DOORS , WINDOWS & FITTINGS
THE LONG HOUSE , SIBFORD FERRIS , OXFORDSHIRE
Sibford Ferris is a small , old rural village in Oxfordshire . Although there are some new builds in the area , they are built with the traditional Cotswold aesthetic to fit in with the existing properties .
When James and Diana Thompson looked to develop an idyllic wooded plot on the outskirts of the village into a rather grand forever home , with ample space for them to retire and have friends and family over , they ran into issues getting planning permission .
Working with Hayward Smart Architects , the Thompsons were eventually granted permission to create their contemporary interpretation of a traditional Oxfordshire home , but it came with some stipulations .
In total , the planning officer imposed 19 conditions and a requirement that the design should be of architectural merit , not suburban in nature and , critically , it must reflect the vernacular of the surrounding buildings .
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