Let there be light

Sally and Marc Cornwell bought their property for its potential but discovered that only a radical rethink would unlock the exceptional home they wanted

WORDS Alexandra Pratt

HOMEOWNERS Marc and Sally CornwellLOCATION GloucestershirePROJECT Replace a double garage and oil tank with an energy-efficient extensionCONSTRUCTION MasonryBUILD ROUTE Architect, builder plus some owner project managementBUILD COST £3,000/m² We had a few difficult years after facing bereavement, the Covid period and working from home with two teenage boys,” says Sally Cornwell. “It became apparent to us that we needed more space and more quiet.” The family, who had previously lived in a Cotswold barn conversion, bought their home seven years ago. Marc and Sally loved the four bedrooms and large gardens. They also recognised it had good potential for improvement. They also loved the fact that the property had a good quality of light. “Light is so important for your health and wellbeing,” says Marc, who works in brand design…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2024

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