Highland Estate Lodge
Living Spaces
The existing lodge building was substantially refurbished to meet modern standards of comfort. The existing rendered stonework was wrapped in breathable, sustainable wood fibre insulation and sensitively re-rendered so that the soft character of the original building was preserved whilst greatly improving the comfort of the occupants. A lime render was selected because it provides an attractive finish which allows the existing building to breathe, particularly important for historic buildings where moisture is contained within thick earth bearing walls. The windows were replaced with double glazing and repairs carried out to chimneys, gutters, structural floors and rooflights. An air source heat pump was specified to provide a sustainable heating source, an energy efficient solution for a property where mains gas is not an option. The airsource heat pumps are connected to underfloor heating which is the primary source of heating in the property, an energy efficient solution as the building is now very well insulated. A new insulated ground floor was installed as part of the works and the loft insulation was replaced. The two extensions which are substantially glazed have a contrasting look and feel to the existing building with its smaller traditional sash and case windows. The east and west wings have created places for large parties to gather and enjoy the landscape, whilst the existing corniced and panelled rooms provide cosy bedrooms, a private office and a snug imbued with the charcter of the old lodge.
The existing lodge building with new sunroom to the west.
The double height glazing looks out across the estate to the loch and Glen Coe beyond.
The curved ridge of the red zinc roof helps to reduce the height of the two storey extension so that it remains subserviant to the existing lodge.
The new porch canopy provides shelter but allows sunlight via three rooflights.
The vertical windows reveal a stripe of the dramatic landscape made up of rock, bracken, tree and sky.
The existing lodge has a two storey extension to the east which provides a generous banqueting space.
The bathrooms were refitted to feel calm and modern.
The oak staircase was carefully refurbished.
Cupboards were created withing the wall depth and carefully detailed to match the existing timber linings.
The east extension provides a striking and generous gathering space.
The mezzanine enables the craftmanship of the green oak roof trusses to be fully appreciated.
The new kitchen looks out onto a wooded slope.
Detail of the oak staircase with built in storage below. The glass balustrade allows light from above to reach the interior of the kitchen.
The oak staircase is a focal point within the two storey extension.
The sunroom was entirely framed in green oak. Rooflights at different heights permit cross ventilation.
There is a small platform, perfect for reading tucked up high in the roof trusses.
Detail of the green oak roof truss.
The mezzanine has spectacular views and overlooks the banqueting space below.
The existing lodge building with new sunroom to the west.
