Heritage Farmhouse Renovation and Extension

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Heritage Farmhouse Renovation and Extension
Heritage Farmhouse Renovation and Extension
Heritage Farmhouse Renovation and Extension
When Ben and Carla discovered Greenfold Farm, two eighteenth‑century cottages forming a Grade II listed farmhouse, it had been empty for years. Water ingress, failing timbers and structural movement meant the building was close to collapse. Set within the Green Belt and an Area of Special Character, the plot carried the same complexities many self‑builders face.
 

The first task was rescue: stripping back damaged layers, repairing original stone and timber, reinstating lime plaster and mortar, and unifying the two cottages into one coherent home. Once stabilised, the focus shifted to creating the space the family needed. A contemporary extension was designed as a modern counterpart to the historic farmstead, stepping down with the hillside and opening into a vaulted, light‑filled living space with views to the Peak District.

Greenfold Farm now blends heritage and modern living, a clear example of what’s possible on challenging countryside or listed plots.

“Our priority above all was for the house to feel and perform like a modern living space, but to retain the unique heritage and character of the building and preserve the story of how the building has evolved with the landscape.  We feel the end result does this impeccably. We still have many moments arriving home after work or having an early morning coffee where the house keeps taking our breath away” – Ben and Carla

Recently shortlisted for the Sheffield Design Awards

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