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Craftsmanship in Motion

Our latest visit to Barleybrook Retreat shows the project hitting its stride, with visible progress both inside and out.


Project Details

A striking transformation that blends tradition and modernity, Barleybrook Retreat sees the renovation of key rooms within the main house, anchored by a spectacular single-storey extension in glass, steel, and stone. Alongside, a complete overhaul of the self-contained annex brings fresh life, comfort, and style to this multi-faceted Cotswold property.


Barleybrook Retreat

West Oxfordshire

Eastabrook Architects


Craftsmanship in Motion - Before
Craftsmanship in Motion - After

The new single-storey extension is beginning to take on its final form, with the Cotswold stonework now rising steadily around the steel frame. The stonework is exemplary, matching the existing façade with precision and ensuring the new addition feels as though it has always belonged.

Craftsmanship in Motion - Feature View

Indoors, plaster boarding and plastering are well underway, bringing definition to the newly reconfigured spaces. Each wall and ceiling is being carefully prepared for the finishes to come, setting the stage for a seamless blend between old and new.

Craftsmanship in Motion - Detail 1
Craftsmanship in Motion - Detail 2
Craftsmanship in Motion - Detail 3

Beyond the house itself, a long trench runs the length of the driveway, part of extensive underground service works. This large-scale job will help future-proof the property, ensuring everything from drainage to utilities is ready for the years ahead.

Craftsmanship in Motion - Progress View 1
Craftsmanship in Motion - Progress View 2

Meanwhile, the annex is in its final stages. With the wood burner installed, bathroom fitted, kitchen in place and fresh coats of paint on the walls, it is quickly becoming a fully functioning living space in its own right.

Craftsmanship in Motion - Final View

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