15th Century Manor House

– Project in Progress –

This exceptional manor house site has been occupied, modified and extended since at least the 13th Century. The current Queen Anne and Georgian family home mainly dates from the 18th and 19th centuries, but retains its own unique octagonal Tudor tower dating from 1519, and an undercroft chapel.

The Brief

Our client commissioned us to update and renovate the house with a sympathetic yet contemporary scheme, and to imagine a new way to connect the house to the guest accommodation they envision for the separate annex building beside the tower.

The unique and challenging nature of the house has required us to commission extensive historical reports and undertake conservation work alongside specialists to fulfil the project and planning requirements.

The downstairs elevation of the 15th century manor house interior design project. Showing the following rooms: kitchen, library, games room, cloak room, dining room, drawing room, entrance hall, TV room, shower room, a glass undercroft link going through to the guest bedroom

Design Principles

The brief was to create a relaxed coastal second home for family and friends with facilities for water-sports equipment and changing areas with access to the beach. A music room den for teenagers was included above the guest suite in the converted chapel.

A proposed new glass link connects the guest accommodation to the house, minimising the visual impact on the rear elevation and important Tudor tower.

A large black and white elevation of the upstairs of the 15th century manor house interior design project showing multiple bedrooms, the family bathroom, dressing room, terrace and den.

Studio Hooton were commissioned from the start, producing the full range of technical drawings and specification for the house, including lighting, bathroom, kitchen and joinery designs.

A side elevation showing in colour the bespoke joinery and fittings of a luxury freestanding bathroom for use in the 15th century manor house interior design project

A side elevation showing the details of the panelling, doors, furniture and decoration of part of the house as part of the 15th century manor house interior design project

A side elevation, in colour, of the the fabrics, design and detailing surrounding a large window seat as part of the 15th century manor house interior design project.

Unlock the full potential of your historic property by entrusting its transformation to Studio Hooton. With meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence, see how our team can work with you and your property’s rich heritage to create something that will endure for generations to come.