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Matfen Listed Dovecote.

Matfen Listed Dovecote.


Our client instructed GFW to provide a scheme to convert an existing historic Grade II listed dovecote into a unique holiday cottage. The building is located with one of the historic estates of Northumberland and had been unused for a number of years, with the condition of the building gradually deteriorating.

The building is located with one of the historic estates of Northumberland and had been unused for a number of years, with the condition of the building gradually deteriorating.

In accordance with good conservation practice the building was carefully surveyed and proposals created by our conservation specialists which repaired the historic fabric, whilst creating a contemporary freestanding steel viewing platform within the original dovecote tower, allowing views over the surrounding countryside.

Client: Not disclosed

Location:Matfen, Northumberland

Project Type:Development

Value:Not disclosed

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