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United States George Clarke transforms 'knackered' Grade II listed home - uncovering a traditional well
On the first episode of the show, George Clarke visited Stroud, where couple Phil and Leighla were transforming their ramshackle Georgian farmhouse. Looking to keep original features as well as add a new extension, the couple had a vision of incorporating bright colours in an industrial-style.
Due to the farmhouse being Grade II listed, the couple were told they had to preserve and reinstate some of its original features.
After 10 months of renovating the couple showed off their new home, that George had designed for them.
The couple had a bespoke steel staircase fitted as well as a bespoke marble countertop in the kitchen.
When knocking down old walls ready to build the conservatory, builders uncovered a traditional hand-dug well.
The couple opted to incorporate this into their home, making it a feature in their enormous hallway with a glass top.
Lights were also added to the well feature to greet guests as they enter the family home.
George said: “What a transformation it is…it’s fantastic…it looks so good.
“With their bold L-shaped extension, they’ve nailed it and defined contrast between old and new, all the elements work together.”
The kitchen featured a large island as well as a huge range cooker in a bright yellow colour.
New windows filled the kitchen with light which naturally flowed into the “snug” room.
The couple also restored the farmhouse’s original wood burner, incorporating traditional features into their modern new home.
But did Phil and Leighla stick to their original £125,000 budget?
Leighla said: “We’ve spent just over £140,000, we have gone a bit more than we hoped.”
