When it comes to this highly original holiday home almost everything is in the round.

Surveyor Steve Roberts and his wife Natalie knew their dream property presented a conundrum, specifically an absence of straight walls. However, they have quite literally risen to the challenge restoring a 1891 windmill, if not to its former working glory, then modifying its use to fashion an intriguing, high spec holiday home.

A record 31 projects have been shortlisted for this year’s RIBA East regional awards.

Last year the institute chose 25 finalists – itself a record – in the region, which covers Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

When I was very young I had a fascination for Enid Blyton’s Faraway Tree – in particular the treetop home of the character Moonface, where all the furniture was curved to match not only the shape of the tree but also his round, moon-shaped face.

Natalie Roberts can’t quite believe her luck. It’s been nine years since she and her husband Steve bought their farmhouse with a derelict windmill in the garden and yet she is still excited every time she pulls into the driveway. “When we arrive home having been away even just for a day, I can feel myself relax”

Three new homes in Suffolk are among five design and build projects in the county shortlisted for the RIBA 2017 Regional Awards.

Pairs Windmill conversion will blow you away. Among the day’s baubles and tinsel, they spotted an advert in our paper for a home – with a
derelict windmill attached. And that’s where their labour of love began.
Their ‘project’ began life in 1891 and was first a windmill perched high on a ridge just two miles outside Lavenham.

Eight properties in Suffolk and Essex have been shortlisted for a prestigious architecture award.

Towards the end of 2014, Steven Roberts contacted us with regard to an old windmill that he planned to renovate and use as a holiday let. Originally built in 1891, the windmill was in a state of disrepair and required an extensive programme of renovation which included an insulated render system.

Professional Builder reports on a stunning windmill conversion using Kerto LVL Engineered Timber Solutions for Roof Systems.

Cockfield Windmill, situated in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, was a former windmill structure recently converted to accommodation for holiday lets. Before it was converted, the structure was just a mill stump constructed of brick with a traditional tar coating which no longer had its sails or cap.

Beech Architects were the architects involved in this interesting, yet challenging project, where the client wanted a new cap based on the traditional ‘inverted boat’ form, exploiting the stunning views over the Suffolk countryside.

Cockfield Windmill, situated in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, was a former windmill structure recently converted to accommodation for holiday lets. Before it was converted, the structure was just a mill stump constructed of brick with a traditional tar coating which no longer had its sails or cap.