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'Sustainable retrofit and restoration of early C19th Century cottage into a family home.'
Clematis Cottage was constructed in 1835 - designed for cheesemaking; not dwelling. The little red-brick barn set itself apart from the yellow sandstone structures that characterise Ebrington; it is unclear why the building was constructed in brick; perhaps a wealthy farmer trying to set his yard apart from the rest of the village. The challenge of the brief was to find space for a new family in the tired, tiny cottage. Very little care was taken over its previous remodellings - so we set to work to restore the cottage, but renew its purpose. Interventions sought to maximise every inch of space and bring natural light to every room in the house. We created a double aspect master bedroom, a sumptuous Flemish glass-lit bathroom, vaulted ceilings to the upper floors and a ground floor with a cosy yet flowing atmosphere. All of this within, what you might call, a “postage stamp”.  Additional to the significant, but respectful spatial remodelling of the house, was a deep, sustainable retrofit project of the solid walled, un-insulated building. All cement and gypsum based plasters were removed, roofs repaired, chimneys repointed, porches re-instated and the entire building insulated with sustainable wood fibre and sheepswool insulation.


Project: Clematis Cottage
Location: Gloucestershire
Year: 2024
Type: Retrofit
Surface: 95m2
Collaborators: JE Righton Builders