The Traditional Company are very proud to see our work in the June edition of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine. This has been one of our most memorable projects and we are incredibly pleased for Lanes Cottage who has won the ‘Best Extension’ award 2019.
Norman and Zoe Carter bought a Grade II listed cottage on a two-and-a-half acre plot which had almost become ‘derelict’. With a difficult time trying to get planning permission for their extension they eventually got the go-ahead and work began. The couple got in contact with us and sent a full plan of their garden plans, designed by Jo Alderson. We were tasked to install a Steel Amphitheatre, Legacy Lawn and Driveway Edging, Traditional Estate Fencing, a bespoke Steel Handrail and numerous Corten Steel Planters which would establish the framework of the garden. Working with Cheltenham based Guy Jones and his team from Emotive Landscapes we started this project in June 2018.
Traditional Metal Entrance Gates add security and beauty to your property. They are the first thing that visitors see on arrival and add elegance to your driveway. Quadrant Entrance Gates were chosen for this site. With more of a central detailing, these are our most popular. Handmade at our Fabrication Unit using only quality British steel they are made to exacting standards. With a number of options to how you can finish the look of the gate, the client chose our cast post tops called Rutland tops with shepherd crooks detailing on the top of the gate. All of our gates can be manufactured for automation if required.
Following on from the design, Corten Steel Planters were created and installed on site. The four photographed to the rear of the house elegantly start from ground level and follow the slope towards the stunning country view. The client opted for this as not only does it have a beautiful end result but will last for years to come as it does not become brittle in the cold weather or rot. More Steel Planters were installed around the garden, one next to the amphitheatre to create a natural break between the house and amphitheatre and the second separating the patio from the lawn which can be seen from the large kitchen window. The planters held some of the 4000 bulbs that were planted by the Emotive Team.
