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This Lakeland Barn is part of a late 17th, or early 18th century grade II listed farmhouse and further agricultural buildings close by. The existing building is single-storey orientated north south on a slight slope with a small undercroft to the lower south end. It is constructed from random rubble limestone, flush pointed with a random width diminishing coursed slate roof cover.

The barn is ancillary to the existing house which has three bedrooms and they required two additional rooms which can be provided in the barn with no alteration or impact on the grade II listed house or its character and setting.

The proposals were based on well established conservation principles given that the barn sat within the curtilage of a listed building and the Lake District National Park World Heritage Site.

These works included altering the interior of the barn to form two bedrooms with en-suites accessed off a central bay.

This included;

 

  • Two new vent style window openings that will match the existing and new oak framed windows to all window openings,
  • The retention and refurbishment of the existing barn doors,
  • Reconfiguring the internal layout to form new rooms using plastered timber partitions and high-level glazing.
  • Repointing the exterior walls and new rain water goods,
  • New perimeter land drainage, new soak away and package treatment plant.
  • Extension of GSH pump to supply domestic hotwater and UFH
  • Bespoke joinery and bathrooms

The proposals were carefully designed to minimize external change so as to respect and preserve the amenity of the main house with minimal windows and parking kept away from the house and barn.

The new glazed doors were a simple design in oak and recessed behind the existing barn doors which are retained. This allowed them to be hidden when the barn doors are closed allowing the building to retain its agricultural feel. When the barn doors are open the recessed oak doors will minimize their impact and still retain a sense of agricultural use by their lack of painted or highly detailed finish.

The new black painted guttering and downpipes are cast iron to and with clay gulleys to below ground drainage. The new and existing window openings and new doors have been varnished oak frames with simple plain rebates fitted double glazing.

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Damson Fell

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Built in 1903, Damson Fell was the vicarage to the nearby village church and was named after the plentiful Damson trees that are a part of this delightful corner of the Lake District National Park, the property is set in private grounds of approximately 1.2 acres. Damson Fell is a fine example of Edwardian Lakeland architecture.

INSTAGRAM

An interior detail of a recently completed project at CGA. A rich blend of contemporary and traditional elements combining to modernize this gorgeous family home.

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This residential project aimed to revitalize and expand an existing Lake District Villa, addressing unsuccessful attempts at improvement over the last two decades. The client’s vision was to craft a spacious, dynamic, and design-centric concept, involving the replacement of an outdated single-story kitchen and family room. Crucial to the project was the enhancement of panoramic views showcasing the breathtaking landscape.

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