DRAYCOTT, SOMERSET
Grade II Listed - Alterations, Refurbishment and Extension
Client:
Private
2022
Completion:
This Grade II Listed farmhouse in Somerset, constructed in 1837 from local Draycott stone with a natural slate roof, has an elegant symmetry of architectural significance. The proposals were developed in close consultation with the Mendip Local Authority Conservation Officer in 2020 to produce a scheme that enhanced and preserved the significance.
The proposals included the removal of an existing modern conservatory to the rear elevation and replacement contemporary single storey extension, in addition to internal alterations and a loft conversion to the house. Planning was successfully achieved in February of 2021 and building works completed in 2022.
CENTRAL SOMERSET
Grade II Listed Manor House - Alterations,
Extensions and Conversion of Outbuildings
Client:
Private
In progress
Completion:
This Manor House is believed to date predominantly from the 17th Century, built from a mix of local Mendip stone with clay tile roofs. The principle west elevation remains relatively unaltered and is of considerable architectural significance.
The main house is a substantial seven-bedroom property which should lend itself perfectly to the occupation of a large extended family. However, the property had been rented out for many generations and as such had not fully evolved into a building for modern living. Although the accommodation is spacious with good sized bathrooms, the current kitchen arrangement in the smallest main room of the house was proving inadequate in size and function. The proposals included sympathetic internal alterations to the building along with fenestration upgrades and energy efficient measures such as secondary glazing. The historic outbuildings are also to be converted into luxury holiday lets.
CHEDDAR, SOMERSET
Grade II Listed Manor House- Alterations & Refurbishment
Client:
Private
2020
Completion:
This charming 18th century manor house in Cheddar, Somerset (Grade II Listed) has had various alterations over time, and this project involved careful consideration and consultation with Sedgemoor Conservation department to produce a scheme that carefully integrated new alterations and removed harmful ones.
Balancing Heritage and Sustainability played a key part in this project and in accordance with local planning policy EN23 and good conservation practice, alterations to the heritage building were designed to avoid the loss of historic form and features of special interest.
The proposals included the removal of an existing modern conservatory, internal alterations to the floor plan, proposed new joinery details, fabric conservation repairs, insertion of a wider set of doors and Crittall style screen and replacement of the single glazed Crittall windows with thermally efficient powder coated new ones. Sustainable & renewable heating systems have also been carefully considered.
