The Shaw Orangery
Purchased from the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, the house was steeped in history, and was once previously used as a watch point by French president Charles de Gaulle during the Second World War to observe troop manoeuvres across the Cannock chase. Although more recently neglected, the property’s enviable 4 acres of land and rich heritage were enough to convince the new owners that a major restoration project could turn this unique property into their dream home - one which would see the property evolve from shabby to chic in just 18 months.
The existing property, although boasting an impressive 20 rooms still felt tired and underachieving of its true potential. The back of the property had vast amounts of unused space which wasn’t being utilised giving an awkward shape to this potentially beautiful home.
The Brief:
- To provide a feature which would complement the
original building and add value to the house. - To create a room which allowed space for regular entertaining
- To provide views of the beautiful garden all year round
- To bring the outside in.
The Orangery:
The solution to the problem was to to build an orangery designed to fit into the disjointed area at the back of the property, the orangery blended into White Lodge’s structure to create a continual flow between the adjacent walls. Our skilled craftsmen breathed light into the old property by constructing a 7 x 4.5m orangery which allowed the outside garden to be truly enjoyed all year round.
This captured what would be the goal of the whole restoration project.
The location for the new Orangery and a forest of gutters and wastepipes!
The Basework is well under way.
Good progress! - The base work is complete but preparing the areas above the Orangery and the mass of waste and water pipes was essential before building the Orangery.
The Orangery is installed and the roof seal is in progress.
External construction and
painting is now complete.
The internal work progressing, the walls are plastered.
The Circular feature window take light into the second kitchen.
The enhanced fasia, pilasters and cruciform windows - it's all in the detail!
The Orangery interior has been created as a beautiful living space.
The Oranegry is now a perfect place to enjoy the extensive gardens all year round.
Light floods from the lantern glazed with High Insulation, Blue Tinted Solar Controlled, Self- Cleaning Glass.
With modern lighting and features like this circular window the effect can be stunning.
A completed job, looking fabulous and very close to our artists watercolour!
