A House Between The Beech Trees
Stamford, Lincolnshire / Start on Site 2025
Complex remodelling, renovation and contemporary extension to existing property within Stamford Conservation Area, supported by significant landscaping scheme
Located within the Conservation Area of Stamford, this project involves the major extension and reconfiguration of a detached five-bedroom home. We were approached by a young family with a diverse and ambitious brief to create their forever home: a place to live and thrive, with inspiring spaces for family gatherings and celebrations, cooking and dining, working from home, as well as quieter moments for yoga, exercise and exploration in the garden.
Our proposals replace two unsightly existing wings with carefully considered new additions, each linked to the main house by elegant frameless glass connections. At the heart of the design is the transformation of the main property, where a front extension creates a generous open-plan kitchen and dining space. This new focal point opens onto a reimagined landscaped garden, designed to enhance family life and provide opportunities for entertaining both indoors and out.
Equally important was the creation of more interesting, generous and joyful, light-filled bedrooms throughout the house. The new master suite is designed as a calm retreat, with two dressing areas and a large ensuite bathroom, all enjoying views across the garden from an inverted balcony. Other bedrooms have also been reconfigured and enhanced to provide bright, characterful spaces that reflect the family’s lifestyle and needs.
The design also provides dedicated places for both husband and wife to work and run their busy businesses from home, with flexible rooms that can accommodate client visits and meetings in a professional yet welcoming setting.
The architectural language combines a refined palette of black zinc, white oak, glass, rusted steel and slate. Crisp, contemporary detailing connects these materials visually, delivering a bold yet sensitive response that balances modern family living with the historic character of the setting.
Planning permission and Conservation Area Consent for this ambitious scheme was acquired in early 2025 with works due to start later that year.
