About The Development
Location
Lancaster, Lancashire
Total Number of Homes
205
Conversion Homes
164
Newly Built Homes
23
Project Commencement
Winter 2012
Project Completion
Autumn 2016
An icon on the Lancaster skyline, this former mental asylum finally closed to patients in 2000.
Comprising of 16 hectares dominated by the main grade II listed Annexe building and the smaller Campbell House, the site languished for several years on the English Heritage ‘Buildings at Risk’ register.
Working closely with the HCA as landowner, P J Livesey have agreed an ingenious approach to save the listed buildings with enabling new build development built by our partner Story Homes, in total creating 400 new homes.
Enabling works to stabilise both buildings commenced in November 2012.
A 1980’s accommodation block will be demolished to allow construction of 13 new build family houses.
The grounds at Lancaster House will be just as significant as the properties, providing a place for residents to relax and recharge. The mature trees will be retained, hedged walkways and formal gardens will be restored, paths reopened and new areas of reflection and contemplation created.
The site adjoins the Grade II listed Our Lady and All Saints Church and there will be a new pedestrian route created through to Lancaster Lane.
Work has completed on what’s now known as The Residence, Lancaster, with all properties now sold.
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