Ballilesk Cottage

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Ballilesk Cottage is a project we undertook to convert an old gardener's quarters and storage facility for the estate into a luxury residence.  The structure was not fit for habitation when we arrived on site and needed extensive remodelling. The works included the following;

• Demolition of rear store area.

• Taking down of 800mm thick internal masonry wall from roof to floor, dividing the building into 2.

• Taking down and slapping through of external walls to form opening for doors windows bi-fold door and to open up the property.

• Underpinning existing structure to suit levels etc.

• Excavating existing floor areas to allow underfloor heating to be installed.

• New drainage system installed.

• Re installing all floors to new floor level once insulated and piping fixed.

• Formation of small underground wine cellar below the cottage.

• 200m borehole had to be drilled for the ground source heat pump.  

• Re-roofing of existing buildings utilising natural slate and installation of 8 roof lights.

• Erection of 2 new extensions to the front and rear of the property.

• Conversion of Garage and Carport to form part of the new internal area of the cottage.

• New Doors and Windows throughout.

• Larch Claddings fitted to new Extension and existing structures.

• Patent Glazing installed in new extension roof alongside oaks staircase.

• Property fully Electrically rewired, Plumbed and heated from ground source heat pump exchanger.

• Reinsulating of entire building to conform to new energy efficiency standards.

• New external sun terrace and courtyard formed alongside BBQ area and garden stairways.

• Flagstone slabs installed throughout the ground floor of the property.

• Oak skirting’s facings and doors installed throughout property.

• New Kitchen, Bathrooms and utility rooms completed.  

• Utilities connected up to mains supplies

• External landscaping and paving complete.