Transforming a living space with bespoke oak design. Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Cotswolds Garden Room

by David Salisbury

This oak garden room is a striking example of a bespoke design, with twin feature gables echoing the architecture of the original building.

The host dwelling is not listed, nor in a Conservation Area, but does fall within the boundaries of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), so a complementary design and choice of materials were key to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

The resulting garden room has transformed the living space in this property, opening up panoramic views of the scenic local countryside.

David Salisbury recieved a clear brief from the client for this project which was to create a larger living space, suitable for everyday living, whilst taking in the stunning views of the Cotswolds.

They liaised closely with the local Planning Officer, to ensure their design would complement the host property and remain in-keeping with the original building, whilst working closely with Hewins on the timber specification.

The new bespoke structure is a substantial increase in size on the smaller lean-to conservatory it replaced, and now sits as a stunning garden room, rounded off with Cotswold Stone roof slates and large gable ends on two elevations.

The large glazed gables allow light to flood into the room and the full height glass panels taken all the way to the floor, provide panoramic views across the local area.