This Grade II* former pastoral residence had fallen into significant disrepair prior to our intervention. Our work focused on the sensitive conservation and restoration of the building, including the replacement of roof coverings, masonry repairs, new internal and external joinery and a considered reconfiguration of the internal layout.

We returned the property to active use, delivering a level of comfort and performance appropriate for 21st-century living. The scheme celebrates the seamless dialogue between the building’s historic fabric and its renewed contemporary function.

The sensitive transformation of a traditional Somerset farmstead into a bespoke artist’s studio for a highly accomplished artist and former President of the Royal Academy. Set within the rural landscape around Bruton, the design respects and preserves the barn’s original vernacular and stone façade, while delivering a light-filled, high-performance creative studio and workspace.

High levels of insulation and solar control work in harmony with the stone’s thermal mass to provide year-round comfort. The resulting project is a clear example of our ability to combine conservation, contemporary design and a carefully tailored fit-out into a single, coherent scheme.

The Manor Farmhouse project combined architectural design and building conservation to resolve long-standing water ingress issues. Works included the replacement of slate and lead roofs in Capital grade Welsh slate, together with upgraded insulation throughout.

The former conservatory was replaced with a larger, contemporary glasshouse, designed to open views across the grounds and lakes while introducing generous natural light into the kitchen. The roof glazing was supplied by the Patent Glazing Company. Existing kitchen and glasshouse floors were relaid in limecrete with integrated underfloor heating, delivering improved performance and long-term durability.

Considered one of the oldest houses in southern England, Barnston Manor is a Grade I listed medieval building nestled in the Purbeck valley. The project required careful navigation of complex planning processes and detailed heritage specifications, so we developed a sensitive design that would preserves the property’s exceptional character and charm whilst future proofing its ongoing use for our client.

Delivering a full-service package-from architectural design and planning strategy to specialist conservation expertise- we retained the manor’s time-worn appeal while enabling its long-term stewardship. Every intervention was guided by a respect for the building’s unique historic fabric and significance.

A slice of history in the heart of Somerset, the Threshing project entailed extensive expansion work – modelled on the historic plan – to enhance a Grade II listed threshing barn with luxury living quarters.

Obtaining Listed Building Consent and significant change of use for our developer client, our design team provided a service which proposed separate bedroom suites, an inner courtyard garden, and an open barn reception space complemented by historic roof timbers.

A wonderful project in the middle of Piddle Valley and the Dorset AONB, Bookham Farm – a former wildlife hide building – had a tricky planning permission to overcome in order to transform it into a holiday let. With a contemporary extension desired to make the most of the country views across the Blackmore Vale, we obtained successful permission for our forward-thinking designs, which included installing renewable technology and electric car charging points.

Careful consideration was needed to ensure minimal impact was made to the designated AONB surroundings.

A glorious Grade II listed grain barn in rural Somerset, we provided a successful design service for our developer client to obtain significant change of use for this listed building.

The finished design offered a three-storey building – with a complementary, cart barn conversion to be used as a modern open plan kitchen and dining space – the requirements (and charm) it needed to be approved.

Situated in an isolated rural location in the heart of Dorset’s AONB, the work we carried out at Melcombe Park Farm was heralded as ‘one-of-a-kind’ by the planning officer overseeing our meticulous designs for this complicated site – which, suffice to say, sailed through planning permission.

Using sustainability, low-carbon timber frames, and sedum roofs for biodiversity and rainwater runoff – along with ground source heat pumps – this project showcased our team’s keen interest and skill in eco-conscious builds.

Before our instruction, Langston Farm in Blandford had previously failed on permission for the former owner, over several decades. We successfully undertook the design for Class Q permitted development, transforming a dilapidated 1950’s milking parlour into an attractive residential home.

Providing photographic CGIs to help our client market the home to purchase, this was another great example of our full-service offer – from commission to new owner handover.

Working within and early 20th century farmstead, without any dwelling, and in the open countryside, Duntish Mill in West Dorset was a game of two halves. Initial planning was permitted for the brief of the site, and then resubmitted during works to double the size of the house.

A project for a young family, we undertook a full-service offer on this site, working hard to obtain permission for a dwelling house and three holiday lets, along with implementing a biomass boiler system for renewable district heating, and solar PV for electricity.