Restoration of Mount Hamilton House, St Quivox - Value £1m

This property development required a full restoration to the B listed Mount Hamilton House.  The property had been severely damaged by an extensive fire and had been placed on the buildings at risk register.  We acquired the property and carefully selected our consulting engineer and local architect to restore the estate mansion to its former glory.

Key Elements of Restoration

• The fire damage was so extensive that a full strip out had to be undertaken. 

• Demolition of outbuildings, stable and unstable chimneys

• Propping and shoring of existing masonry walls

• Introducing new structural walls to brace and stabilise the decaying masonry walls.

• New Structural Steel Frames, Beams and old timber Lintel replacement

• Underpinning to all existing walls

• New Reinforced Concrete Sub Floors throughout

• New Extensions to form modern contemporary living spaces with Open Plan Kitchen Family Rooms

• New Timber Frame Construction to existing listed parts and the new extensions

• Sensitive restoration to listed parts by creating period features.  Wall Panelling, Traditional plastered Coving, Dado & picture rails with ceiling roses.  Retaining the 12 feet high ceiling spaces.

• Utilising Lime based Render on all listed masonry walls allowing the stone to breathe.  Restoring stone string courses, quoins and window surrounds.

• £45k kitchen installations with high quality finishes

• To create two stunning family homes for with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, formal lounge, kitchen / family room and integral double garages.