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Building Up & Breaking Through

The transformation of Maplebrook Cottage has entered an exciting new phase, with major structural progress visible both inside and out. The rear double-storey extension has gone vertical, with the first courses of blockwork now rising steadily to shape the footprint of this addition.


Project Details

Tucked away in rural Gloucestershire, this Grade II listed cottage is being lovingly restored and expanded to meet the needs of modern living. The project combines a full renovation of the historic home with both single and double-storey extensions, carefully designed to respect its heritage while introducing fresh light, space, and comfort.


Maplebrook Cottage

Gloucestershire

Hayward Smart Architects


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One of the most dramatic changes is the newly formed opening in the original house, ready for a single-storey extension. Supported by precision-installed structural steels, this new link will create a seamless flow between old and new, opening the home to the extra space and light it deserves.

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Inside, the cottage has been stripped back to its bones, revealing the intricate framework of this Grade II listed property. Here, our teams are threading the lifelines of the modern home — electrical and plumbing installations — with absolute care. Every run, junction, and fixture has to be worked around the limitations of the building’s heritage status.

With the walls now climbing skyward and the key structural openings in place, the scale of this transformation is beginning to reveal itself. Each step forward builds on the promise of a home that will stand as a testament to both tradition and innovation.

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We proudly serve the heart of the Cotswolds and surrounding counties, bringing our bespoke construction expertise to some of the UK’s most desirable towns and villages.

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From Gloucestershire’s elegant regency town of Cheltenham to the edges of the market hub of Cirencester, to the picture-perfect villages of Bourton-on-the-Water, Moreton-in-Marsh, Broadway, Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold; through Oxfordshire’s charming Burford, Charlbury, Witney and Woodstock; and up to Warwickshire’s historic Stratford-upon-Avon. Our local knowledge, attention to craftsmanship and understanding of the unique character of each locale ensure every project enhances the beauty and value of these affluent communities.


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