Originally a hunting lodge, this seventeenth century building sits in a Conservation Area on the edge of a picturesque village in the Cotswolds.

Over the past 400 years the building has been subjected to a variety of extensions and alterations in order to turn it into a family home, resulting in a house with a disjointed relationship with its formal gardens and the open countryside beyond.

Our design selectively removes elements such as a UPVC conservatory and replaces with a new wing of accommodation containing kitchen, dining and living spaces, all with a direct relationship with the garden.

A covered external courtyard opens up and frames a new westerly view, previously blocked by ancillary spaces such as the utility, which are moved towards a new back door area. A circular brick wine store and tasting room have also been designed.

Sustainability is a key consideration, with a ground source heat pump replacing the existing oil powered boiler heating the main house, outbuildings and swimming pool.

Considered a building of local architectural and historical significance, we worked closely with the Conservation Officer to achieve consent at the first attempt in 2019 and construction completed in 2025.