The rise of listed buildings transformations
Recently permission for another transformation of a listed property to a pub has been granted to a historic city-centre Grade II listed building in Bath. A former Victorian bank, the conversion plans will take time as there are many considerations which need to be taken into account before any work can be carried out. Any refurbishment of an old property is fundamental to its preservation, but they also pose unique challenges and traditional craft skills, using age-old materials, often need to be utilised. Through our work with UK pub companies and restaurant chains, we have refurbished and renovated many historic, listed properties over the years. Being able to blend contemporary décor and modern furniture and kitchens into an old building while remaining sympathetic to its original features, and complying with regulations associated with a listed property is essential.
We are experts in transforming listed properties into pubs
One of the key examples of this area of our expertise is the renovation we carried out with Oakman Inns to turn a 14th Century former residential care home into a contemporary bar and restaurant. While extending the property and opening up spaces to create a light, airy dining space, we preserved the original aspects of the building. For instance, traditional plastering skills were carried out to restore the listed features, such as the cornices and exterior stone wall, which were crumbling, and the lath and plaster ceilings.
Again, working with Oakman Inns, we renovated a Grade II listed former coaching inn, which had laid vacant for several years. Due to the age and listed nature of the property, the restoration needed a lot of consideration to meet building approval. Stipulations from the local council and heritage groups, that any enhancements were sympathetic to maintaining the original character of the building, also needed to be met. The overall design blended the historical heritage of the 18th-century building, incorporating the original brick and timber while addressing the needs and tastes of contemporary customers.
The UK is renowned for its heritage, historic buildings – and a good pub! Blending the two isn’t a problem as long as careful consideration is given to the requirements and the renovation is sympathetic to the building’s original features to ensure its legacy remains intact.
Read about our refurbishment of The Cherry Tree in Olney, here https://c-i-c-ltd.co.uk/case-studies/cherry-tree-case-study/
