This period house in the Puddletown Conservation Area in Dorset, was renovated to meet modern day living.
Trent Meadows is a Grade II Listed Georgian house, much extended over the years with additional wings and outbuildings. At first sight, like so many historic properties, it seemed to be in fairly good condition on the surface, but there were problems lurking under the exterior.
Typically it had a grand facade with much less impressive side and rear elevations.
The building was fully scaffolded to enable us to carry out a detailed inspection. Using skilled local craftsmen, the following works were carried out:
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We gained Planning Approval and Listed Building Consent to replace the rotten conservatory with a larger garden room in a modest aesthetic.
Completion Date 2015
Builders Perry & Son Ltd
Much of the work to this listed building required Listed Building Consent.
If you are thinking of purchasing or carrying out work to a listed or older building, please first talk to a conservation specialist such as Western Design Architects, to ensure that you understand the scope of the work and permissions required. We are here to help you.
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