Transforming disused spaces into beautiful, energy-efficient homes is what we do best. Our latest stable-to-apartment conversion in North Wimborne demonstrates how we balance character with modern comforts, creating a warm, stylish, and sustainable rural retreat that respects the building’s heritage while embracing contemporary living.
Project Overview
Viewscape Construction was appointed to convert a disused stable in North Wimborne into a high-spec, one-bedroom apartment with a focus on sustainability and style. Our client wanted to preserve the building’s original charm while integrating modern comforts and eco-friendly technologies.
The finished property needed to be a beautifully crafted, energy-efficient home that would balance traditional materials with contemporary living standards. The goal was to create a characterful rural retreat that would deliver comfort, warmth, and reduced environmental impact all year round.
What We Did
Site Visit
Our process began with a detailed site visit, allowing us to assess the structure, understand the client’s vision, and identify any potential challenges early on. Evaluating the condition of the stable and its rural setting gave us valuable insights, enabling us to plan a sensitive conversion that respected the building’s heritage.
Our experienced team thoroughly reviewed the structural integrity, access points, and service connections, ensuring the project could progress smoothly, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to the surrounding environment.
Planning and Design
Working closely with our client, we created a bespoke design that perfectly balanced traditional character with modern innovation. The carefully planned internal layout introduced a cosy bedroom, a stylish bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen-living area designed to maximise natural light and create a spacious, inviting feel.
To enhance comfort and sustainability, we integrated underfloor heating, solar panels, and an air source heat pump, ensuring the apartment offers efficient, eco-friendly living while maintaining year-round warmth and energy performance.
Construction
We carried out a complete structural conversion, transforming the disused stable into a fully insulated, secure, and energy-efficient living space. Our experienced team managed every stage, from strengthening the existing structure to ensuring all works met current building regulations.
We installed handcrafted timber-framed windows and doors, carefully chosen to reflect the building’s rustic heritage while improving thermal performance. A feature log burner was added in the living area, providing both a practical heating solution and a cosy, focal point. Throughout the project, we maintained our commitment to strict timelines, budgets, and delivering the highest standard of workmanship.
Decoration and Finishing Touches
Our team completed the interior to the highest standard, fitting engineered wood flooring throughout to combine rustic charm with everyday practicality. The Howdens 'Elmbridge' kitchen, finished with elegant quartz worktops, provided a timeless, durable focal point for the open-plan living space.
Every element, from bespoke carpentry to precision glazing, was carefully designed and installed to create a cohesive, stylish finish. The result is a beautifully crafted home that is both functional and visually stunning throughout.
The Result
This former stable has been transformed into a charming, sustainable one-bedroom apartment that blends period character with modern comfort. Through our thoughtful approach, we combined traditional craftsmanship with advanced eco-technologies, including underfloor heating, solar panels, and an air source heat pump.
The result is an energy-efficient, character-rich home that offers year-round comfort and reduced environmental impact. This project showcases our dedication to detail and our commitment to creating sympathetic, high-spec rural developments that respect heritage while embracing the future.
The client was thrilled with the transformation, praising the seamless blend of old and new throughout the apartment. They were especially impressed by the attention to detail and how the finished space exceeded their expectations for comfort, style, and sustainability.
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