Sussex Manor House
The current owners sought to elevate the interior of this beautiful moated Elizabethan manor house to the same level as its breathtaking gardens
This house has had a rich history going back to Doomsday times. More recently it's been a showcase project for Lutyens & Jeckell, as well as being home to iconic musician Jimmy Page.
The project to renovate the interior of the house was extensive and spanned a number of years. Its historic significance brought close attention from the conservation authorities and conservation architects.
Our role was to replace the entire first floor flooring, replace several ground-floor doors with fire rated conservation doors, produce an elaborate hand carved linenfold vanity unit and one of our favourite recent commissions; an exact replica of the original Elizabethan front door.
The current owners sought to elevate the interior of this beautiful moated Elizabethan manor house to the same level as its breathtaking gardens
This house has had a rich history going back to Doomsday times. More recently it's been a showcase project for Lutyens & Jeckell, as well as being home to iconic musician Jimmy Page.
The project to renovate the interior of the house was extensive and spanned a number of years. Its historic significance brought close attention from the conservation authorities and conservation architects.
Our role was to replace the entire first floor flooring, replace several ground-floor doors with fire rated conservation doors, produce an elaborate hand carved linenfold vanity unit and one of our favourite recent commissions; an exact replica of the original Elizabethan front door.
This house has had a rich history going back to Doomsday times. More recently it's been a showcase project for Lutyens & Jeckell, as well as being home to iconic musician Jimmy Page.
The project to renovate the interior of the house was extensive and spanned a number of years. Its historic significance brought close attention from the conservation authorities and conservation architects.
Our role was to replace the entire first floor flooring, replace several ground-floor doors with fire rated conservation doors, produce an elaborate hand carved linenfold vanity unit and one of our favourite recent commissions; an exact replica of the original Elizabethan front door.
This house has had a rich history going back to Doomsday times. More recently it's been a showcase project for Lutyens & Jeckell, as well as being home to iconic musician Jimmy Page.
The project to renovate the interior of the house was extensive and spanned a number of years. Its historic significance brought close attention from the conservation authorities and conservation architects.
Our role was to replace the entire first floor flooring, replace several ground-floor doors with fire rated conservation doors, produce an elaborate hand carved linenfold vanity unit and one of our favourite recent commissions; an exact replica of the original Elizabethan front door.
This house has had a rich history going back to Doomsday times. More recently it's been a showcase project for Lutyens & Jeckell, as well as being home to iconic musician Jimmy Page.
The project to renovate the interior of the house was extensive and spanned a number of years. Its historic significance brought close attention from the conservation authorities and conservation architects.
Our role was to replace the entire first floor flooring, replace several ground-floor doors with fire rated conservation doors, produce an elaborate hand carved linenfold vanity unit and one of our favourite recent commissions; an exact replica of the original Elizabethan front door.
This house has had a rich history going back to Doomsday times. More recently it's been a showcase project for Lutyens & Jeckell, as well as being home to iconic musician Jimmy Page.
The project to renovate the interior of the house was extensive and spanned a number of years. Its historic significance brought close attention from the conservation authorities and conservation architects.
Our role was to replace the entire first floor flooring, replace several ground-floor doors with fire rated conservation doors, produce an elaborate hand carved linenfold vanity unit and one of our favourite recent commissions; an exact replica of the original Elizabethan front door.
The current owners sought to elevate the interior of this beautiful moated Elizabethan manor house to the same level as its breathtaking gardens
The current owners sought to elevate the interior of this beautiful moated Elizabethan manor house to the same level as its breathtaking gardens
This house has had a rich history going back to Doomsday times. More recently it's been a showcase project for Lutyens & Jeckell, as well as being home to iconic musician Jimmy Page.
The project to renovate the interior of the house was extensive and spanned a number of years. Its historic significance brought close attention from the conservation authorities and conservation architects.
Our role was to replace the entire first floor flooring, replace several ground-floor doors with fire rated conservation doors, produce an elaborate hand carved linenfold vanity unit and one of our favourite recent commissions; an exact replica of the original Elizabethan front door.
This house has had a rich history going back to Doomsday times. More recently it's been a showcase project for Lutyens & Jeckell, as well as being home to iconic musician Jimmy Page.
The project to renovate the interior of the house was extensive and spanned a number of years. Its historic significance brought close attention from the conservation authorities and conservation architects.
Our role was to replace the entire first floor flooring, replace several ground-floor doors with fire rated conservation doors, produce an elaborate hand carved linenfold vanity unit and one of our favourite recent commissions; an exact replica of the original Elizabethan front door.
This house has had a rich history going back to Doomsday times. More recently it's been a showcase project for Lutyens & Jeckell, as well as being home to iconic musician Jimmy Page.
The project to renovate the interior of the house was extensive and spanned a number of years. Its historic significance brought close attention from the conservation authorities and conservation architects.
Our role was to replace the entire first floor flooring, replace several ground-floor doors with fire rated conservation doors, produce an elaborate hand carved linenfold vanity unit and one of our favourite recent commissions; an exact replica of the original Elizabethan front door.
This project tested our resourcefulness and demonstrated our tenacious ‘can-do’ attitude
The first floor flooring was a considerable undertaking, at around 200 sq/m. Timber selection is a big part of our approach to flooring. We were able to source the master bedroom at 35 sq/m and each board around 600mm wide, from a single tree, providing a beautiful consistent finish. We also hand-plane our floors in the traditional way, so had to schedule the manufacture of the floor over a number of months to ensure it was on site when needed.
The design for the fire doors needed to incorporate a physical fireproof barrier to satisfy the regulatory constraints, whilst at the same time, have a traditional aesthetic to satisfy the conservation teams and the client. Our design team consulted with technical specialists, worked on construction prototypes and produced various artistic and technical drawings, to ensure the project team could approve our designs.
This project tested our resourcefulness and demonstrated our tenacious ‘can-do’ attitude
The first floor flooring was a considerable undertaking, at around 200 sq/m. Timber selection is a big part of our approach to flooring. We were able to source the master bedroom at 35 sq/m and each board around 600mm wide, from a single tree, providing a beautiful consistent finish. We also hand-plane our floors in the traditional way, so had to schedule the manufacture of the floor over a number of months to ensure it was on site when needed.
The design for the fire doors needed to incorporate a physical fireproof barrier to satisfy the regulatory constraints, whilst at the same time, have a traditional aesthetic to satisfy the conservation teams and the client. Our design team consulted with technical specialists, worked on construction prototypes and produced various artistic and technical drawings, to ensure the project team could approve our designs.
The first floor flooring was a considerable undertaking, at around 200 sq/m. Timber selection is a big part of our approach to flooring. We were able to source the master bedroom at 35 sq/m and each board around 600mm wide, from a single tree, providing a beautiful consistent finish. We also hand-plane our floors in the traditional way, so had to schedule the manufacture of the floor over a number of months to ensure it was on site when needed.
The design for the fire doors needed to incorporate a physical fireproof barrier to satisfy the regulatory constraints, whilst at the same time, have a traditional aesthetic to satisfy the conservation teams and the client. Our design team consulted with technical specialists, worked on construction prototypes and produced various artistic and technical drawings, to ensure the project team could approve our designs.
The first floor flooring was a considerable undertaking, at around 200 sq/m. Timber selection is a big part of our approach to flooring. We were able to source the master bedroom at 35 sq/m and each board around 600mm wide, from a single tree, providing a beautiful consistent finish. We also hand-plane our floors in the traditional way, so had to schedule the manufacture of the floor over a number of months to ensure it was on site when needed.
The design for the fire doors needed to incorporate a physical fireproof barrier to satisfy the regulatory constraints, whilst at the same time, have a traditional aesthetic to satisfy the conservation teams and the client. Our design team consulted with technical specialists, worked on construction prototypes and produced various artistic and technical drawings, to ensure the project team could approve our designs.
The first floor flooring was a considerable undertaking, at around 200 sq/m. Timber selection is a big part of our approach to flooring. We were able to source the master bedroom at 35 sq/m and each board around 600mm wide, from a single tree, providing a beautiful consistent finish. We also hand-plane our floors in the traditional way, so had to schedule the manufacture of the floor over a number of months to ensure it was on site when needed.
The design for the fire doors needed to incorporate a physical fireproof barrier to satisfy the regulatory constraints, whilst at the same time, have a traditional aesthetic to satisfy the conservation teams and the client. Our design team consulted with technical specialists, worked on construction prototypes and produced various artistic and technical drawings, to ensure the project team could approve our designs.
The first floor flooring was a considerable undertaking, at around 200 sq/m. Timber selection is a big part of our approach to flooring. We were able to source the master bedroom at 35 sq/m and each board around 600mm wide, from a single tree, providing a beautiful consistent finish. We also hand-plane our floors in the traditional way, so had to schedule the manufacture of the floor over a number of months to ensure it was on site when needed.
The design for the fire doors needed to incorporate a physical fireproof barrier to satisfy the regulatory constraints, whilst at the same time, have a traditional aesthetic to satisfy the conservation teams and the client. Our design team consulted with technical specialists, worked on construction prototypes and produced various artistic and technical drawings, to ensure the project team could approve our designs.
This project tested our resourcefulness and demonstrated our tenacious ‘can-do’ attitude
This project tested our resourcefulness and demonstrated our tenacious ‘can-do’ attitude
The first floor flooring was a considerable undertaking, at around 200 sq/m. Timber selection is a big part of our approach to flooring. We were able to source the master bedroom at 35 sq/m and each board around 600mm wide, from a single tree, providing a beautiful consistent finish. We also hand-plane our floors in the traditional way, so had to schedule the manufacture of the floor over a number of months to ensure it was on site when needed.
The design for the fire doors needed to incorporate a physical fireproof barrier to satisfy the regulatory constraints, whilst at the same time, have a traditional aesthetic to satisfy the conservation teams and the client. Our design team consulted with technical specialists, worked on construction prototypes and produced various artistic and technical drawings, to ensure the project team could approve our designs.
The first floor flooring was a considerable undertaking, at around 200 sq/m. Timber selection is a big part of our approach to flooring. We were able to source the master bedroom at 35 sq/m and each board around 600mm wide, from a single tree, providing a beautiful consistent finish. We also hand-plane our floors in the traditional way, so had to schedule the manufacture of the floor over a number of months to ensure it was on site when needed.
The design for the fire doors needed to incorporate a physical fireproof barrier to satisfy the regulatory constraints, whilst at the same time, have a traditional aesthetic to satisfy the conservation teams and the client. Our design team consulted with technical specialists, worked on construction prototypes and produced various artistic and technical drawings, to ensure the project team could approve our designs.
The first floor flooring was a considerable undertaking, at around 200 sq/m. Timber selection is a big part of our approach to flooring. We were able to source the master bedroom at 35 sq/m and each board around 600mm wide, from a single tree, providing a beautiful consistent finish. We also hand-plane our floors in the traditional way, so had to schedule the manufacture of the floor over a number of months to ensure it was on site when needed.
The design for the fire doors needed to incorporate a physical fireproof barrier to satisfy the regulatory constraints, whilst at the same time, have a traditional aesthetic to satisfy the conservation teams and the client. Our design team consulted with technical specialists, worked on construction prototypes and produced various artistic and technical drawings, to ensure the project team could approve our designs.
This replica front door was one of our all time favourites to work on
Our whole ethos is based on looking at surviving historical joinery detail and seeking to replicate what has worked so well. Here we got a rare opportunity to do exactly that with a surviving 500 year-old door.
Period homes are never uniform, and neither are their doors, but because we handmake our doors we can incorporate all of the home's quirks through our construction, whilst also modernising the design where needed. The beauty of replicating this door was that the design was already exquisite, the only modernisation it needed was some glass adding behind the grille to keep drafts out.
This replica front door was one of our all time favourites to work on
Our whole ethos is based on looking at surviving historical joinery detail and seeking to replicate what has worked so well. Here we got a rare opportunity to do exactly that with a surviving 500 year-old door.
Period homes are never uniform, and neither are their doors, but because we handmake our doors we can incorporate all of the home's quirks through our construction, whilst also modernising the design where needed. The beauty of replicating this door was that the design was already exquisite, the only modernisation it needed was some glass adding behind the grille to keep drafts out.
Our whole ethos is based on looking at surviving historical joinery detail and seeking to replicate what has worked so well. Here we got a rare opportunity to do exactly that with a surviving 500 year-old door.
Period homes are never uniform, and neither are their doors, but because we handmake our doors we can incorporate all of the home's quirks through our construction, whilst also modernising the design where needed. The beauty of replicating this door was that the design was already exquisite, the only modernisation it needed was some glass adding behind the grille to keep drafts out.
Our whole ethos is based on looking at surviving historical joinery detail and seeking to replicate what has worked so well. Here we got a rare opportunity to do exactly that with a surviving 500 year-old door.
Period homes are never uniform, and neither are their doors, but because we handmake our doors we can incorporate all of the home's quirks through our construction, whilst also modernising the design where needed. The beauty of replicating this door was that the design was already exquisite, the only modernisation it needed was some glass adding behind the grille to keep drafts out.
Our whole ethos is based on looking at surviving historical joinery detail and seeking to replicate what has worked so well. Here we got a rare opportunity to do exactly that with a surviving 500 year-old door.
Period homes are never uniform, and neither are their doors, but because we handmake our doors we can incorporate all of the home's quirks through our construction, whilst also modernising the design where needed. The beauty of replicating this door was that the design was already exquisite, the only modernisation it needed was some glass adding behind the grille to keep drafts out.
Our whole ethos is based on looking at surviving historical joinery detail and seeking to replicate what has worked so well. Here we got a rare opportunity to do exactly that with a surviving 500 year-old door.
Period homes are never uniform, and neither are their doors, but because we handmake our doors we can incorporate all of the home's quirks through our construction, whilst also modernising the design where needed. The beauty of replicating this door was that the design was already exquisite, the only modernisation it needed was some glass adding behind the grille to keep drafts out.
This replica front door was one of our all time favourites to work on
This replica front door was one of our all time favourites to work on
Our whole ethos is based on looking at surviving historical joinery detail and seeking to replicate what has worked so well. Here we got a rare opportunity to do exactly that with a surviving 500 year-old door.
Period homes are never uniform, and neither are their doors, but because we handmake our doors we can incorporate all of the home's quirks through our construction, whilst also modernising the design where needed. The beauty of replicating this door was that the design was already exquisite, the only modernisation it needed was some glass adding behind the grille to keep drafts out.
Our whole ethos is based on looking at surviving historical joinery detail and seeking to replicate what has worked so well. Here we got a rare opportunity to do exactly that with a surviving 500 year-old door.
Period homes are never uniform, and neither are their doors, but because we handmake our doors we can incorporate all of the home's quirks through our construction, whilst also modernising the design where needed. The beauty of replicating this door was that the design was already exquisite, the only modernisation it needed was some glass adding behind the grille to keep drafts out.
Our whole ethos is based on looking at surviving historical joinery detail and seeking to replicate what has worked so well. Here we got a rare opportunity to do exactly that with a surviving 500 year-old door.
Period homes are never uniform, and neither are their doors, but because we handmake our doors we can incorporate all of the home's quirks through our construction, whilst also modernising the design where needed. The beauty of replicating this door was that the design was already exquisite, the only modernisation it needed was some glass adding behind the grille to keep drafts out.
"Working with Jack Badger was a delight! It was probably the smoothest and most enjoyable part of this project. Seeing the exquisite effect, I can only say thank you, both on my own behalf and on behalf of this ancient manor house!"
Client, Sussex Manor House
"Working with Jack Badger was a delight! It was probably the smoothest and most enjoyable part of this project. Seeing the exquisite effect, I can only say thank you, both on my own behalf and on behalf of this ancient manor house!"
Client, Sussex Manor House
"Working with Jack Badger was a delight! It was probably the smoothest and most enjoyable part of this project. Seeing the exquisite effect, I can only say thank you, both on my own behalf and on behalf of this ancient manor house!"
Client, Sussex Manor House
"Working with Jack Badger was a delight! It was probably the smoothest and most enjoyable part of this project. Seeing the exquisite effect, I can only say thank you, both on my own behalf and on behalf of this ancient manor house!"
Client, Sussex Manor House
"Working with Jack Badger was a delight! It was probably the smoothest and most enjoyable part of this project. Seeing the exquisite effect, I can only say thank you, both on my own behalf and on behalf of this ancient manor house!"
Client, Sussex Manor House
"Working with Jack Badger was a delight! It was probably the smoothest and most enjoyable part of this project. Seeing the exquisite effect, I can only say thank you, both on my own behalf and on behalf of this ancient manor house!"
Client, Sussex Manor House
"Working with Jack Badger was a delight! It was probably the smoothest and most enjoyable part of this project. Seeing the exquisite effect, I can only say thank you, both on my own behalf and on behalf of this ancient manor house!"
Client, Sussex Manor House
"Working with Jack Badger was a delight! It was probably the smoothest and most enjoyable part of this project. Seeing the exquisite effect, I can only say thank you, both on my own behalf and on behalf of this ancient manor house!"
Client, Sussex Manor House
"Working with Jack Badger was a delight! It was probably the smoothest and most enjoyable part of this project. Seeing the exquisite effect, I can only say thank you, both on my own behalf and on behalf of this ancient manor house!"
Client, Sussex Manor House
Being a part of the story of this iconic Elizabethan manor house, and knowing our work could be there for the next 500 years, makes us incredibly proud
This stunning house is now used as a set for film and television; seeing our flooring as the backdrop to exquisite furnishings, and against the beautifully restored interior, reflecting several period styles from the history of the house, is both rewarding and satisfying.
The internal fire doors on the ground floor also look perfectly in place. It can often be challenging in period properties to balance the right aesthetic with modern building regulations, but with a pragmatic, open minded project team and a willingness to invest the time and effort to achieve the results, we prove time and time again that it can be done.
Being a part of the story of this iconic Elizabethan manor house, and knowing our work could be there for the next 500 years, makes us incredibly proud
This stunning house is now used as a set for film and television; seeing our flooring as the backdrop to exquisite furnishings, and against the beautifully restored interior, reflecting several period styles from the history of the house, is both rewarding and satisfying.
The internal fire doors on the ground floor also look perfectly in place. It can often be challenging in period properties to balance the right aesthetic with modern building regulations, but with a pragmatic, open minded project team and a willingness to invest the time and effort to achieve the results, we prove time and time again that it can be done.
This stunning house is now used as a set for film and television; seeing our flooring as the backdrop to exquisite furnishings, and against the beautifully restored interior, reflecting several period styles from the history of the house, is both rewarding and satisfying.
The internal fire doors on the ground floor also look perfectly in place. It can often be challenging in period properties to balance the right aesthetic with modern building regulations, but with a pragmatic, open minded project team and a willingness to invest the time and effort to achieve the results, we prove time and time again that it can be done.
This stunning house is now used as a set for film and television; seeing our flooring as the backdrop to exquisite furnishings, and against the beautifully restored interior, reflecting several period styles from the history of the house, is both rewarding and satisfying.
The internal fire doors on the ground floor also look perfectly in place. It can often be challenging in period properties to balance the right aesthetic with modern building regulations, but with a pragmatic, open minded project team and a willingness to invest the time and effort to achieve the results, we prove time and time again that it can be done.
This stunning house is now used as a set for film and television; seeing our flooring as the backdrop to exquisite furnishings, and against the beautifully restored interior, reflecting several period styles from the history of the house, is both rewarding and satisfying.
The internal fire doors on the ground floor also look perfectly in place. It can often be challenging in period properties to balance the right aesthetic with modern building regulations, but with a pragmatic, open minded project team and a willingness to invest the time and effort to achieve the results, we prove time and time again that it can be done.
This stunning house is now used as a set for film and television; seeing our flooring as the backdrop to exquisite furnishings, and against the beautifully restored interior, reflecting several period styles from the history of the house, is both rewarding and satisfying.
The internal fire doors on the ground floor also look perfectly in place. It can often be challenging in period properties to balance the right aesthetic with modern building regulations, but with a pragmatic, open minded project team and a willingness to invest the time and effort to achieve the results, we prove time and time again that it can be done.
Being a part of the story of this iconic Elizabethan manor house, and knowing our work could be there for the next 500 years, makes us incredibly proud
Being a part of the story of this iconic Elizabethan manor house, and knowing our work could be there for the next 500 years, makes us incredibly proud
This stunning house is now used as a set for film and television; seeing our flooring as the backdrop to exquisite furnishings, and against the beautifully restored interior, reflecting several period styles from the history of the house, is both rewarding and satisfying.
The internal fire doors on the ground floor also look perfectly in place. It can often be challenging in period properties to balance the right aesthetic with modern building regulations, but with a pragmatic, open minded project team and a willingness to invest the time and effort to achieve the results, we prove time and time again that it can be done.
This stunning house is now used as a set for film and television; seeing our flooring as the backdrop to exquisite furnishings, and against the beautifully restored interior, reflecting several period styles from the history of the house, is both rewarding and satisfying.
The internal fire doors on the ground floor also look perfectly in place. It can often be challenging in period properties to balance the right aesthetic with modern building regulations, but with a pragmatic, open minded project team and a willingness to invest the time and effort to achieve the results, we prove time and time again that it can be done.
This stunning house is now used as a set for film and television; seeing our flooring as the backdrop to exquisite furnishings, and against the beautifully restored interior, reflecting several period styles from the history of the house, is both rewarding and satisfying.
The internal fire doors on the ground floor also look perfectly in place. It can often be challenging in period properties to balance the right aesthetic with modern building regulations, but with a pragmatic, open minded project team and a willingness to invest the time and effort to achieve the results, we prove time and time again that it can be done.
