The Manor Wiltshire

The Manor House at Cherhill in Wiltshire is a fascinating building complex. Part of it is ancient, the remnant of a 14th century house, itself probably on the site of a Roman villa. There is also a 19th century wing and a detached former barn, all around a courtyard. It is listed and adjoins a venerable parish church and graveyard. The view west from the house over a swimming pool and extensive garden was unexploited and little sun reached the kitchen and breakfast room. Our design completes the courtyard with a virtually transparent glass wing. This gives prime position to the new kitchen and dining space, flooded with sun. A further glazed element knots the disparate elements together and augments service rooms. A stream runs through the property and this will be harnessed for a water source heat pump. The architecture is clearly of the 21st century, adding legibly to the layers of history on the site. Planning permission and listed building consent were obtained at the first attempt.