Vaulted reception with a full-height glazed gable at Henley Cottage
Project · Grade II · Listed cottage

Henley Cottage

An extensive restoration of a Grade II listed cottage, repairing the historic fabric and crafting new oak windows and doors to bring the building carefully back to life.

This Grade II listed cottage was taken on as a full, conservation-led restoration, with extensive works both below ground and above to secure the building for years to come.

The project involved an extensive reduce-dig with underpinning, needed because of both the ground conditions and the steep incline the property sits on. Breathable limecrete floors were installed, with the water management of two natural springs handled by glass-foam insulation and a full drainage plan. This allowed underfloor heating to be fitted throughout, adding a modern comfort without changing the character of this beautiful building.

New drainage, sewage and rainwater harvesting systems were installed by our own team, completely reworking the existing services to offer reliability for years to come.

A full reroof was undertaken, using breathable insulation to ensure a warm feel. New clay roof tiles from Tudor Roof Tiles made up any shortfall in the reclaimed clay pegs, so the integrity of the roof will hold for years to come.

A new extension was added with a contemporary feel that offers a contrast internally, while retaining the handmade details to match the external finishes of the existing house.

The project on film.

The cottage, restored.

Vaulted reception room with a full-height Crittall-style glazed gable overlooking the countryside
Open-plan kitchen with exposed oak beams, a brick floor and a range cooker
Shaker kitchen with range cooker and reclaimed brick floor
Living and dining room with exposed beams and a wood-burning stove beyond
Sitting room with a wood-burning stove set into the beamed fireplace
Belfast sink and brass bridge tap below a leaded window with a country view
Boot room with a belfast sink, shaker units and a stable door to the garden
Utility with a belfast sink looking through to the kitchen
Fitted eaves cupboards with an oak worktop and undermount sink
Bathroom with a pewter roll-top bath and walk-in shower against exposed stonework
Bathroom with pewter bath, tiled shower and exposed timber frame
Bedroom in sage green with a sliding barn-door en-suite and reclaimed oak floor
Original timber staircase beside the exposed brick and timber-frame wall
Exposed brick infill and worn oak treads on the staircase
Oak vanity shelf built into the exposed stone wall
Hand-shaped oak bracket set into the stonework for the handrail
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