6 bedrooms House in Britannia Square, Worcester WR1
An elegant four storey Georgian townhouse in one of Worcester's best addresses. Occupying an enviable position within one of Worcester's most beautiful Georgian squares, 9 Britannia Square is an exceptional Grade II listed townhouse offering over 3,250 sq. ft across four elegant floors. Built in 1826, the house combines the grandeur and symmetry associated with the Georgian era with intelligent modern upgrades and living spaces that feel both atmospheric and entirely practical for contemporary living. Located behind a curved brick pathway, the facade immediately sets the tone on arrival. This house is refined, elegant and immediately impressive. The reception hall is magnificent with its black and white chequerboard flooring, intricate plasterwork and an extraordinary original cantilever staircase that curves elegantly through the centre of the house. It is the kind of entrance hall buyers rarely forget. Natural light pours down through the stairwell, whilst original archways and period detailing create a real sense of theatre and scale. The current owners have retained the original deeds dating back to the 1820s, including a framed handwritten deed from 1835 displayed within the hallway itself. This is a reminder that 9 Britannia Square is not simply a period property, but a genuine part of Worcester City's history. The ground floor offers impressively proportioned reception rooms that feel both formal and welcoming. The sitting room is bright, centred around tall sash windows and a log burner, whilst intricate cornicing and high ceilings retain the elegance of a house of this era. Across the hall, the music room creates a more intimate second reception space and is ideal as a snug, reading room or sophisticated home office. The layout flows naturally, balancing grand entertaining with quieter everyday living. To the rear, the kitchen and dining area connect directly to the courtyard garden and already function brilliantly as they are, yet the house also offers exciting future potential. Listed building consent and planning permission have been secured for an extended kitchen design with rooflights and bifold doors opening onto the courtyard, creating the opportunity for a spectacular open-plan family kitchen. Unlike many Georgian basements, this level feels like an integral part of the house rather than secondary. Extensively restored by the current owners, the entire lower ground floor has been tanked externally and fitted with breathable limecrete flooring and underfloor heating, transforming the space into usable additional accommodation. The media room is particularly striking with thoughtfully designed acoustic ceilings, hidden wiring and integrated surround sound to create a cinematic experience. This is a cosy and contemporary space, offering a brilliant contrast to the home's period architecture above. Alongside this sits a generous office, as well as an extensive utility and storage space, making this level functional for modern family life and home working. The upper floors are where the scale of the house truly reveals itself. Arranged over two levels, the bedroom accommodation is both elegant and versatile, with large sash windows framing leafy views across Britannia Square and towards the racecourse beyond. The principal bedroom is a beautifully calm retreat, being wonderfully proportioned with impressive ceiling heights, soft natural light and the understated elegance that runs throughout the house. Across the upper floors are five generous bedrooms in total, each with their own individual character and outlook. Several enjoy elevated views over the square, whilst the uppermost rooms benefit from a wonderful rooftop perspective across Worcester. The curved staircase continues upwards beneath a large rooflight, creating an architectural focal point all the way to the top floor. Combined with the generous landings and original detailing, the upstairs spaces feel every bit as impressive as the reception rooms below. The two bathrooms were fully refitted in 2020, introducing a more contemporary finish, whilst remaining sympathetic to the age and style of the home. Even the loft space has been upgraded and is fully insulated, plaster-boarded and lit, offering excellent additional storage and possibilities for the future. Currently the rear courtyard is used recreationally but equally could be used as private parking, complemented further by residents' permit parking to the front.
6 Bedrooms : 2 Bathrooms : Guest WC : Reception Room : Dining Room : Kitchen : Music Room : Media Room : Office : 2 Utility Rooms : Storage Area : Garden
Guide Price £1,250,000 Subject To Contract
7 bedrooms House in Malvern Road, Worcester WR2
A remarkable Grade II listed family home with around 5,600 sq ft, seven bedrooms, 1.8 acres of mature gardens and extensive outbuildings on the western edge of Worcester. This is a home that feels significant without feeling imposing. Elegant reception rooms, seven generous bedrooms, beautiful gardens, extensive parking and superb outbuildings come together to create a property that has worked wonderfully for generations. The house also has a musical past. It is believed to have once been a music school, with Edward Elgar connected to the property both as a pupil and later as a teacher. The large sitting room is understood to have been the former music room, adding another wonderful layer to the story behind the house. The approach to Lyttleton House immediately sets the tone. A private in-and-out driveway gives a wonderful sense of arrival, with mature planting and established boundaries creating privacy from the outset. The house sits beautifully within its grounds, surrounded by lawns, trees and carefully divided garden spaces that give the whole setting a peaceful, enclosed feel. Although positioned close to Worcester, the house feels wonderfully tucked away. It is private, mature and not overlooked, with views across its own gardens from many of the principal rooms. The entrance hall is one of the most memorable spaces in this home. Full of atmosphere, character and proportion, it is a proper central hall, a room in its own right rather than simply a place to pass through. At the heart of the house is a beautifully-proportioned kitchen and breakfast room, designed for proper family living. Hand-built by a local craftsman, the kitchen features oak cabinetry, granite worktops and a traditional range-style cooker, creating a warm, timeless and practical space. There is room to cook, gather and eat together, with a generous pantry off providing excellent storage and a naturally cool space for everyday essentials. A utility room, cloakroom and useful side access support the kitchen, making it as functional as it is characterful. The reception rooms at Lyttleton House are another of its great strengths. The spaces are elegant and well balanced, giving the house flexibility for everyday life as well as entertaining. The dining room is beautifully placed for more formal meals and family celebrations, with period detail giving a sense of occasion. The sitting room is generous and welcoming, with an open fire that draws well and creates a wonderful focal point in the colder months. The drawing room is another standout space, overlooking the gardens and offering a striking space for entertaining, relaxing or enjoying quieter evenings. There is also the generous reception hall as already mentioned, adding further living space and giving the house a lovely sense of openness. The bedroom accommodation is arranged across the first and second floors, with seven bedrooms in total. The principal suite sits beautifully within the later extension, designed to make the most of the outlook onto the garden. It is a peaceful and private space, with views across the grounds and a well-appointed en-suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms on the first floor, together with a family bathroom, separate WC and the enormous practical benefit of an upstairs laundry room. The remaining two bedrooms are positioned on the second floor, offering brilliant additional space for children, guests, hobbies or working from home. The bedrooms are generous, characterful and versatile, making the house well suited to family life at every stage. The cellars are arranged as several cellar rooms and a cellar hallway. This provides valuable practical space for storage, wine, household overflow or other lifestyle uses, subject to any necessary consents. For a house of this age and scale, the cellars are a hugely useful and add another layer of character and practicality. The gardens are exceptional. Extending to around 1.8 acres including the driveway, they are mature, private and beautifully established, with lawns, trees, shrubs and hedging creating a setting that changes throughout the seasons. One of the standout features of the grounds is the oak and cedar-shingled summer house. With stone flooring, detachable winter doors and a log burner, it is much more than a seasonal garden structure. It is a proper year-round entertaining space, perfect for barbecues, relaxed lunches, drinks with friends or cosy evenings outside. It adds another dimension to living at Lyttleton House and makes the garden feel usable year round. The outbuildings are extensive and incredibly useful. A two-storey coach house provides large garaging and workshop space, with an upper floor currently unused and offering further potential. There is also a wooden stable block, brick-built piggeries and additional storage.
7 Bedrooms : Bathroom : En Suite Shower Room : Separate WC : Guest WC : Reception Room : Dining Room : Kitchen/Breakfast Room : Living Room : Drawing Room : Conservatory/Plant Room : Pantry : Laundry Room : Utility Room : 3 Cellars : Balcony : Garden : Driveway
Guide Price £1,250,000 Subject To Contract