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Meanwhile, a Victorian extension with a 1970s conservatory at the rear of the property has been

demolished and replaced with a new steel-clad structure, complete with solar panels on the roof and

a modern kitchen/diner and utility room inside.

Retained windows have been restored and draught-proofed, insulation made of natural and

breathable materials has been introduced, lime plaster and renders have been returned – replacing

modern plasterboard and cement-based renders – while the gas boiler system has been changed to

an air source heat pump.

A trust spokesman said: “The whole of the house has, in effect, been rebalanced, returning it to an

equilibrium that will sustain and extend its useful life for further centuries, using principles and

techniques the original craftsmen who created it understood, combined with new cutting-edge

technologies.

“It is a marriage of the best of the past with the best of the present, acting as a beacon for a

sustainable future for our historic buildings.”

Jonathan Lloyd, chair of the trust, said: “This has been a long-term project and we are grateful for all

the work provided by board members, our past chair and to the support of the building firms

association with the renovation works: Seamans and JCE George.”