Barnrose liaised with the local authority’s historic conservation department to ensure a sensitive and respectful restoration throughout.
The property was meticulously returned to its historic condition. Decayed stonework was replaced, and traditional lime repointing was carried out on both the front and rear façades to preserve the building’s integrity. Original timber windows and doors were refurbished and painted in a conservation-approved colour, while cast-iron guttering and downpipes were replaced. The roof was renewed using authentic Cotswold stone tiles, maintaining the home’s traditional character.
Internally, the property was completely gutted and reimagined to create a more spacious and cohesive layout. All internal walls and floors were removed and replaced to maximise functionality.
A bespoke, in-frame Shaker kitchen by House of Berkeley, set on limestone flooring, was repositioned to the front of the property, allowing for a larger sitting room at the rear. This sitting room was further enhanced with a media wall and a bespoke fireplace surround.
New staircases to the first and second floors allowed for three generous bedrooms, each with its own classic-style bathroom suite. A notable feature of the top-floor bedroom is a full-height headboard, designed to provide access on either side to a private dressing room.
Original timber beams were carefully refurbished and exposed where possible, preserving the home’s period charm. Bespoke cabinetry provided practical wardrobe storage, complemented by solid timber doors and the introduction of electric column radiators. The property was decorated in a warm Farrow & Ball palette, creating a cohesive and inviting atmosphere.
Externally, the front courtyard was paved in limestone and edged with a Cotswold stone perimeter. A dry-stone wall formed a defined border, with evergreen planting and a screen of espalier hornbeam provided both structure and privacy, completing the transformation.
