1 Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YS - Matthews Benjamin

A mid terrace Grade II Listed Georgian double fronted town house in the prestigious and oldest heart of the city centre, close to both historic Lancaster Castle and the impressive Lancaster Priory, indeed, all windows on the front elevation have a view towards Judges’ Lodgings Museum.

This versatile property now requires complete renovation but with extensive accommodation over three floors as well as a cellar it has immense potential for a number of uses (possibly one fabulous townhouse, apartments or offices?) subject to the necessary consents.

A key selling point for the property is the rarity of such an opportunity in such a central and prime location. It is located on historic Castle Hill which runs between The Judges’ Lodgings Museum and St Mary’s Parade which borders the grounds of Lancaster Castle, thereby sealing its credentials of being exceptionally central. The adjoining property was the offices and workshops of nationally famous cabinet makers Gillow & Co until 1882, indeed, No.1 was believed to have been used as their workshop and showroom. Tucked down Castle Hill which is a no-through road, the property won’t see a large amount of passing traffic. The city’s amenities and train station are all within walking distance so this is a location where you could happily live car free.

Historic England has classified the property as Grade II Listed, the schedule provides the following details: “Warehouse and workshop…. 1770, gutted by fire 1985, then converted. Probably by Richard Gillow.…..To the right of the top stage of the loading slot are the stone brackets of a former crane….. HISTORY: built for the manufacture and display of furniture by the Gillows, who were described by Thomas Pennant in his 'Tour of Scotland' as 'very ingenious cabinet-makers... who fabricate most excellent and neat goods at remarkably cheap rates, which they export to London and the plantations'. This warehouse was described by Richard Gillow as 'newly built' in June 1770.” For the full listing, please visit historicengland.org.uk

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