Project

Farragon

Description

The renovation and modern reincarnation of an historic two-and-a-half-storey townhouse in Aberdeen’s west end. Works involved the complete strip-out, remodel and reconfiguration of the space to introduce communal open-plan living and considered injections of light.

Made-to-measure joinery was specified throughout, including an intricately designed 3.5 metre high Accoya front door, solid oak staircase, birch cabinetry and wine cellar. A traditional Victorian staircase and sash and case windows were sensitively restored. New cornicing and stained glass were heritage matched.

Specialist fixtures and fittings include parquet flooring, patent glazing and Crittal-style doors. Further building works included new marble laid bathroom suites, timber and black zinc entrance canopy, alterations to the roofscape and redecoration.

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Two and a half story Victorian house with Crittal style doors and timber and black zinc extension entrance canopy
Front entrance with custom made 3.5 metre high Accoya front door with a timber and black zinc extension entrance canopy.
Ercolani Reprise Wooden chair, white walls and grey floor with large wooden door
Large family-style kitchen, hallway and dining area with wooden table and six wishbone chairs. White walls, herringbone flooring and hanging lights. View to garden through Crittal style doors.
Large open plan dark blue kitchen with gold hanging lights and island dining area. View to garden from Crittal style doors
Kitchen and dining area with wooden table and six wishbone chairs. White walls, herringbone flooring and hanging lights. View to garden through Crittal style doors.
Living room area with log burner fire, Victorian style bay window, wooden chair and sofa with white walls and tree view from large windows
Large living room area with victorian bay window, cornicing and log burner fire. Wooden chair in corner with parquet flooring and white walls.
Large living room area with sofa, cornicing and white wooden staircase. Dining room table with wishbone chairs. Parquet flooring and white walls.
Large wooden dining table with five wishbone chairs, grey hanging lamps and tall vertical window
Person climbing white staircase with stained glass window in background
Bedroom with four poster wooden bed, grey blanket and white bedding. A wishbone chair and bedside table with bird ornaments.
Bedroom with four poster bed, bedside table and white bedding. Doorway with view of staircase.
White, wooden Victorian ornate staircase meets modern oak staircase leading to attic space
Tiled bathroom with stand-up shower and black fixtures, a white freestanding bath and window view of trees
Desk space with single wooden chair in roofscape with large glazing
Front entrance with custom made front door. Timber and black zinc extension entrance canopy with open front door open and lights on.

Collaborators

Awards

The quality of workmanship was impeccable

Coldwells Build’s approach and the friendly, professional nature of their team has made for the perfect family home.

Clients: Lisa & Craig Beattie | Farragon, Aberdeen

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An outside shot looking into a heavily glazed house. Through the glass, a dog can be seen sitting at the bottom of a birch plywood spiral staircase. The home’s exterior materials are made from timber cladding and board marked concrete.

Coldwells Build Winners at 2023 Federation of Master Builder Awards

Coldwells Build are honoured to be named Scotland’s overall winners for our Farragon and The Arbor House projects at the 2023 Federation of Master Builder Awards. [2 Min Read Time]

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