2-4 Lion and Castle Yard (Grade II)

2-4 Lion and Castle Yard (Grade II)

 2-4 Lion and Castle Yard (Grade II)   The last two 17th century weavers’ cottages left unrestored in the City. Located just off Timberhill, they were comprehensively renovated with one roof re-thatched, which required agreement with neighbouring owners, before...
14 Tombland, Augustine Steward’s House (Grade II*)

14 Tombland, Augustine Steward’s House (Grade II*)

14 Tombland, Augustine Steward’s House (Grade II*)   A building of major historical and architectural importance on one of the City’s most historic open spaces. Facing on to the old Saxon market place, the house was built for Augustine Steward, three times mayor...
31-33 Church Lane, Eaton (Grade II)

31-33 Church Lane, Eaton (Grade II)

31-33 Church Lane, Eaton (Grade II)   The Trust’s first major collaboration with a private property owner. It was approached by Roy’s of Eaton, owners of a supermarket (now owned by Waitrose) adjacent to the listed property, when the City Council required...
11-15 Fye Bridge Street (Grade II*)

11-15 Fye Bridge Street (Grade II*)

11-15 Fye Bridge Street (Grade II*)   Known as the King of Hearts Arts Centre, this was the Trust’s most complicated, expensive and successful project to date. During restoration of a rundown group of shops the rather ordinary street frontage and highly...
137-141 Magdalen Street (part Grade II)

137-141 Magdalen Street (part Grade II)

137-141 Magdalen Street (part Grade II)   A mixed group, varying from a 17th Century house with a jettied rear through to Victorian with modern additions. Bought by the City Council and transferred to the Trust, the scheme, which required some exchange of...
2-4 St Andrew’s Hill (Grade II)

2-4 St Andrew’s Hill (Grade II)

2-4 St Andrew’s Hill (Grade II)   A small group dating from the 16th Century, with extensive 17th Century additions, now leased from the council on a 125-years term at a peppercorn rent. It was restored to provide two maisonettes, sold on 125-year sub-leases, and...