» THE EXISTING PROPERTY was a very unusual building and as well as being a truly bespoke home , the location and views into the countryside were incredible . It was crucial that whatever new space was added would complement the existing home , as well as being a light and airy space that linked the home with the surrounding countryside .

Homeowners , Mr & Mrs B , were undecided on the design and look that they wanted but knew that a crucial factor was that they must be able to use their new living space all year round . Living in such an unusual property , it was vital that the design would complement and enhance their home .

Commenting about their decision to add a conservatory extension to their home , Mrs B said : “ We wanted to bring the garden and additional light into our home by adding a conservatory . We met the Sherborne team at a local garden centre , and they were very

caring and understanding of our requirements . The Ultraframe products that they used seemed to be very good quality and we liked the modern design that they created for us . There was a lot of choice and it was relatively easy to find a solution that suited our home best . We love the warmth and brightness of our new room and use it for eating and relaxing as well as entertaining family and friends . It ’ s a really warm room at any time of year and we would definitely recommend Sherborne Windows - they are very professional and offer superb aftersales service .”

The experienced team at Sherborne designed a contemporary conservatory extension featuring a glazed Classic roof to draw huge amounts of natural light into both the conservatory below , and the adjoining rooms . Featuring a curved cornice to add an element of style and luxury , the roof , windows , and doors are finished in anthracite grey , paired with white

render to complement the render of the property . The conservatory features a mix of full length frames , large picture windows and glazed doors to ensure the light airy feel that was such an important part of the brief . On the interior , an insulated internal pelmet gives an extension-like feel and has been used to discreetly house spotlights for dark nights .

The resulting conservatory is a triumphant statement of modern luxury and is the perfect addition to this most unusual and beautiful home . Choosing the anthracite grey frames in contrast to the woodgrain frames of the rest of the home demonstrates perfectly that a contrast can often create a real stand out feature , while the render which replicates that of the house still ensures a seamless look .

Commenting about the project , Chris Long of Sherborne

Windows , said : “ We were thrilled to work with Mr & Mrs B on this project – it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to design a conservatory for such an unusual and beautiful home . Lots of glass and less framework along with great levels of insulation / energy efficiency to provide year-round use were the order of the day , and the Ultraframe Classic roof , coupled with contemporary windows and doors provided the perfect solution . Although we build lots of glazed extensions , there are not many that are attached to a building with a thatched roof . The project brief to create a light and airy living space was achieved but making sure it complemented the home was difficult to imagine during the design stage . The effort put in early on to ensure the new building not only performed but was also aesthetically right was worth it when we look at the finished result . Making sure we kept the new building very simple and with large areas of glass to bring lots of light into the room worked , and the end result is a stunning new space that perfectly complements the rest of this amazing home . The clients were delighted with the result and very happy that they have now created a space that really brings the extended garden into their home , whilst being a comfortable year round living space they can enjoy throughout the seasons .”