Restoration by Ditchling Conservation Architects

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The Old Manor House – Restored by Ditchling Conservation Architects Part of the Original 16th Century Farmhouse As Conservation Architects we were invited to The Old Manor House at the beginning of 2013. The previous owners had already undertaken numerous works to the property without gaining either planning or listed building…

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The Old Manor House – Listed Building Consent – Chimney

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Retrospective consent granted for demolition of an incongruous Edwardian chimney. Consent was granted as an alteration to a previous permission that included the demolition of the incongruous Edwardian extension. Demolition of both ensures that the original north face of the timber framed building is exposed.

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Brick Replacement

Brick Replacement

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128 Bricks replaced and 40 structural ties embedded in the brickwork as a result of cracks rearing their ugly heads after the popped render was removed. This was due to historic movement of the building.

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The Old Manor House – Oak Framing

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Extremely high quality and beautifully detailed Oak Framing, with jointing that is almost seamless. Flitch plate installed and brick work reconstructed around oak beam using lime mortar.

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