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Restoration and extension to listed building, Watlington, Oxfordshire The refurbishment of this Grade 2 listed Georgian house was the first part of a series of phased works to repair and extend the house. The original house is mid Georgian and dates from approx 1740. The refurbishment scheme included some internal modifications to the layout of the house together with extensive repairs to the structure of the original fabric. New bathrooms were installed. Repairs also included new windows made to exactly match the detailing of the previous (Victorian) windows, and careful re-pointing of the front elevation in traditional lime mortar. The second phase of works was to add a single-storey extension to accommodate a kitchen and dining area, and also to connect the house with its garden. The scheme required detailed pre-application dialogue with local conservation officers, which continued throughout the project. The extension has been designed as a contemporary addition. We have used traditional materials, but with a contemporary aesthetic, in order to continue the historical narrative whilst preserving the integrity of the building as a whole. A fully glazed roof and a 5.6m wide clear opening with oak bi-fold doors, all in high-performance glass, makes a dramatic connection between the extension and the garden. This, coupled with a flush door threshold to the bi-fold doors and use of the same stone paving inside and outside, allows the kitchen and garden spaces to flow freely together. This ensures that the garden really does feel integrated with the house. |
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