College Lawn
Located on one of Cheltenham’s finest Regency terraces, College Lawn is an extensive renovation and contemporary extension to a Grade II listed villa.
Arkipad were appointed to carefully restore and reimagine the property, balancing the preservation of its historic fabric with the needs of modern family living.
Project Type: Grade II Listed Renovation & Contemporary Extension
Status: Completed
Living Spaces:
Architecturally designed kitchen and dining extension with strong garden connection, alongside restored formal Regency rooms and supporting utility spaces.
Key Features:
Frameless sliding glazing / Bespoke kitchen design / Sculptural pocket doors with antique brass detailing / Hidden pantry / Utility & boot room / Dog wash / Lightweight zinc-roof extension / Conservation-led restoration works / Immersive 3D design development
Materials:
Roman cement render / Standing seam zinc / Slimline aluminium glazing / Heritage Glazing / Bespoke timber joinery / Antique brass ironmongery / Natural stone terraces / Traditional lime-based finishes
Heritage & Restoration:
Extensive repair and conservation works to the Grade II listed Regency villa including Roman cement replacement, restoration of historic detailing and treatment of crazed and delaminating paintwork.
The project involved significant conservation and repair works throughout the existing building, including the restoration and replacement of traditional Roman cement render, alongside the careful treatment of crazed and delaminating historic paint finishes. A sensitive, fabric-first approach was adopted throughout, ensuring the character and proportions of the original Regency architecture were retained and enhanced.
To the rear, a lightweight contemporary extension creates a striking contrast to the historic building while remaining visually subservient to the original house.
Defined by clean horizontal lines, slim-framed glazing and a floating zinc roof canopy, the extension opens seamlessly onto the landscaped garden through large frameless sliding doors, creating a strong connection between internal and external living spaces.
Internally, the scheme was centred around the creation of a new architecturally designed kitchen and dining space, alongside a utility room, boot room, dog wash and concealed pantry.
Drawing inspiration from the client’s generationally owned antique furniture, bespoke moulding details were carefully developed and reinterpreted throughout the cabinetry and joinery to create a timeless and deeply personal interior language.
A particular highlight of the project is the series of bespoke pocket doors, designed using immersive 3D modelling technology and crafted as functional pieces of joinery art. Featuring refined shadow gap detailing, elegant arched heads and antique brass finishes, the doors combine contemporary precision with traditional craftsmanship.
The result is a home that carefully bridges heritage and modernity, restoring the elegance of the original Regency villa while introducing refined contemporary spaces tailored to modern living.
