The Cart Shed
The refurbishment and conversion of a redundant Victorian cart-shed, to create a self-contained guest studio within the historic structure. Part of the wider repair and refurbishment of a collection of Grade-II Listed farm buildings in Warwickshire.
The original timber-framed farm house was built in the 17th Century, with additions constructed in the Victorian and Edwardian era. More recently, the farm house and outbuilding have been poorly maintained and in need of restoration. This complex project consists of three phases; restoration of the farmhouse, conversion of the cart shed and a contemporary addition. Listed Building Consent for all phases of the project has been granted, with the first two phases commenced in 2022.
The Victorian brick cart-shed has been converted into a self-contained guest studio. Previously concealed by plasterboard ceilings and partitions, the historic structure of load-bearing brick piers and elm roof trusses has been uncovered. The resultant open space is used as a kitchen, dining and living area. A mezzanine floor and staircase has been slotted behind the roof trusses to provide a bedroom, with the service spaces beneath. New oak framed windows and doors fill the large openings between the original brick piers.
Collaborators: Wigornia Historic Building Conservation
Photography: Rory Allen, Richard O'Hanlon