Works have completed on the renovation and extension of Hyde Court, Chalford, Stroud. A new copper clad extension opens the rear of the house to the views across the Golden Valley to Chalford. The design provides a careful balance between old and new by using natural copper which will continue to oxidise and darken with time, developing a beautiful patina to complement the light Cotswold stone. The design of the copper mullions replicates the proportions of the original stone mullions windows, creating a frame to the doors which open the living space to the garden. The copper cladding is dressed over an Accoya timber frame to provide added durability.
The works also included an overhaul of the services to provide a more comfortable and thermally efficient home. Underfloor heating below the new herringbone terracotta tiles warms the ground floor with new cast iron radiators throughout the upper floors. The attic has been converted to provide two new bedrooms and a bathroom with impressive vaulted ceilings. The addition of insulation throughout the attic will help to provide year round comfort and reduced heating costs.