Harmonious in proportion, symmetry and style, Georgian property continues to cast its centuries-old spell.

For the last 19 of those years, annual awards have celebrated a vision and commitment to restore Georgian buildings and landscapes to their former glory, as well as to create new work in the spirit of the age.

The winners of the 2023 Georgian Group Architectural Awards, sponsored by Savills, were announced last night and include such illustrious names as Windsor Castle, St Paul’s Cathedral and Sir John Soane’s Museum. 

These were among more than 40 entries and, having visited them all as a member of the judging panel, it’s clear to see just how significant our Georgian architectural legacy really is – from well-known landmarks to industrial infrastructure which fuses function with beauty. 

On the shortlist were properties that have been saved for future generations. As David Adshead, director of the Georgian Group, says: “Remarkably, thanks to the energy and expertise of countless individuals, five of the projects shortlisted have now been removed from the heritage at risk list maintained by Historic England, and, in one case, from the equivalent list of Historic Environment Scotland. We hope this will inspire others to take on the rescue and repair of Georgian buildings that still languish on these lists and on our own heritage at risk register.”

This year’s introduction of a new category, the Green award, won by a project to restore the Stroudwater Canal in the Cotswolds, is an important addition and highlights how heritage can go hand in hand with sustainability.

For John Goodall, architectural editor at Country Life who presented the awards, this year’s inspiring projects illustrate the outstanding importance, interest and quality of our Georgian heritage. As he puts it: “They also show how, with appropriate care, heritage can operate as a living force in 21st-century Britain, improving our lives and generating delight." 

To me, and to the many buyers in search of a slice of 18th and early-19th century architecture to call home, the word Georgian signifies an uplifting blend of balance, light, and delicacy of touch that occupies a cherished place in the landscape.

Read more about the award winners, the work of the Georgian Group, and how you can get involved. And take a look at our latest pick of Georgian property currently on the market.

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