The Renovation of Albury Park Mansion

Trevor Martin Developments Ltd – Albury Park Restoration
The 3 year restoration of Albury Park Mansion
        
In 2011, Trevor Martin Developments Ltd was awarded the renovation, roofing and building works required to restore and convert Albury Park Mansion at Albury near Guildford, a spectacular Grade II** listed stately home steeped in history.  The task was to convert this glorious mansion house into twelve luxurious apartments that exude style, splendour and craftsmanship.
Phase one of the renovation required strategic demolition and cut-through of walls and ceilings.  Great care was taken to salvage such items as tiles, bricks, stone and cornices for future use whilst ensuring the Tudor and Victorian exterior and the 63 Gothic brick chimneys were protected.
Early 2012 saw the start of the roofing works.  The main roof was stripped and investigation work begun.  During this year, all 63 chimney stacks were renovated and re-pointed, roof tiles were salvaged and reused and replaced with new Keymer tiles and felt roofs were replaced with traditional lead roofs.
By summer of 2012, with roofing works progressing well, the focus moved to the stonework repairs, exterior restoration, ground works and renovation of the Mews section.  One of the biggest challenges the TM team faced was to alter and renovate the building sympathetically with period history, but with the guidance of interior design experts, the goal of restoring this magnificent listed building to its former glory whilst also bringing it into the 21st century was achieved.
Internal works began in 2013.  One by one, the apartments were created, each designed to maximise on its aspect and natural features of the rooms.  The old wine cellars were converted into entertainment and leisure areas which included media rooms, gyms, strong rooms and spas, and balconies and roof terraces were created for some apartments.  Many of the original ceilings and doors were carefully restored, and the elegant cantilevered staircase, work of Sir John Soane, also underwent restoration and is now one of many splendid historical features that gives the building such character, along with hand-crafted timber panel and oak doors and stairs.
 
Being involved in such an important heritage project has been exciting and challenging, and now as the project reaches completion after three years, Trevor Martin and his team of builders, roofers and associated trades can reflect on their time spent at Albury Mansion and be immensely proud of what they have achieved.  Not only have they successfully restored an architectural gem but they have also created 12 prestigious apartments with outstanding craftsmanship.  This commitment to excellence crowned Albury Park Mansion as the ‘Best Renovation’ by the National What House? Awards 2013 as well as winning the award for ‘Best Landscape Design’.

In 2011, Trevor Martin Developments Ltd was awarded the renovation, roofing and building works required to restore and convert Albury Park Mansion at Albury near Guildford, a spectacular Grade II** listed stately home steeped in history.  The task was to convert this glorious mansion house into twelve luxurious apartments that exude style, splendour and craftsmanship.

Phase one of the renovation required strategic demolition and cut-through of walls and ceilings.  Great care was taken to salvage such items as tiles, bricks, stone and cornices for future use whilst ensuring the Tudor and Victorian exterior and the 63 Gothic brick chimneys were protected.

Early 2012 saw the start of the roofing works.  The main roof was stripped and investigation work begun.  During this year, all 63 chimney stacks were renovated and re-pointed, roof tiles were salvaged and reused and replaced with new Keymer tiles and felt roofs were replaced with traditional lead roofs.

By summer of 2012, with roofing works progressing well, the focus moved to the stonework repairs, exterior restoration, ground works and renovation of the Mews section.  One of the biggest challenges the TM team faced was to alter and renovate the building sympathetically with period history, but with the guidance of interior design experts, the goal of restoring this magnificent listed building to its former glory whilst also bringing it into the 21st century was achieved.

Internal works began in 2013.  One by one, the apartments were created, each designed to maximise on its aspect and natural features of the rooms.  The old wine cellars were converted into entertainment and leisure areas which included media rooms, gyms, strong rooms and spas, and balconies and roof terraces were created for some apartments.  Many of the original ceilings and doors were carefully restored, and the elegant cantilevered staircase, work of Sir John Soane, also underwent restoration and is now one of many splendid historical features that gives the building such character, along with hand-crafted timber panel and oak doors and stairs.

Being involved in such an important heritage project has been exciting and challenging, and now as the project reaches completion after three years, Trevor Martin and his team of builders, roofers and associated trades can reflect on their time spent at Albury Mansion and be immensely proud of what they have achieved.  Not only have they successfully restored an architectural gem but they have also created 12 prestigious apartments with outstanding craftsmanship. This commitment to excellence crowned Albury Park Mansion as the ‘Best Renovation’ by the National What House? Awards 2013 as well as winning the award for ‘Best Landscape Design’.

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By Trevor Martin, Director of Trevor Martin Developments Ltd and TM Roofing, Fleet, Hampshire

Trevor Martin Developments Ltd