Completed Developments


The Walled Garden, Stocks Road, Aldbury, Near Tring, Hertfordshire
The Walled Garden, which was originally the kitchen garden to Stocks House, involved the design and construction of a highly individual exclusive property set in picturesque landscaped gardens. Located in the Conservation Area of Aldbury, particular attention was required in the elevational treatment of the house. The property, which has a floor area in excess of 6000 square feet (including a basement of approximately 1000 square feet), was completed within a year. A further six months was spent on restoring the Grade II listed walls which surround the property and date back to the 1720's.

Midcroft House (Flats 1-9), Langdon Street, Tring, Hertfordshire
Midcroft House involved the design and construction of new apartments located within the Conservation Area of Tring. The development, which consisted of nine apartments, complemented the Victorian architecture of neighbouring properties. All apartments were completed to an extremely high specification including timber flooring, contemporary kitchens with stainless steel appliances and low voltage lighting. Externally, each apartment had the benefit of an allocated parking space set within a cobbled courtyard and to the rear of the development a fully landscaped communal garden was provided.

Winscott Grange, 113 High Street South, Stewkley, Buckinghamshire
Winscott Grange, located within the popular village of Stewkley, comprised the complete refurbishment of an existing Victorian farmhouse and the construction of two new individual and substantial homes. Particular attention was paid to the existing house with the restoration of original features including stained glass windows. The new homes were designed to complement the farmhouse and were arranged on three floors incorporating five bedrooms. Significantly, the development was set amongst mature landscaped gardens which provided an established setting with wonderful views to the rear over open countryside.

Robin Trill, Honeywick Lane, Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire
Robin Trill comprised the construction of a large extension and the complete restoration of the existing property. The property, part of which was timber framed and dated back to the 16th Century, was in a state of disrepair and required significant structural alterations. Much of the restoration work was painstakingly slow as great care was required to ensure the original fabric of the dwelling could be preserved. The extension was designed and constructed to complement the existing house and this necessitated particular attention to detail. This included thatching the extension to match the original structure, incorporating leaded light windows and repeating the oak detailing to the external elevations. Internally, the property was completed to exacting standards including a bespoke hand-made kitchen, limestone flooring and feature brick fireplaces.

1-3 The Maltings, Church Road, Slapton, Near Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
This exciting and unique development involved the conversion of a Grade II listed building into three highly individual homes with 3 or 4 bedrooms. The property, formerly The Maltings to the public house, The Carpenters Arms, and located in the centre of the picturesque village of Slapton was completely restored. All the existing features including oak beaming and king post trusses were retained and formed an integral part of the new homes. All units were provided with mezzanines to fully exploit the volume of the property as well as fully fitted contemporary kitchens with integrated appliances and low voltage lighting. Externally, each property was provided with two allocated parking spaces set in a cobbled courtyard with fully landscaped front and rear gardens.

Ravens Cottage & 1-6 Ravens Court, Tring Road, Long Marston, Near Tring, Hertfordshire
1-6 Ravens Court involved the construction of a mews style development located within the Conservation Area of Long Marston. The six new houses were designed to complement the rural surroundings and incorporated features such as antique style brick elevations and waney edge timber boarding. Part of the project also involved the complete refurbishment and extension to the existing cottage which retained all of it's charm with clay tiled roof and leaded light windows. The complete development was set within a mews style cobbled courtyard and backed onto open fields which proved to be extremely popular with prospective purchasers.

40 Vicarage Road, Marsworth, Near Tring, Hertfordshire
40 Vicarage Road involved the design and build of unique and highly individual home, sited on a mature plot in the centre of the picturesque village of Marsworth. The property which was single storey, had rooms extending into the roof space to give a barn-like appearance. The living room was the main feature of the house with a vaulted ceiling and a full height glazed gable overlooking the rear garden. Internally, a contemporary finish was provided incorporating details such as solid oak doors and polished chrome door furniture. The garden was fully landscaped on completion including turfing, paving and planting.

Other Developments


20 & 21 Akeman Street, Tring, Hertfordshire
20 & 21 Akeman Street, located in the Conservation Area of Tring, comprised the restoration and extension of a Victorian cottage and conversion of the adjoining garages/store to a separate duplex apartment. This was a unique and ambitious project which revitalised this corner of Akeman Street from previously neglected buildings to character cottages, both finished to the highest specification.

Beacon View & Ridgeway House, Ship Lane, Vicarage Road, Pitstone, Bedfordshire
Beacon View & Ridgeway House formed a small and exclusive development located on the edge of the popular village of Pitstone. The detached homes were perfectly positioned to enjoy beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. Both properties were lavishly appointed and included french windows and feature balcony to master bedrooms, low voltage lighting and decorative plaster coving to most rooms.
 

Gamnel Mews, Gamnel Terrace, Tring, Hertfordshire
Gamnel Mews comprised a development of new and refurbished 2 bedroom homes occupying an enviable position with open views over Green Belt fields on the edge of Tring. The existing property, which contained a butcher's shop, was converted and refurbished to provide a pair of Victorian cottages. To the rear of the site a terrace of new 'Victorian style' cottages was constructed adopting details such as sash style timber framed windows and slate roofs to echo the character of existing cottages in the locality. The development proved an instant success particularly with first-time buyers who valued living in modern new housing set in an established and historic environment.

Akeman Mews, Mansard Close, Tring, Hertfordshire
This mews style development located in the Conservation Area of Tring, involved the repair and restoration of existing period cottages together with the construction of two cottage style homes. Many of the period features to the existing property were restored including the decorative fireplaces. At the same time, we were able to introduce contemporary kitchens and bathrooms which provided an exciting contrast to the period surroundings. The new cottages were set within the walled garden to the existing house and this provided a distinctive mews style setting for the whole development. The new homes were finished to exacting standards including 'shaker' style kitchens with stainless steel appliances, decorative living flame fires and plaster coving to living/dining rooms. In addition, purchasers were provided with carpets fitted throughout to a colour of their choice.


4 & 5 Castle Row, Albert Street, Tring, Hertfordshire
4 & 5 Castle Row involved the design and construction of two 3 bedroom semi detached houses, situated in the Conservation Area of Tring. The properties were designed to complement the Victorian architecture of the Conservation Area with the use of decorative stonework to cills, lintels and arches, sash style timber framed windows and slate roof coverings with decorative terracotta ridge tiles. The Victorian theme was continued internally with respect to the doors and fittings, bathroom suites and timber framed conservatories. Off road parking formed an integral part of the design and proved to be an important selling point given the position of the development in the heart of the busy historic town of Tring.
 

The Stocks, Cosgrove, Northamptonshire
The Stocks comprised a development of four 3 bedroom terraced cottages in the popular village of Cosgrove. Particular attention was paid to the use of materials on this project to ensure the new houses sat comfortably in the rural surroundings. The traditional stone construction and use of reclaimed clay roof tiles ensured the new development complimented the local stone architecture. Some of the homes were purchased mid-construction and this allowed us to adapt individual homes to suit the owner's requirements. This included changes to internal colours, integrated kitchen appliances, ceramic tiling and floor finishes.

First House, The Beechams, Mursley, Buckinghamshire
First House involved the design and construction of a substantial and individual house, situated on a prime site adjacent to the village church in Mursley. The property was designed to provide flexible accommodation with four reception rooms and four/five bedrooms. The house, which was completed within 9 months, was sold prior to completion and we were able to undertake a landscaping scheme to the gardens to suit the owner's requirements.

53 Vicarage Road, Marsworth, Near Tring, Hertfordshire
53 Vicarage Road involved the design and construction of a bespoke chalet bungalow in the heart of the rural village of Marsworth. Whilst the property displayed a sympathetic tone externally with the use of clay tiles and oak framed windows, the internal layout and design was altogether more contemporary. The project was completed in 8 months and was sold off-plan. In this way, we were able to provide the new owner with a property to suit their exact requirements.

Beechwood Court, Buckland Wharf, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire
Beechwood Court involved the design and construction of nine 1 bedroom flats and studio apartments on a prime site on London Road offering open views towards Chiltern Forest to the rear. The apartments were finished to a high specification throughout including fully integrated kitchens, panelled internal doors and brass finish door furniture. The apartments were received enthusiastically by prospective purchasers and all were sold within a few months.

15 Western Road & 3 Queen Street, Tring, Hertfordshire
15 Western Road involved a unique conversion of a former antiques shop and flat over to a single dwelling, arranged on four floors. The property was renovated to a high standard, retaining many period features and restoring the classic Victorian elevations that would have existed on the original property. The adjacent barn (3 Queen Street) was converted to an individual 2 bedroom property adopting timber framed sliding sash windows, slate roof coverings and terracotta ridge tiles reminiscent of the local Victorian architecture.

'Cornerstone', 42 Dunston Hill, Tring, Hertfordshire
'Cornerstone' involved the design and construction of an individual detached property set within walking distance of the town of Tring. Features of the property included generously proportioned front and rear gardens, detached garage and 'Shaker' style fitted kitchen complete with stainless steel integrated appliances.

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