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Winner of Master Builder Of the Year Award 2004 for stunning Cornish Georgian home

This project involved the extensive restoration, extension and refurbishment of a derelict three-storey Georgian Listed Building that was on the local authority 'at risk' list. The aim was to save the original features such as plasterwork, window shutters and original boxes.

The whole building was refurbished beautifully, to modern standards while retaining or reproducing original features, to create a magnificent house, which views over a beautiful Cornish harbour.

What the customer said:

He couldn't speak highly enough of the builder, who he described as 'reliable, flexible and producing outstanding quality work.' He also praised the builder for his innovative reuse of as much of the original material as possible.

What the Master Builder of the Year judges said:

"This huge restoration and extension project demonstrates a vast range of project management skills, high level of craftsmanship and highly technical "state of the art" building skills: an outstanding project from all points of view."

Description of work carried out:

The total restoration and extension of a Grade II listed Georgian vicarage

Builder’s name:

Farnham Brothers (Youlden & Barrett) Ltd, Yelverton, Devon

Site address:

Cornwall

Master Builder of the Year 2004 National winner

Regional winner of Category 3 - Professional residential/domestic restoration, refurbishment or extension costing more than £100,000

Sponsors of Master Builder of the Year 2004:

www.nissan.co.uk

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