The Homewood Renovation
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The first floor living room of The Homewood overlooks extensive gardens to the south
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First built in 1938 by Patrick Gwynne, The Homewood in Esher has been carefully restored for its new owner the National Trust
A unique example of 1930s pioneering modernism, the property underwent complete refurbishment and services upgrade by the architect, in collaboration with the original architect Patrick Gwynne, who remained in residence throughout the project over the last ten years of his life.
The principle accommodation is arranged over the first floor, with the central living and dining areas facing south over the extensive garden and linked to the bedrooms in the opposite wing via a glazed staircase hall containing a spiral stair.
Beyond the dining room a sun terrace has steps down to a pool and barbecue area. The kitchen is behind the main rooms, overlooking the entrance and with garaging beneath. A servant’s wing houses separate accommodation for a chauffeur and maids.
Data
- Begun: Feb 2000
- Completed: 2004
- Floor area: 710m2
- Sector: House
- Total cost: £811,100
- Procurement: Intermediate Form of Building Contract 1998 (IFC 98)
- Address: Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9JL, United Kingdom
Professional Team 
- Architect: Avanti Architects
- Project architects: Fiona Lamb, John Allan
- Client: The National Trust
- Services consultant: Martin Thomas Associates
- Main contractor: Jerram Falkus Construction
- Concrete repair specialist: Concrete Repairs
- Cabinetry refurbishment: Nick Goldfinger
- Landscape works: The National Trust
- Quantity surveyor: Sawyer & Fisher
- Structural engineer: Conisbee
Suppliers
- Heating: Tugwell Heating
- Electrical: TMS Electrical
- Roofing: Permanite
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