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Barn Conversion - Torbryan.
This Listed Barn was converted into a 4 bedroomed house with separate studio.
Permission was granted for a green oak lean-to extension to provide a new entrance. |
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New oak chunky framed windows and doors were installed with green oak lintels to blend in with the stone.
Existing stone walls were lime rendered and lime washed to retain the character of the barn.
Re-claimed delabole slates were used for the roof to create a sympathetic yet robust conversion. |
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A contemporary oak roof structure on the first floor forms a light and dramatic open- plan living area. |
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16th Century Thatched Cottage
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The 2-storey cottage is slatestone rubble built with a new thatch roof, set back and elevated from the road.
To one side was a 2-storey wing and on the other side a single storey lean-to housing the kitchen. Another single storey lean-to formed an entrance lobby which in turn linked to a thatched single room cob building which is thought to be a former shop.
To the rear was a more recent stone built lean-to extension housing a bathroom. Although this was well-built it was not sympathetic to the main cottage and the stone not a good match. There were also problems with damp to the interior of the extension.
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Extensions to the front and rear were proposed.
The single storey extension to the front extended the kitchen. The floor area was approximately the same as the existing store which was demolished. This area incorporates an open plan dining room/kitchen and a separate utility room. A new door was formed in the existing external kitchen wall and the door from the hall was retained with an additional 3 steps down to the kitchen area. |
The rear extension was replaced by a single storey lean-to lime rendered extension, housing a bedroom and en-suite with a standing seam zinc roof. The eaves were tapered to match the roof to the kitchen/dining room and have the same gutter detail. The top of the roof comes under the cill of the existing window.
There are steps down to a small courtyard area directly in front of double doors. This new courtyard should alleviate the damp problems in this area due to the external ground level being much higher than the floor level. The garden wall is blockwork rendered with lime mortar and painted to match the lime wash walls.
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A through-the-wall circular grey vent to the utility area blends in with the stone of the wall. The elevation from the road has not been essentially altered except for the treatment of the capping to the stone wall with a cock-and-hen detail. A shallow pitch zinc-clad roof is hidden behind the wall, and is not visible from the road. The zinc roof overhangs on the courtyard side to provide shelter over the french doors. The edge of the roof tapers to form a narrow fascia detail
To the rear the extension a lime render wall finish contrasts with the stone. The lime is sponge finished to have some texture and lime washed in a light lime colour ‘raw umber’ by Mike Wye Associates. |
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The thatched roof has been reinstated and the stone walls re-pointed with lime mortar in line with recommendations from Council Conservation Officers.
Re-claimed materials have been sourced wherever possible and a sympathetic repair of the existing fabric carried out whilst updating the building to suit contemporary living
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Internally walls are lime plastered with a smooth finish. Floors are re-claimed flagstones to receive a matt wax finish.The new softwood french casement windows have a vertical emphasis with oak lintels and solid slate sub-cills. Door lintels are at wall plate level and therefore not visible. Windows are finished in a warm-lime colour to tone with the lime mortar of the stonework. The doors are a slightly darker warm grey. The lantern timbers are painted the same colour as the windows.
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Cast iron type mid-grey rainwater goods are used for the existing slate roofs, and more contemporary Lindab galvanised for the zinc roofed extensions. It was felt that this was the most appropriate option and will retain a clear distinction between the existing and proposed parts of the cottage, and provides a better alternative to the existing plastic guttering. |
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A stone flag terrace area is situated immediately in front of the rear elevation to provide a sitting out area.
A sunken courtyard is created immediately adjacent to the new extension. Stone flagshave been used for this area with an aco drain at the door threshold to drain any surface water.
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Alston Farm Barns.
These stunning barns are located near to Holberton and are arranged in a courtyard setting overlooking the South Hams countryside. |
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Beautiful Natural oak flooring with underfloor heating was installed throughout which left the lime rendered stone walls free creating a lovely, contemporary, light and spacious interior.
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Four high quality, open-plan 3-5 bedroomed dwellings were created together with ancillary storage and new green oak garaging.
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Despite not being listed these barns are of a very high quality with lovely detailing around the window and door openings and spectacular interior spaces. |
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