Studio Spicer secured full planning permission to convert the site of a former stucco mansion on the edge of the Leamington Spa Conservation Area into a striking contemporary residential development.

The new bespoke homes introduce an eclectic and sophisticated level of residential accommodation to the town’s thriving property market.

Consciously challenging the design boundaries of the site, the proposals for the existing building - previously used as a nursing home - presented a bold reinterpretation of the elegance of the original Regency mansion. The high-specification conversion comprises a playful luxury penthouse and two high-end duplex apartments.

To the rear of the site, and just beyond the Conservation Area, are four bespoke townhouses creating a diverse residential community within the development. Offering three- and four-bedroom accommodation, the townhouses are raised above the surrounding urban landscape and reinterpret the local vernacular through articulated masonry, varied roof pitches and apertures that appear torn through handmade brickwork.

The design of the new buildings offers clarity and cohesion, bridging the gap between the area’s diverse architectural styles, from pastiche heritage references to the varied post-war context.

Also to the rear, a large contemporary villa, clad in natural zinc, completes this exclusive development. Positioned on the largest plot, the home features four generous bedrooms and open-plan living spaces.

The entire development has been designed and constructed through a careful rationalisation of maximum development potential, while maintaining a strong focus on delivering exceptional living spaces within this new upscale residential community.