Houses
A private swimming pool in Windermere
This house in Windermere is on a steeply sloping site and commands spectacular views across the lake. The swimming pool is in an extension to the side of the house which, externally, was designed to match the original building with white rendered walls, a slate roof and large picture windows. Internally, six king post oak trusses span across the space with oak purlins and ridge beam and the painted timber boarded ceiling is set on… Read more »
A house in Ackenthwaite
This house was originally the smithy for the village of Ackenthwaite. It is located in a prominent position on a corner site and the building extends right up to the back edge of the pavement on two sides. In altering and extending the property, the idea was to re-orientate it away from the roads and to develop the elevation that overlooks the secluded garden at the rear. A new central projecting bay was formed to… Read more »
A farmhouse near Windermere
The house is a traditional lakeland farmhouse dating from the 17th century and is listed for its historical importance. It is constructed in local stone which has been rendered and painted white, with a conventional slate roof and white painted timber windows in a variety of designs. The house is at the centre of stone built farm buildings and set in beautiful farmland near Windermere. It had been extended in the 19th century and, although… Read more »
A house in Milnthorpe
The house was originally a school room for the village and had been converted prior to these alterations. The additions consisted of an entrance pergola, an open car port and a glazed sun room. The pergola was designed to provide a feature at the entrance to the house and to screen the garden from adjoining properties. It is designed in clear finished Douglas fir with a slate roof and incorporates lighting with cables concealed… Read more »
Over 100 other houses
WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION Paul Grout Associates have successfully carried out work at over 100 other private houses. Details will be added to the website as time permits.
