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EXTERIOR


The new house includes granite, stone and glass parts


substantial improvements internally at the time of our initial meeting with them, and showed a good eye for interiors,” says Ian Phillips, director of Van Ellen and Sheryn. “Due to the attractive and honest character of the existing cottage, it was agreed early on that any new addition should be of a contrasting and modern design. This would allow both the cottage and the extension to be enjoyed in their own right.” He continues: “The resultant spaces should be


different in what they provide to the overall property; one cosy, one spacious and light.” The composition of slimline glazing and an ultra-thin roof plane would “combine to create an elegant and light-touch addition to the cottage,” he added. “We’re very pleased to see that the client’s eye for detail, and the talented construction team, have been able to realise the design concept with such accuracy and finesse.” There were plenty of other challenges along the way – not least discovering a well under the site of the proposed extension. To allow the extension to sit comfortably against the existing house, and provide a level access throughout, it was also necessary to dig down into the existing ground and underpin the existing stone walls. Below-ground structural work is expensive to undertake and added cost. “We had quite a few low points at the beginning of the project when surprises revealed themselves as the extensive excavation works started,” admits Fiona. “Even though we’d spent 18 months from concept to breaking earth


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CONTRACTORS & STOCKISTS


ARCHITECT Van Ellen and Sheryn, Cornwall


CONTRACTOR Cathedral Builders


QUANTITY SURVEYOR Hosken Parks


including test site digs. Our advice to anyone renovating or extending an old property would be to set a contingency and double it! Even when you think you have every eventuality covered, surprises happen.”


But the sleepless nights and hours bent over a calculator have all but been forgotten in the joy of spending time in their new home. The end result is a stunning combination of new and old, history is preserved with a modern industrial addition that highlights the beauty of the cottage, rather than dwarf it. “The high point of the build came from a


passer-by who congratulated us on such a great addition to the cottage linking it to the original granite barn,” says Jason. “Little did they know that the granite barn was part of the new addition and was spot on the brief – it makes it look as if it’s always been there!” 


GLAZING FineLine


BESPOKE KITCHEN/UTILITY ROOM


Craigie Woodworks, Devon


LIGHTING


GANT (from Holloway’s of Ludlow)


LA MARZOCCO Espresso machine


CORNISH GRANITE STONE Cornish Lantoom Quarry


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