Georgian Townhouse on Bath's Lansdown Crescent Lists for $7.3 Million
For £5.45 million (around $7.3 million), Savills is listing a Georgian townhouse located at No. 4 Lansdown Crescent in Bath, England. This property, designed by architect John Palmer and constructed between 1789 and 1793, boasts views of Bath and St. Stephen's Church. The current owner, an expert in Georgian restoration, has meticulously renovated the residence, uncovering a 19th-century pressing iron during the process. Spanning 6,600 square feet, the home includes six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a lower-ground level suitable for a separate apartment. The garden features mature wisteria and roses, with access to the mews lane. Among its notable former residents is William Beckford.
Key facts
- No. 4 Lansdown Crescent listed for £5.45 million (~$7.3 million) with Savills.
- Designed by John Palmer, completed 1789–1793.
- Located in Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage city.
- Owner specializes in restoring Georgian buildings; renovated seven townhouses in the area.
- Renovation restored original details: plasterwork, fireplaces, wood floors, sash windows, antique hardware.
- 19th-century pressing iron found in basement fireplace.
- Home spans 5 floors, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, ~6,600 sq ft.
- William Beckford, novelist and collector, once owned neighboring homes and created Beckford's Tower.
- Gate opens onto mews lane, uncommon for Bath Georgian townhouses.
- Views of Bath and St. Stephen's Church.
Entities
Artists
- John Palmer
- William Beckford
Institutions
- Savills
- Robb Report
Locations
- Bath
- United Kingdom
- Lansdown Crescent
- St. Stephen's Church
- Beckford's Tower