Modernising a tudor-style manor
This stone-built, Tudor-style Leicestershire country house was originally completed in 1867 and the new owners required a thorough refurbishment and restoration. Designed by architect Peter Wilmot, a limestone extension with grand chimneys and hand-tooled detailing was commissioned to mirror the building’s original facade. Beneath this new-build area lies an extensive cellar, with substantial steelworks supporting the upper floors.
The traditional facade now hides thoroughly modern facilities, including new electrics and a new heating system that runs both underfloor heating and radiators.
The stonemasonry is a particularly critical element of this project, with new stone walls butting right up to original ones. The new large bay creates architectural symmetry with an identical bay a few metres away on the original structure.
Internal highlights include restoring the magnificent fireplaces and intricate plasterwork, cornices and ceiling roses. Meanwhile the existing staircase has been expertly revived and complimentary herringbone flooring installed.
