New home in the grounds of a late 18th-century listed farmstead in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.
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This traditional new farmhouse sits in a National Landscape, a Conservation Area and within the curtilage of an 18th-century Grade II Listed granary. Extensive collaboration with the conservation officers at Test Valley Council ensured the sensitive transformation of the house while retaining the character of the existing buildings. The resulting house has a cohesive internal layout and unified design, which respects its surroundings and helps it sit sympathetically in the landscape.
Project Type
Conservation
Listed Curtilage
Extension
Location
Hampshire
Project Team
Local Authority
Test Valley
An additional consideration during the design and planning process was a Grade II Listed 18th century granary that sits in the grounds of the cottage. The works therefore needed to be carefully carried out to respect this, resulting in a sensitive traditional restoration.
The extension was built to new-build housing standards, meaning that it is well-insulated throughout. Alongside an air source heat pump, this ensures that the house achieves high thermal performance and keeps energy costs low.
The next phase of the works are due to start soon, with planning recently received for a new swimming pool in the grounds of the farmhouse.
We worked closely with the client and contractor to select a mixed palette of materials. The combination of three different brick types alongside the flint work, reclaimed clay tiles, lime mortar and timber joinery gives an traditional and aged look to the building, linking it to the original cottage.
Two sets of french windows and a roof light provide plenty of light to the new single storey kitchen-dining room extension.
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