Energy upgrades included external wall insulation (EWI), solar panels, and an air source heat pump. Alongside this, the interior was fully reworked to improve flow, light, and spatial connections, creating a more cohesive sequence of rooms with a strong relationship to the garden and surrounding countryside.

To improve circulation, the staircase was repositioned, opening up the winter living room and study. These spaces are now centred around the original fireplace, which also serves the dining room. The upper stair was largely retained, as its configuration already provided an effective distribution of bedrooms.

The kitchen and dining spaces were reconstructed to address a previously cold, single-glazed elevation and a lack of natural light. The new, more generous kitchen connects seamlessly to the dining area, anchored by a striking glass-to-glass corner window that frames views of the landscape and the expansive Suffolk skies.

The project incorporates a Pluck kitchen, Maxlight glazing, Accoya replacement sash windows, bespoke joinery, and tiles from Claybrook and Ketley. A bold colour palette, combined with bespoke upholstery by Polly Granville, creates a warm, characterful interior—resulting in a cosy yet highly efficient contemporary reinterpretation of a classic English country cottage.