Woodford Architecture and Interiors

05/09/2025

Progress shots from our new zero carbon farmhouse, that replaces a dilapidated farmhouse. Located near the Camel estuary near Padstow in Cornwall; working with our fantastic clients, the project has been driven by a desire to create an outstanding low impact home and landscape design that sensitively responds to the sites’ outstanding setting and local characterises, employing local rural skills and rural methods of construction, using locally sourced sustainable materials of the highest quality with a view to achieve net zero. The materials palette is rustic, including corten steel brise soleil, local slate stone walling and roofing and a biodiverse green roof.

04/09/2025

Work has begun on the sensitive restoration and refurbishment of what is claimed to be possibly the oldest inhabited farmhouse on Dartmoor, this Grade II* listed farmhouse and associated buildings, that has late medieval (13th century origins).

Located in the heart of Dartmoor National Park and overlooking the stunningly beautiful and partly wooded River Dart Valley.

The proposed works include the restoration of the barn lean-to, the woodshed and western extension to the farmhouse; all of which are deteriorating and in need of repair; removal of the existing modern rooflights and their replacement with conservation rooflights, and sensitive alterations to the internal layout of the kitchen and mezzanine in the farmhouse and the studio in the barn will enable wider views and appreciation of the roof structures and architecture of the buildings.

The introduction of a PV slate roof and ground source heating system, will reduce reliance on oil fired heating and reduce carbon emissions.

The construction approach, which has been driven by our amazing clients and incredible custodians of the buildings is to use natural, local materials wherever practical, including stone from Blackenstone quarry (the only remaining working granite quarry within Dartmoor National Park), lathe and plaster to replace plasterboard and English oak for doors and windows.

18/11/2024

This week we are one of The List by House and Garden featured members. Thank you The List by House and Garden

04/11/2024

We are delighted to have secured planning and listed building approval for the sensitive restoration and refurbishment of this Grade II* listed farmhouse and associated buildings, that has late medieval (14th century origins).

Located in the heart of Dartmoor National Park and overlooking the stunningly beautiful and partly wooded River Dart Valley.

The proposed works include the restoration of the barn lean-to, the woodshed and western extension to the farmhouse; all of which are deteriorating and in need of repair; removal of the existing modern rooflights and their replacement with conservation rooflights, and sensitive alterations to the internal layout of the kitchen and mezzanine in the farmhouse and the studio in the barn will enable wider views and appreciation of the roof structures and architecture of the buildings.

The introduction of a PV slate roof and ground source heating system, will reduce reliance on oil fired heating and reduce the carbon emissions.

We have now been appointed to develop a very natural led and local skills led approach to the interior design and the technical design that will secure the ongoing management and maintenance of this designated heritage asset.

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30/10/2024

Located on the Eastern edge of Dartmoor and occupying a prominent knoll position with views over its estate and beautiful countryside surroundings of pasture and woods. We have secured planning and listed building approval for the restoration and refurbishment of this stunning Grade II listed house, together with new landscaping and the introduction of a new swimming pool and field kitchen set within the walled gardens of the house.

We are now working with our clients to develop the technical and interior design of the project, that will bring a new lease of life to this outstanding period country home. park

25/09/2024

Progress photographs of the restoration and refurbishment of this iconic Grade II listed building located within the Mousehole are taking shape with the assistance of a talented team of craftspeople.

17/07/2024

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In talking to Gavin and Sarah Woodford, we find a reputation for quality and exceptional attention to detail. Woodford Architecture and Interiors, co-founded by Gavin and Sarah, has a reputation for delivering sensitive architecture and interior design solutions that transcends mere construction to....

21/05/2024

20/05/2024

Work has begun on our refurbishment of this family home on Dartmoor.

Located within the captivating rural landscape of Dartmoor National Park our project is surrounded by lush woodlands and granite boulders with distant landscape views, offering a tranquil retreat in the heart of Devon’s countryside.

The landscape design is light touch and seeks to work with the existing structural elements of the garden. The intention is to improve the garden’s biodiversity and create a softer setting for the house; one that is more suitable for a 21st century family whilst retaining some of the classical Victorian landscape features. The current garden is primarily laid to lawn and gravel. With the new design we seek to re-address this balance introducing a front garden, mixed borders, an orchard, a kitchen garden and wildlife friendly meadow management as well as refining access to be more comfortable. The folly, rockery, woodland copse and pathways through, will be restored. A sheltered outdoor kitchen area with dining patio incorporating existing walls within the garden, will be created. The calculated biodiversity net gains are anticipated to be + 97 %.

Internally we are refurbishing the house to improve the quality of the living accommodation and include a new wellness space replacing an existing dilapidated studio and a garage building. Utilising a palette of local stone from Blackenstone quarry, less then 6 miles from the site and a “green” biodiverse roof comprising boulders, local fauna and flora, designed to settle the building into this stunning landscape setting.