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Technical Infrastructure and External Finishes

This week at Barleybrook Retreat, the focus shifts to the property’s sophisticated internal systems and new outdoor living spaces.


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


Technical Infrastructure and External Finishes - Before
Technical Infrastructure and External Finishes - After

Internally, our electrical team has been commissioning the central switchgear and distribution boards. This advanced infrastructure serves as the essential backbone of the home’s modern requirements, ensuring that the newly updated power and lighting circuits are managed with total precision and safety across the entire estate.

Technical Infrastructure and External Finishes - Feature View

The new single-storey extension is the standout feature of the property. The installation of the large roof lanterns has been a significant milestone, flooding the new kitchen and dining areas with natural light and providing a modern, architectural contrast to the traditional Cotswold stone masonry.

Technical Infrastructure and External Finishes - Detail 1
Technical Infrastructure and External Finishes - Detail 2

Externally, the transition to a completed garden space is well underway with the construction of a bespoke timber pagoda and a new stone patio. These elements create a dedicated area for outdoor entertaining, designed to harmonise with the existing architecture while offering a luxurious vantage point over the West Oxfordshire landscape.

Technical Infrastructure and External Finishes - Progress View 1
Technical Infrastructure and External Finishes - Progress View 2

The next stage involves the final second-fix joinery and internal decorating; stay tuned as this transformation continues.

Technical Infrastructure and External Finishes - Final View

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