A remarkable rural Grade II-listed farmhouse renovation project in Nuneaton, Leicestershire, has been elevated with the installation of Residence 9 windows from The Residence Collection, bringing timeless charm and modern performance to a heritage property that was formerly part of Osbaston House Farm.
Working with installer Swadlincote Windows, builder Lychgate Bespoke, and HSSP Architects, the upgrade was part of a bigger project to transform a cluster of barns in the Osbaston Conservation Area into a spacious five-bedroom detached home, covering more than 5,500 square feet. The project was completed using 38 R9 windows, as well as two bespoke shaped windows, all in the Clotted Cream colourway. This colour was used both inside and out, and also came in a full-house solution along with a French door. Residence 9 was chosen not just for its striking timber-look aesthetic, but for its sympathetic integration with the property’s character.
When it comes to sensitively upgrading heritage projects, The Residence Collection has gained widespread approval from local authorities in conservation areas and Grade II-listed buildings throughout the UK. This approval allows for a smoother installation process for installers, eliminating a major obstacle in preserving the historical character of these heritage properties.
The windows were manufactured using a fully mechanical jointing method to faithfully replicate traditional joinery while offering the energy efficiency and low maintenance benefits of modern PVCu. Glazed with a combination of laminate and Planitherm glass, and completed with satin chrome pear drop hardware, the installation brings together elegance, performance and security.
Tyrone Birch, Director of Swadlincote Windows, said: “After visiting our showroom and seeing the R9 windows in Clotted Cream, they immediately felt the design would complement the unique architecture and heritage feel of their home – even though they weren’t originally looking for timber alternatives.” www.residencecollection.co.uk