Warwickshire County Council has approved plans for a notable new project in a very picturesque part of the county.

Proposals drawn up by luxury design studio Rigby & Rigby have been given the green-light, paving the way for a revamp of an existing 1960s bungalow into something closer to the original manor house that once stood on the site.

Rigby & Rigby Architecture, led by associate director and architect, Dave Ellis, made an application for a dwelling that addressed the “unattractive” aesthetic of the current iteration. The client sought to update the property to “reflect the history of the estate…and create a sustainable and energy efficient home for their growing family”.

The studio’s neoclassical design garnered “resounding” support from the local authority; the council’s planning officer noted the proposal’s uniqueness and described the scheme as “truly exceptional”.

The largely-new home will retain the 20th century bungalow, recladding, extending and refurbishing it to meet the latest building standards. It should be quite the transformation…

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