1st October 2020 | Blog
BARNCONVERSION This stunning barn conversion included renovating and restoring the original dilapidated 2-storey barn from its former agricultural use to new life as a 6-bedroomed home. We retained many of the original features and materials, working them in with modern bespoke features and finishes to create an ultra modern chic interior in an ancient barn. Architect:…
15th May 2020 | Case Studies, New Build Case Studies
TRADITIONAL FARMHOUSE, RURAL COTSWOLDS Nestled in rural Gloucestershire on the edge of the Cotswolds, this detached architect designed farmhouse style property replaced an old barn. The new build house has 4 large en-suite bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, an open plan kitchen along with a boot room complete with a dog shower, and a spacious hallway…
26th November 2019 | Case Studies, New Build Case Studies
CONTEMPORARY NEW BUILD HOUSE, COTSWOLDS The construction of this completely bespoke contemporary architect designed house in the Cotswolds presented a number of challenges including its location, it being built into the side of a hill. The ambitious design for the new house was to replace a former barn conversion, which was demolished to make space…
26th November 2019 | Case Studies, Outdoor Living Case Studies
NEW BUILD GYMNASIUM AND GARAGES, COTSWOLD MANOR HOUSE WG Carter has constructed a new leisure building along the line of an existing 3m high dry-stone wall within the grounds of a 17th century Cotswold manor house in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds. In order to build the new gym, the existing dry-stone wall was dismantled and reconstructed…
15th November 2019 | Case Studies, Country Homes Case Studies
REFURBISHED AND EXTENDED 17TH CENTURY, COTSWOLD LISTED HOUSE This Grade II listed building in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds was a former rectory built in the 17th century. WG Carter completely refurbished the main property and the guest cottage and constructed a new building to house a gym and basement plant room. The refurbished house now has…
23rd October 2019 | Case Studies
HISTORIC OXFORD COLLEGE REFURBISHMENT WG Carter undertook a major refurbishment project at an Oxford college, based in the city centre. The college was built in the 15th century and is a Grade 1 listed building with a particularly important archaeological background. This required there to be an archaeologist on site to inspect all external ground…
29th October 2018 | Case Studies
ACCOMMODATION BLOCKS FOR A RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL SCHOOL WG Carter built 2 new accommodation blocks for a residential special school, that works with vulnerable and severely traumatised primary aged children and their families. The build was very technical in order to meet the usage requirements of the children. Safety was the key and so fireproof materials…
29th October 2018 | Case Studies, Country Homes Case Studies
COTSWOLD BARN CONVERSION WG Carter carried out major structural repairs and extensive renovations to convert this derelict barn into a stunning 6 bedroomed Cotswold house. The 2-storey barn was completely refurbished whilst the attached single storey barn was demolished and rebuilt as part of the house using the reclaimed stone. Once the gable end wall…
29th October 2018 | Case Studies, Town House Case Studies
NORTH OXFORD TOWN HOUSE REFURBISHMENT This detached town house in North Oxford underwent a complete refurbishment including the construction of a two-storey extension to one side of the building and a single storey, contemporary, extension to the rear of the property. The external fabric of the 3-storey Victorian house required extensive refurbishment. WG Carter replaced…
29th October 2018 | Case Studies, New Build Case Studies
NEW BUILD FAMILY HOME OXFORDSHIRE VILLAGE Located in a pretty Oxfordshire village, this new build family home has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a lounge and a study as well as a large open plan kitchen and dining area with a snug. Outside there is a detached double garage and log store. It was built on…