The Folly & Boat House

Residential

The Folly Year Complete – 2023 Project description A Private Client commissioned Shingler Construction to build a folly using traditional methods. Sandstone from a local quarry was used, and stone quoins were dressed on site to provide the finishing details to the apertures which look out onto the lake. As the folly was situated on a man-made island, six-meter-deep piles were used to stabilise the build. Inside, access to the ...

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Georgian Inspired New Build

Residential

Duration – 12 months Location – Shropshire Year completed – 2022 Project brief – Demolishing an existing property and building a new home with ancillary accommodation and garaging. This spacious 6-bedroom property took inspiration from Georgian architecture and was a traditional brick build with stone detailing. It included a large garage with annexe above that linked to the main property via a glazed gallery. In order to facilitate the build, ...

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Private Client Barn Conversion

Residential, Listed Buildings & Conservation

Location – UK Duration – 2 Years Year Complete – 2022 Project brief – Barn Conversion and swimming pool installation The project consisted of renovating an old barn and constructing an adjacent swimming pool enclosed by one of the UK’s largest domestic free standing glass structures, which overlooks the extensive grounds of the property.  The existing visible timber structure was retained to maintain the building’s original character and an internal ...

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Lakeside Lodge

Residential

Location – Shropshire Time to Complete – 6 Months Year Complete – 2017 This stunning project was built and designed in partnership with Base Architects for a private client. Completed in 2017, Lakeside Lodge was constructed using local products, a request of the client, with a timber frame structure. It featured Grinshill stone steps down to a private lake, with seamless level threshold sliding doors to the south and west, ...

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Kennedy Road, Shrewsbury

Residential

This bespoke residential building project of a contemporary family home located on Kennedy Road, Shrewsbury was a project that BASE Architecture commissioned Shingler Construction to complete. The architect’s provided Shingler Construction with an exact specification to extend and refurbish this residential property for a private client. The extension of this luxury property included building an underground swimming pool which was located beneath an existing garage. The property also underwent a complete refurbishment ...

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Oakfield, Great Ness

Residential

This Georgian-style residential building project was commissioned by BASE Architecture for a private client. Shingler’s provided a constructional service for this luxury family home and worked to the exact specification given by the architect. This bespoke property located in Great Ness, on the outskirts of Shrewsbury is a new build that was given a Georgian design using quality modern materials. This property covers 9,000 square feet over 3 floors, all ...

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