Location Blencathra, Lake District National Park

Type Residential barn renovation and conversion 

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Careful restoration, refurbishment, and barn conversion of listed traditional lakeland farmhouse

  

Sustainability Strategy 

PLACE +++ 

Neglected 17th century listed farmhouse, rural location in World Heritage landscape setting with expansive views of lakeland fells

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HEALTH ++ 

Removal of cement-based finishes, natural daylight, natural finishes, improved ventilation, reorganisation to benefit family circumstances

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ENERGY ++ 

Thermal upgrade to existing fabric using natural products, restoration of existing windows, no fossil fuels

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WATER ++

Private water supply, rainwater to water-course and ground for drinking water capture and benefit of nearby trees

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MATERIALS ++

Timber, stone, natural slate, lime render, timber windows and doors, retained floor finishes and joinery, lime-wash external finish

 

EQUITY ++

Local contractor and suppliers

 

DESIGN +++

Sensitive upgrade retaining historic character of valuable heritage structure

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