South east end of studio space with doors to work spaces open. Cathy Schwabe Architecture. Photograph by David Wakely.

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Before the extensive programme of sensitive repairs, refurbishment and redevelopment was undertaken Syningthwaite Priory farm comprised a Grade 1 listed Priory, with an attached 19th century farm house, a stone threshing barn and later ranges of agricultural building set out in a courtyard arrangement. Read more The Cistercian Priory, which dates from 1155, had been on the Buildings at Risk register prior to work commencing. Wildblood Macdonald were involved in extensive negotiations with English Heritage and the local planners to agree a strategy for the repair of the buildings and securing their long term use. The resulting scheme converted outbuildings into luxury holiday accommodation, with the threshing barn being carefully rebuilt and remodelled to provide visitor accommodation. The Priory has been subject to a painstaking sensitive programme of repairs to the external fabric. A further phase of work will see the interior of the Priory refurbished and updated to provide a family home for the owner of the site.

Sliding doors, which define Dining Room can slide to change the feel of the room Photography - Eric Hausman

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John McManus

This Old House, Bedford. I was asked to be back on the team to work on the second oldest house TOH had ever worked on! It was a great project, super homeowners and a fair amount of discovery and challenges as we brought this old house back to her former glory. The homeowner needed more space and wanted to add on a great room of the kitchen. I was tasked with creating a kitchen that fit into todays modern world but celebrated the "old house" details. Exposed beams, uneven floors, posts and storage needs where all high on the to do and worry list! Working in a full size pantry with counters and a deep freeze provided that function and charm we were all hoping for in this new kitchen. A custom blue inset island with a beautiful 2" thick honed Danby marble top works nicely in the open concept feel. Glass fronted cabinets, blue and white tile and a hint of red in the back wall of the pantry all have a nod to the historic roots of the property and subtle reminder to it's part in the American Revolution. All the episodes of this exciting project may be viewed by going to www.thisoldhouse.com, search Bedford. Enjoy!

Front door to renovated Lodge House in the Strawberry Hill Gothic Style. c1883 Warfleet Creek, Dartmouth, South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo Styling by Jan

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Entry Porch with friendly dog.