Discover how Original Conservation Rooflights transformed this Grade II listed Arts and Crafts home.
Some houses have a presence that endures through generations. Designed by celebrated Arts and Crafts architect Norman Jewson in 1926, this Grade II listed Cotswold home is one of them.
The owners’ ambition was not simply to restore the house, but to ensure it could be enjoyed in new ways for years to come. For many owners of heritage homes, this balance is familiar: the desire to enhance everyday living while preserving the architecture that first inspired them to invest in the property.
Alongside the careful refurbishment of the original building, the project introduced a traditional Cotswold stone garage with guest accommodation and a contemporary pool pavilion overlooking the gardens.
While differing in style, each addition shares the same commitment to craftsmanship and respect for the property's character. Natural light sits at the heart of the experience.
In the pool pavilion, sunlight moves across stone floors through the roof windows above, with light also reflecting gently from the water throughout the day. Guest accommodation feels bright and welcoming from the moment visitors arrive, while carefully positioned rooflights draw daylight deep into the interiors, creating spaces that feel calm, comfortable and connected to the landscape beyond.
To achieve this, Verity and Beverley Architects specified The Rooflight Co's Original Conservation Rooflight throughout both the traditional and contemporary elements of the project. Originally designed for sensitive heritage settings, the Conservation Rooflight combines authentic detailing with modern performance, allowing homeowners to bring more natural light into their homes without compromising the architecture they value.
In total, seven Conservation Rooflights were installed: three CR09-2s within the main pool pavilion, one CR08-2 above the shower room, and three CR14-2s in the garage and annex extension. The slim steel sections, traditional glazing clips and exceptionally low-profile appearance ensure these rooflights sit discreetly within both slate and Cotswold stone roofs. From a distance they are barely noticeable. Inside, however, their impact is felt every day.
This ability to work equally well within a traditional stone outbuilding and a contemporary pavilion made the Conservation Rooflight particularly suited to the project. It helped create a consistent thread between old and new, while respecting the distinct character of each building.
Today, the property feels brighter, more versatile and better connected to its surroundings. The original Norman Jewson house remains at its heart, complemented by a collection of beautifully considered spaces designed for modern living. Filled with natural light and crafted with longevity in mind, it is a home that honours its heritage while embracing the way people want to live today.
For more than 30 years, The Rooflight Co has helped clients bring natural light into some of the country's most characterful properties, creating rooflights that honour architectural heritage while supporting the way we live today.
Planning a listed, heritage or period property project? Discover The Original Conservation Rooflight and speak to our team about the right solution for your home.
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