This charming Grade II listed home sits in the heart of Walkern’s conservation area and came with a characterful black timber-boarded outbuilding at the rear. Originally a stable, the building featured beautiful historic timbers that the owners were keen to expose.

Working closely with the council and the conservation officer, planning approval was secured to transform the old storage building into a stunning dining room, linked back to the main house via a new glazed walkway.

The design carefully preserves the stable’s agricultural character. New glazed openings were sensitively introduced, and a large feature opening on the rear elevation was created to mirror the roof pitches of both the stable and the main house. The result is a light-filled space with a glazed façade that frames lovely views of the garden while respecting the building’s heritage.