CONVERSION OF GRADE II STABLE BLOCK
TO ENTERTAINMENT SPACE

Under full scaffolding and a temporary roof, WG Carter totally stripped out and renovated a dilapidated listed Cotswold stone stable and coach house block and converted it into a luxury entertainment space. Retaining the distinctive character of the stables and adding contemporary design and detailing to the interior has created a stunning recreational space with a bar, lounge/sleeping area, snug, home cinema, games and art studio with a new kitchen and shower room.

The stable complex is part of a Grade II listed Cotswold estate. On the roof, the original Stonesfield slate tiles were removed and those in good condition salvaged, to be replaced with additional authentic tiles over a new oak A-frame. The chimneys were rebuilt to make safe and the historic clock tower was rebuilt with the bell and its exposed workings carefully refurbished and reinstalled.

Following underpinning and damp proofing work, the stone walls were made structurally sound and repointed. The windows were all replaced like-for-like with leaded lights, metal casement and timber fanlight windows to match the originals. The two 3m coach entrances and the main door were moved backwards to their original Ashlar stone openings where Crittall-style framed doors were installed behind purpose made timber framed doors.

Internally, we undertook the complete refurbishment of the mechanical and electrical services and installed ground source heating and two woodburning stoves with free standing flues. The existing floor slabs were replaced with modern insulated slabs, which were subsequently covered in a mix of stone and timber floorcoverings.

The original internal stable stalls were removed, repaired, refurbished and reinstated to create bespoke seating areas which retain these heritage features yet reflect the contemporary interior styling. The original rural character is reflected in the walls, which have painted bead and butt panelling at floor level with exposed stonework above right up to the exposed oak beams and trusses which are open to the apex.

Architect: Anderson Orr
Interior Designer: Sarah Delaney Design
Photographer: Andrew Beasley