The End House, Cambridge

Earlier this year we were appointed to refurbish, upgrade, alter and extend this Grade II listed house, which is the largely unspoilt work of the celebrated Arts and Crafts architect Baillie Scott, built in 1911.

 

It is less than half a mile from the centre of Cambridge in a beautiful secluded garden enclosed by the grounds of colleges.

 

The extension will be minimalist, using the same materials as the original.  The house, reverting from two dwellings to one, acquires five newly fitted bathrooms and a splendid kitchen.

 

We aim to bring the thermal performance of the fabric almost to current Building Regulation standards.  Other ‘green’ measures include rainwater harvesting and a bank of solar panels in the garden.

 

Baillie Scott’s enthusiasm for the rural vernacular brought farmhouses to the suburbs.  This tough, economic, picturesque and unadorned form of building appealed to Cambridge dons, five of whom were to commission houses from him during his early career.

 

All consents have been obtained and work will commence in January.