Debden - Rook End 

Planning solutions: a dominating addition to this listed building was not allowed by the conservation officer, so a single-storey extension replaced the ramshackle lean-to, but sunk into the ground, allowing the thatched roof to remain undisturbed. Minimal disturbance was caused to the main building.

Works carried out: new oak lintel replaced collapsed original and now supports main spine beam. New oak plate to support first floor joists, which no longer reached the existing plate, as the timber-framed walls had ballooned out. The cottage was then underpinned, drains added, timber-framed extension built, water treatment plant (mains water is not available), installation of Aga (and new chimney flue), replacement lime render first floor ceilings, addition of under-floor heating and random-width solid oak floors, solid oak doors with hand-made Suffolk latches, sunken patio paved with steps and retaining walls. Bricks and beams exposed and cleaned. Lime render and lime wash used on all old internal walls.