Having long admired the graceful Georgian crescent on a hill overlooking Bath, it was an exciting moment for Lydia Fay when she finally got keys to her house in this historic enclave. The location is idyllic, with sheep grazing in a field across the street and breathtaking views of the Somerset countryside, yet the house is just a short stroll from the bustling streets of Bath. “I’ve always been captivated by this crescent,” she says. “Being slightly out of town with this beautiful pastoral view, everything about it is just lovely.”
Lydia has restored many period properties over the years and so was undeterred by the dilapidated state of the house. “I like a challenge and had a clear vision of
