Originally a granary, this stone and cob building sits on the tidal river of Lerryn near the Fowey Estuary in Cornwall. It was converted to a home in the 1950s, but had been unused for several years prior to the purchase by the current owners. Historic photos showed coasting crafts pulled up the river frontage and it was believed that the first floor was used for the storage of grain. The local community were very fond of the building and it was important to retain its open frontage onto the river for views down the valley.

The project included an extensive renovation, including conservation of the original stone and cob fabric using traditional techniques, under pinning, a reinstated roof, introducing flood prevention strategies for the ground floor and bespoke joinery.

Two minimal glazed extensions were added which allowed for better movement around the house and the house was reordered to provide living accommodation facing out onto the river and the bedrooms to the rear. Following conservation principals for the works to the existing building and with a very light touch for extension and reorganisation the renovations were successful in breathing new life back into the property.

Alice was project architect while employed at Long and Kentish Architects, working to the designs of MJ Long.