Set in open farmland, this grade 2 listed C16 farmhouse, with adjoining barns, has been carefully restored, reorganised and extended creating a beautiful and functional family home that meets the requirements of 21st-century living whilst maintaining and embracing  the historical character and charm of the farmhouse.

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A key part of the proposal was to reinstate the original main entrance to the front elevation, which together with the careful reorganisation of the internal layout (including a new central staircase - replacing an existing non-historic steep and somewhat convoluted stair arrangement), allowed the house to flow with a sequence of spaces which follow the characteristic historical linear form of the farmhouse. 

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The extensions to the south continue the linear arrangement with the roof of each element stepping down to help create a subservient form.  To the east, the extension unifies the central section of the, much-altered existing elevation creating a boot room type entrance on the farmyard side of the farmhouse.  The south extensions have vaulted ceilings creating light airy spaces that house a new kitchen and a dining space with a fully glazed gable and corner sliding glazed doors that offer fantastic views to the landscaped gardens and over the swimming pool.  The gable glazing has a carefully detailed timber louvered screen which provides shading whilst allowing filtered natural light into the main kitchen and dining space.

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The materials used (both internally and externally) are a carefully selected blend of natural materials that reflect and complement the vernacular materials of the heritage asset.