Case Study

Georgian Farmhouse Restoration, Norfolk with Timber Windows & Doors

Traditional Wooden Box Sash Windows
Bespoke Made to Measure Wooden Bi-fold Doors
External Wooden French Doors Made to Measure
Bespoke Made to Measure Wooden Entrance Doors
Made-to-order Single Doors

A spacious and beautifully proportioned Georgian farmhouse situated in rural Broadland, Norfolk has been sympathetically and carefully renovated by an award-winning developer. Sash windows, bi-fold and French doorsets from the Lomax + Wood Kensington & Chelsea range have been installed throughout the property.

Dating back to circa 1800, the red brick property has received a complete internal and external restoration which involved the retention of the original front façade while a new contemporary wing has been added to the rear.  This space provides a modern, open-plan kitchen and dining area, family room, utility and storage, and an annexe bedroom, or office space, with its own convenient access.

UPVC windows and doors have been replaced with large made-to-order double glazed, timber Georgian-style box sash windows, with fixed side panels, from the Kensington & Chelsea range. Operated with traditional cords and weights in the principal rooms, and spring balance operation to the sash windows in the new wing, together with underfloor heating and other highly-efficient materials and Smart Systems, will ensure 21^st Century standards of thermal and acoustic performance throughout the property. Regardless of their method of operation, Kensington & Chelsea double glazed sash windows achieve an excellent U-value of 1.1 W/m²K using the new BBA/BWF software tool in compliance with BE EN ISO 10077-1:2006.

The spacious entrance hall contains the original staircase, which leads to an impressive galleried landing. Another large sliding box sash window allows maximum light and attractive views of the circular drive. Still further, the land has been thoughtfully redesigned and landscaped around the many preserved and protected trees while allowing sufficient space for a tennis court or swimming pool at a later stage.

“It was important to us to retain as many of the original features of this old property,” says property developer Linda Jones, “including several internal doors and the entrance door, fireplaces, cornice and an extensive basement. We have cleaned and prepared this fabulous space for the new homeowners to make their own decision on how they want to use this great facility.”

The open-plan kitchen features large bi-fold doors from the Kensington & Chelsea range, opening directly onto the paved patio and gardens. These made-to-order wooden doors compliment the traditional style of the Georgian property while introducing a contemporary feature and allowing maximum light to enter the building. They open outwards as standard and are factory hung on hinges with espagnolette locking, latch and mortice deadlock. Key locking bolts are internally fitted for stability and internally glazed for increased security.

Factory double glazed with tough, low e argon fill ensures Part L Building Regulations compliance.  A French doorset to a second-floor bedroom, which opens to a steel Juliet balcony, achieves a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K.

Oversized French doorsets in the formal reception room provide ample daylight and easy access to the extensive gardens. It is adorned with an elegant, bespoke fanlight that extends almost to ceiling height and has been designed with a classic Diamond pattern.

“Our architect has cleverly blended old with new,” continues Linda, “and we are delighted with this brave treatment which is perfect for a busy family that wants the best of both worlds – elegance and style with modern performance.”

The windows and doors by Lomax + Wood were designed in-house and manufactured from sustainably sourced timber, selected to suit the application required and provides naturally durable products for all conservation and contemporary buildings. All products are supplied as standard with three coats of high-quality micro-porous paint or stain, providing maximum protection and ensuring less maintenance. All products are fully weather-stripped, and CE marked.

For more information about Lomax + Wood and the exceptional Kensington & Chelsea range, please call 01277 353857, email: enquiries@lomaxwood.co.uk or visit www.lomaxwood.co.uk for free brochures and CAD drawing downloads. For the latest news, please follow us on Twitter @lomaxwood.

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