A recent refurbishment project for the Englefield Estate. The sawmill is a fabulous space, rich in history, which was a pleasure to work on.
The first phase of our long-term plan to regenerate the Estate Yard at the heart of Englefield Village is complete and has been marked by the Estate team’s move from a Victorian house into the newly refurbished Estate Office. We have worked carefully with architects, planners, builders and sustainability advisors over many years to sensitively convert the former sawmill at the Estate Yard into a modern, open-plan and sustainable workplace which respects the building’s industrial heritage. We’ve restored and retained the Cornish steam boiler, it’s engine and huge chimney stack. The flywheel adjoining the engine room, along with the gantry and pulley system, have also been retained and incorporated into the design. The saws have also been rehomed with the Hollycombe Trust steam museum in Surrey, where they are being preserved and put on display. Our Estates Director, Edward Crookes said: “This site has been the hub of work on the Estate for centuries – it’s just that the nature of work has changed.” He added: “Being more open plan is going to be helpful…it’s also going to help us on our journey to work more sustainably. It’s a one team philosophy and being in the village at the heart of the Estate, not remote from it, is important.” To read more about the conversion of the former sawmill and our vision to make the Estate Yard a thriving rural business hub, visit: https://lnkd.in/eE3kkMDJ With thanks to the whole Englefield Estate team and the project team, ADAM Architecture, Stonewood Builders Ltd, landscape architects Nicholsons and interior designers Kitesgrove #EnglefieldEstate #EstateOffice #RuralBusiness #Regeneration #Heritage
