EXCEPTIONAL HOMES
MD Peter Livesey, said: “I believe Terry’s is a step change for the company and the location of the development next to the racecourse and the quality of homes we are creating here is exceptional.

“Everyone has played their part and I am extremely proud at what has been achieved so far and the reaction of buyers who want to make their home here.”

The Grade II Art Deco style building is being converted into 170 homes ranging from lofty one-bedroom apartments to duplex penthouses with glorious views over the racecourse and York Minster from private terraces.

Residents will have their own concierge and enjoy an boutique hotel styled entrance foyer

From the entrance hall a half flight of stairs takes you to Viv’s bedroom suite with its feature window and large en-suite shower room. The top floor is the children’s domain with two bedrooms, one en-suite and a super cute main bathroom.

There is also an unexpected open-air terrace, with views over the roof tops to the dome of the Ashton Memorial in nearby Williamson Park – the perfect spot for a Sunday morning coffee.

Viv, who works in pharmaceutical sales, said: “I suppose my traditional option would have been a three bedroom house on an estate but that is so uninspiring. Here I have all the convenience if a new build together with history and character – I absolutely love it. It has such a sense of space and light and I feel very safe here. I feel totally at home and relaxed which is strange as it is such a contrast. But looking back the huge garden and the land had become a burden and the children had to be met from the bus as it was too far to walk especially in winter. Here they are much more independent and can walk to school and back and I am comfortable they are safe here if a meeting runs over. I have so much more time and if I do ever fancy growing veg again there are allotments just down the road!”

The developers, conservation specialists The PJ Livesey Group, are creating a range of homes at The Residence and are planning to increase the number of larger properties in coming phases to meet demand.

Sales director Georgina Livesey said: “We always want to create a mix of properties so The Residence is within the reach of everyone but we have seen a lot of interest from people wanting bigger units. Lancaster is a fantastic city with a lot going on and we are delighted that The Residence is becoming its premier residential location.”

And Viv praised the entire team at PJ Livesey for making the moving process easy and enjoyable. She said: “I used to visit site on a weekly basis to see how it was progressing and all the team from Dan and Margaret in sales through to the project manager, on-site workers and head office team have been fantastic. It has made a real difference to making the move.”

While Viv loves her new found freedom what is the reaction of the children? She said: “Teenagers never say a lot but my son has brought more mates back to see this place than he ever did to the old house. I guess that means he approves!”