Shooting Box Cottage

Most of the renovation projects Kent Building Developments takes on are for existing stone or brick constructed buildings. Occasionally something a little more unusual comes along. So it was with the Shooting Box Cottage which was built at the turn of the 19th century. This distinctive wooden building with ship lap cladding to its walls and gables was in a sorry state.

The decision taken was sadly to demolish and rebuild. The challenge with Shooting Box Cottage was to rebuild this charming estate cottage to comply with both modern building regulations and to comply with conservation regulations. Saving the original Victorian fire place and chimney’s was a priority.

Today Shooting Box Cottage sits proudly alongside the Shooting box. The cottage is a sturdy brick built structure but you would never know. Wooden cladding has brought this distinctive cottage back to life. Replaced decorative timber tracery to the gables and a newly commissioned roof with decorative finials, with the replacement of the original chimneys mean the cottage has retained its Victorian appearance.

Finally the original Victorian fireplace was restored and a stunning new balcony to the rear of the building completes the picture.

Kent Building Developments is often involved in larger renovation projects. We do also get involved in  smaller projects, such as sun room and garden room extensions. We work closely with all our customers to ensure that deadlines are met and that expected standards are maintained.