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Luxury Refurbishment Mid Devon Farm

Mid Devon Farm.

A Luxury Refurbishment.

Design and create a luxury refurbishment for this picturesque Mid Devon Farm. To include a first floor extension on the rear of the property that would house an exceptional home spa that our clients desired. Match the listed features of the house in line with Heritage England. Extend the existing ground floor layout to include a cloakroom and extra convenience. Redesign the ground floor to better suit the requirements of their lifestyle.
Mid Devon Farm Exterior
Mid Devon Farm Building Works Utility Room

Construction Project Management.

Groundworks.

Demolitions included the removal of a roof on a 1960’s extension and the removal of a concrete courtyard ready for renovation. In addition, substantial groundworks were involved on the farm to solve some existing drainage problems. 
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The site had a historical problem of excessive water running over the roads and pathways. With this in mind, a drain survey was undertaken, and the necessary repairs carried out.  

While this was underway, new pipework and cabling were trenched and laid, providing the infrastructure that was required to future proof the farm.

Further, unforeseen groundworks would be necessary as  a problem was discovered with the integrity of a barns supporting wall.

This was discovered whilst preparing a base for the new 2500L oil tank. As a consequence the wall was reinforced with sixty cubic meters of concrete under the direction of a structural engineer.

Once this was completed the new base and housing for the oil tank could be constructed. 

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Mid Devon Farm Secret Garden Before scaled

 Until now the clients had been unable to use their Secret Garden. They wished for an outdoor retreat, however it was in an unkept and abandoned state. The potential of this idea was immediately evident as the views are stunning. 

They envisioned a summer house with water and electricity to accompany the raised patio. This would enable them to spend many a pleasant afternoon enjoying the wildlife. In order to achieve this the ground needed to be levelled and turfed.  

Mid Devon Farm Secret Garden During scaled

Home Extension.

The farmhouse is a grade two listed building so all alterations had to match the existing features. Underneath these heritage considerations are modern innovations and specifications, ensuring that the insulation and functionality of the building are up to current standards. 
This was also the ideal time to carry out some maintenance, with one of the chimneys being repointed and decorated. The existing tired and worn guttering was replaced and fascia boards repainted, all of the buildings sash windows were refurbished as well.  
Mid Devon Farm Steels and Crane scaled
Mid Devon Farm Steels and Crane scaled
Mid Devon Farm Timber Frame scaled
Mid Devon Farm Timber Frame scaled
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Mid Devon Farm Roof and Lid scaled
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Mid Devon Farm Lead Gutter scaled
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Mid Devon Farm Mid Construction scaled
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Mid Devon Farm Extension and Scaffold scaled

Home Office & Ground Floor

The opportunity was taken to redesign and extend the ground floor to better suit the clients lifestyle. The newly extended area included an entrance lobby, home office and cloakroom with an extra convenience. 
The Client also wished to dedicate a room to their beloved dogs. The utility room features new furniture and quartz worktops along with a larder containing bespoke shelving. 
Mid Devon Farm Building Works Lobby scaled
Mid Devon Farm Building Works Larder scaled
Mid Devon Farm Building Works Utility Room
Once the heavier work had been completed the trackways were reinstated and the courtyard area was freshly laid. There are future plans to develop the courtyard space further…
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Conclusion.

This project was completed during the coronavirus restrictions and, as is the nature of things a number of complications arose. The close-knit relationship that was fostered between ourselves and the clients served as a solid foundation for working through these issues as they arose. Working flexibly with the customers best interests at heart meant that we were able to overcome these complications with as little disruption as possible. This was the starting element of a wider project in which the clients dream of creating a luxury home spa would be realised.
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Home Spa

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