Historical family home sensitively restored with Clement Conservation Rooflights

When the new owners of this wonderfully restored home purchased it, they had quite a challenge on their hands. The house has a fascinating history and has been significantly altered over its incredibly long life.

The original two up, two down core is Medieval and this was extended on both sides by the Georgian inhabitants in the 1820/30s. The extension involved raising the roof height to create space for servants in the attic, as well as wrapping the entire house in more fashionable brick and adding sash windows.

In the last forty years or so the house had fallen into disrepair and was in need of urgent restoration. Our client, the new owner, has done a fabulous job of renovating the house. This included the removal of the existing ten rooflights which were installed without listed planning permission and were bulky and not in keeping with the property.

We were thrilled Clement Conservation Rooflights were chosen as the ideal replacement.

The client commented: “The Conservation Officer was keen for us to rectify the current roof, so permission was granted to replace the rooflights, removing three entirely in the process.

We chose to go with Clement due to the combination of unobtrusiveness that made sure the history of the house wasn’t negatively impacted but also the sleekness of the all-black slim profile design which we felt gave a nod to a new modern lease of life.

Now they are in place, they look like they’ve always been there and as if the roofline has had the best type of upgrade. The quality fits the craftsmanship of the original timber frame of the house, and we know they’ll last along with this house for many years to come.”