By Fall of 2023, the Estate required significant rehabilitation. The approach to the undertaking was grounded in adapting the property for modern use while preserving its essential character and architectural integrity.
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To serve the modern traveller, the guest rooms required integrated storage.
Closets were introduced using lighter construction methods, allowing this functionality to be added without placing unnecessary load on the historic structure.
The rooms sit within the original stone structure of the property, benefiting from the depth and mass of its historic 12-inch stone wall construction.
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To support year-round comfort and consistent interior conditions, climate control was introduced throughout the building.
Interior wall finishes and insulation were applied where appropriate to enable effective air conditioning, manage humidity, and support a stable internal environment within a property of this age.
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The original windows were retained as part of the property’s historic character.
To support interior climate stability, they are not relied upon for regular ventilation.
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A single, light neutral palette was introduced across the exterior to unify the building visually and allow proportion, form, and detail to take precedence over colour variation.
The historic stone envelope of the property remains unchanged.
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Beyond the building itself, the grounds were enhanced to support contemporary hospitality use.
Additions such as the swimming pool and outdoor amenities were introduced as secondary elements, remaining visually and structurally subordinate to the historic property.
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The rehabilitation approach has resulted is a historic property that retains the strength and character of its original construction while functioning comfortably and elegantly in the present.