Project:
New build construction of 800m2 country house and wings
including external landscaping work
Architect: The Relph Ross Partnership
Concept Architects: Nicholas Johnston & T F H Reeve
Project:
New build construction of 800m2 country house and wings
including external landscaping work
Architect: The Relph Ross Partnership
Concept Architects: Nicholas Johnston & T F H Reeve
A modern-day manor house, designed by Nicholas Johnston.
The buildings stand on the footprint of a previous farmyard, in the centre of which is a handsome formal block, declaring the status of the composition. This contains the principal reception rooms and living space.
Built from local Doulting stone with Bath stone formal dressings. The roof coverings are a combination of new Welsh slate for the main house and reclaimed plain tiles for the wings.
The projecting eaves cornice on the main house was made in the Moulding’s workshop, using a seven-section hardwood profile. Other joinery includes the magnificent arch braced oak trusses in the kitchen. The internal floors are made of natural Marnhull stone, Blue Lias and natural timber.
The traditional sliding sash windows all include fully operational internal shutters, all of which were made by Mouldings joiners. A beautiful cut string staircase including elegant dado panelling rises from the Entrance Hall. The kitchen, bootroom and bathrooms include finely detailed, traditional hand built cabinetry with high quality fixtures and fittings.
“The architects were fantastic and assisted the build process significantly by producing a full set of plans from the outset. We removed some of the farmyard buildings and re-built in their place the most fabulous family home. It was one of my first projects when working for Mouldings and I still have very fond memories of it.’’
STEVE WEBB, SITE SUPERVISOR