The Brief -  Barnryn was acquired by the current owners in 2020 who moved locally and are planning an extensive program of renovations.  The building itself is dated and not only needs restoring, renovating and upgrading but also re-modelling and extending.   Due to the sloping site, the brief was to add a first-floor addition to the rear of the property to form 2 additional double bedrooms with central access out to the rear private garden. 

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The property of ‘Barnryn’ is located in the picturesque harbour village of Coverack on the south-eastern coast of the Lizard peninsular. The original property  most likely dates from the late 1800’s with granite stone walls, natural slate roof and a combination of U-PVC and timber windows and doors.  To both sides of the main house are single storey lean-to additions with a further single storey addition to the front west side, all of which are historic and traditionally constructed from granite with slate roof covering.    The main property has an open plan sitting and dining room, kitchen, WC and Study at ground level with a bathroom and 2 bedrooms at first floor level.

 

The Design -  The extension is constructed from high quality natural materials which both complement and enhance the original house.  It has been designed with matching granite stone quoins and lintels with render finish to the walls and the roof are to be finished traditionally with natural slate and ½ round clay ridge tiles.  The pallet of materials are a simple blend which sit harmoniously within the local vernacular.   When viewed from the front elevation, the extension is set down and not visible so it does not impact the original historic property.

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Internally the ceilings will be vaulted full height with exposed roof timbers and conservation rooflights providing natural light into the bedrooms.  Both rooms have windows overlooking the rear garden with access via a central door to the outside. 

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Green Agenda - The design was born out of the need to produce a sustainable low energy extension – natural ventilation, high levels of insulation and natural daylight, high quality natural materials with low embodied energy and efficient heating and appliances are all incorporated within the design to minimise the consumption of building materials and energy.  The owner is very keen to ensure the building is highly insulated due to its exposed location in the Cornish countryside.  Natural light via windows, doors, glazed gables and rooflights will mean less reliance on artificial lighting which, when required, will be via energy efficient fittings. 

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Project work undertaken by CAD before construction could take place included a full measured and level survey of the property and site, design concept and sketch schemes, full planning permission (including Design & Access Statement), as well as Building Regulations full plans approval with large scale construction drawings and specification.