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The owners of this wonderful Shillinglee home were looking for contemporary refurbishment and an extension in keeping with the existing property.
This Grade 2 listed cottage presented many design challenges not least the need to retain the original oak structure. The roof was home to a bat roost so we needed to work closely with ecologists to ensure the bats were protected, while maintaining the optimum build programme. By replacing a more modern lean-to roof, we were able to carve out a new hallway and stair. As the stair was a new addition, we opted for a contemporary design to contrast with the existing building; the original oak and the exposed steel work well together. The original oak beams and bricks were cleaned and restored and a later porch was replaced with a modern, frameless glass structure which provides a small seating area to enjoy the garden.
“Just been to the house and it’s looking great. Smiles all round from my point of view – looks awesome.”
“A most thorough planning application, well prepared, well researched and in tune with its environs. A unique design which makes best use of its surroundings.”
Fabulous! Thanks so much. Really appreciate your expertise and support.
Private client, Surrey Extension to listed building.
“Excellent service … We would happily recommend this company and especially Mr Wilson.”
“One would always like cost to be kept to a minimum but we feel that we could have been charged a lot more, so we think the service was good value.”
“The council… would suggest this design and layout be adopted for other similar developments.”
