Brynwell Farm

Brynwell Farm has a fascinating history. The wider site incorporates remnants of an early, circa 9th–12th century, earth ringwork fortification.  The earliest surviving parts of the house date from the 14th or 15th century, with major alterations undertaken during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, followed by further updates during the later Georgian period.

The property is currently in a parlous state, having suffered significant neglect over many years. It was subsequently stripped of its significant architectural features, leaving a largely bare shell. More recently, the slate roofs have been patched, while a new corrugated iron roof has been installed over the barns to help arrest further decay.

This project seeks to repair and return the house to use as a habitable home. The house is surprisingly compact, and a small, single-storey glazed kitchen and dining extension will provide additional space for a modern kitchen and service spaces, allowing the core historic house to be sympathetically restored.

The adjoining barns will undergo minimal works to stabilise the structures and create weathertight workshop and storage spaces. The adjoining former cowhouse will be converted to provide independent accommodation.

A Feasibility Study and Pre-Planning Application have been completed, with positive feedback received from the Local Authority ahead of a formal Planning and Listed Building Consent application.