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Starting Point
Built in 1851 as a pub | Became a private house in 1870 | Extended 1870 and 1909
Large, no insulation, old gas boiler | Some old and some 1970s poor quality windows
Dilapidated with many original features | A local landmark lived in by one family for 100+ years
![FMB Winner (Eastern Region) PRL 1 FMB Winner (Eastern Region) PRL 1](https://property-revolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FMB-Winner-Eastern-Region-PRL-1.jpg)
Principles
Make the house warm and comfortable to live in | Bring the EPC from unmeasurably low to an A
Preserve and enhance the history and character | Use natural materials as much as possible
21st century technology with the character and beauty of an old house
![FMB Winner (Eastern Region) PRL 3 FMB Winner (Eastern Region) PRL 3](https://property-revolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FMB-Winner-Eastern-Region-PRL-3.jpg)
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History and character
Roof stripped, insulated and renewed with as many original tiles as possible
Chimneys and brickwork restored with traditional materials | Internal layout largely maintained
Fireplaces uncovered | Original doors, staircase and floorboards renovated
Underfloor heating on ground floor is both efficient and invisible
![FMB Winner (Eastern Region) PRL 5 FMB Winner (Eastern Region) PRL 5](https://property-revolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/FMB-Winner-Eastern-Region-PRL-6.jpg)
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Internal finishes
Efforts made to use natural new materials | Wood and ply kitchen cupboards
Marmoleum and ceramic flooring | Metal switches | Reclaimed floorboards from salvage yard
Most bathroom fittings from Ebay
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Design inspiration
The heyday of the house – 1900 to 1930 | Research on the house and its inhabitants
Arts and Crafts movement | William Morris
Colour and natural forms | Our own floor designs and some hand painted tiles