A new detached garage building in the grounds of an historic house designed in a Cape Dutch Style. The new building is sympathetic to the unique design of its parent building.

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The property is in a Conservation Area and has a number of large protected trees so the building is constructed with no-dig technology - piles supporting a floor slab that is entirely above the ground, which allows air and water to the tree roots below.

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The line of the drive was cut with an air-spade to ensure that no tree roots would be damaged and the stone setts are on a cellular mat to spread the load and allow water to percolate through to the roots below.

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Great care has been taken to match the detailing of the original house while building to modern standards, resulting in a dramatic setting for the client's cars that also contributes to the Conservation Area and the setting of the historic house.