Careful siting and layout design has enabled generous building footprints whilst working around the existing trees so they are all preserved.

Natural materials and simple lines help the building nestle into the wooded plots. Glazed areas and strategically placed ‘cut-outs’ allow an abundance of natural light into the buildings and afford views out to the private grounds.

View Plan
View Plan

Together, we developed the brief and designed a two-storey side extension to house a new guest bedroom on the ground floor with a master bedroom suite above. Then, a glazed single-storey extension was added at the rear, incorporating a split-level family space and kitchen with bespoke storage, and a large living room. Both spaces were given glazed doors that lead out to the garden.

We updated the heating system, electrics and all bathrooms, and added insulation where possible. We renewed the front door in oak and the windows in slim-framed aluminium, and a new detached garage was also built to the side.

We are proposing a modern, glazed pavilion which will house a swimming pool. This extension will effectively infill the space between the two projecting wings at the rear of the building. Whilst the proposals are deliberately modern and simple, design cues have been taken from the original building. Through the use of slim-framed glazing, views through to the original structure will be retained.

A section of unused basement under the terrace will be developed with a spiral staircase providing a link to swimming pool. The exterior of the property will be re-landscapced with new terracing and planting.

Originally built in 1689 as a 4 storey property, much of the building was destroyed by fire in the 19th century and was subsequently restored to 2 storeys. More recently the hall had been divided into 3 separate dwellings. Our proposals will restore the original characteristics of the building, and will respectfully enhance and restore the space into a single coherent dwelling.

A large kitchen opens onto the stone terrace and garden with long views to open countryside beyond. A cedar ribbed canopy gives some solar shading and provides a place to sit outside when it is raining. Located near Cannock Chase.