Haroldstone House Project
In the heart of the Cotswolds overlooking Cheltenham across to the Malvern Hills, the re-imagining of a run-down Victorian home. The property had been left empty for 20 years and had no services and was essentially derelict.
The client's desire was to reintroduce as many of the original features as possible, whilst still ensuring the new home performed exceptionally well from an environmental perspective. We believe the original property was added to at 3 stages. The first probably pre-dates 1850 being added to around the turn of the century around 1910, with additional extensions around the 1920-30's. This gave us an opportunity to incorporate materials from each of these architectural eras, including reclaimed red brick, natural sandstone and cement render, similarly various design features from each period were also incorporated, which included the herringbone tax window, exterior quoin stones, band coursing, and a mix of arched and square window openings.
Internal features such as coving, picture and dado rails, timber panelling and window surrounds were re-introduced to the property, ensuring that it retained features and details one would expect to find in a property of this nature. Not only are the aesthetic results very pleasing, but coupled with the house receiving a B/91 Energy performance certificate, which cements the future of this beautiful family home.
The Coach House Project
Nestled in the grounds of an old regency home on the outskirts of Cheltenham town centre, a once pretty coach house had been unsympathetically converted by the previous occupiers and so set about re-instating some of its original charm and character. Originally thought to have been built around 1820 adjacent to the original stable block with red brick courtyard, under which lay large Georgian water cisterns, this small but important landmark was given a new lease of life as an annexe to the property's main house.
The original coach house was carefully deconstructed, and any salvageable materials such as bricks were repurposed in the new structure. The new coach house was designed to incorporate modern green building techniques such as solar panels and insulation made from sustainable materials. These features helped to reduce the building’s carbon footprint and enhance its energy efficiency.
To maintain the historical integrity of the coach house, traditional architectural elements were included in the design, such as arched doorways, timber-framed windows, and a classic façade. These features paid homage to the coach house’s historical roots while blending with the modern eco-friendly enhancements.
