The PJ Livesey Group is offering a first glimpse at a transformation to Lancaster House, in Parbold, into a community to be known as 'The Retreat'. Lancaster House once served as a residence for local industrialist Hugh Ainscough in 1845 before becoming a convent for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1929. Development was given the nod last year, with work now underway to prepare the six-and-a-half-acre site for its transformation.
A refurb to the main house will see four grand heritage homes with features such as sweeping staircases and intricate ceilings. Additional properties, including an adjoining cottage and stables are also set to be converted into homes. The modern living solutions created will offer the highest standards of energy efficiency through extensive insulation, solar panels, EV charging facilities, triple glazing, underfloor heating and robust ventilation systems.
Managing director at PJ Livesey Group, Georgina Lynch, said: “Lancaster House and the surrounding historic buildings have beautiful bones, but they’re in need of care and attention. "We’re proud to be starting work to restore and repurpose the site, writing the next chapter in a way that preserves and celebrates its lengthy past. “Once done, The Retreat will be a truly special place to live.
Whether people go for the historic homes or the neighbouring energy efficient new homes. "All will enjoy the unique setting of the peaceful walled gardens within walking distance of the bustling vi.