Building Link Design were commissioned to provide Architectural Services for the restoration of Grade II listed Firbeck Hall and its wider estate. The works consist of an ambitious refurbishment of the Hall along with conversion of the Stable Block and other ancillary buildings. The existing Walled Garden, which would have previously served the kitchens will be transformed to create a sustainable one off dwelling, hidden beyond the existing walls. Within the wider estate 8 new executive homes will be created. The sale of these homes will create the funds to refurbish the historic elements of the estate.

The Hall has always maintained an element of local interest and Building Link Design are proud to be working alongside local developers Sophia Property Developments Ltd to help restore the Hall. The Friends of Firbeck Hall (FoFH) have shown a great interest in the Halls future and our team have had the pleasure of working with them in the common aim of saving Firbeck Hall.

It is proposed to fully refurbish the Hall to create 21 apartments over 3 floors. The external stonework will be cleaned and re-pointed where necessary. It is expected all roof timbers and timber floors along with all internal decorative timbers will unfortunately need to be removed due to the extent of dry and wet rot throughout the building coupled with the general deterioration. Once the damaged and rotten materials are removed the remaining structure can then be treated prior to the refurbishment continuing. The refurbishment of the stable block will create 3 no. dwellings. The roofs will be removed and the timbers replaced as needed. Windows and doors will be replaced which will replicate the original windows and doors.

A planning application has recently been submitted for the works to Firbeck Hall and we aim to be on site during 2018.

CGI’s courtesy of Birdwing Design

Historic Photographs courtesy of Mike Kennedy

William West (Sr.) Constructed the hall in 1594