The Grange

ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN: Jane Duncan Architects + Interiors

OVERVIEW: Nestled high amongst the Chiltern Hills, this Victorian Italianate villa has a rich history including tales of royal family members playing in splendid gardens as children. The property was once part of a much larger estate that has since been subdivided, with the barns and outbuildings now converted into separate dwellings. Barr Group works for The Grange involved the extensive two-phase remodelling, extension and renovation of the main house and the creation of a serene, detached poolhouse and leisure suite. A newly formed library, wine cellar, games room and home cinema make this a complete family home.

MAIN HOUSE: Works began with the complete remodelling of the central section of the ground floor to achieve a large, single-level, open-plan family kitchen, dining and living space, with expansive fine-line architectural glazing leading to the main south-facing terrace and landscaped gardens beyond. The rest of the property was renovated, including restoration of period features and bespoke cabinetry throughout.

Read more: The Grange Legacy – Part I: The Main House

POOLHOUSE & LEISURE SUITE: Phase II works at The Grange involved the construction of a 200-sq-metre detached pool house and leisure suite, designed to complement the grandeur of the original house while blending into the beautiful, mature gardens with breath-taking views over wooded valleys. The poolhouse structure, including two fully glazed faces, is supported by a steel frame and exposed white galvanised steel posts. Italian stone tiles transition seamlessly into a sprung timber floor of the adjoining gym, with a separate laundry and a built-in kitchenette.

Read more: The Grange Legacy – Part II: The Pool House