Georgian Town House Kitchen
WINCHESTER
This beautiful 17th century home with a later Georgian facade is one of Winchester’s finest private homes. The house itself was named after a tree planted in the garden by Charles II. Located in the heart of this historic city, it benefits from a magnificent orangery style kitchen extension which allows greater enjoyment of the Grade II listed brick walled gardens with the cathedral view beyond.
Britain’s foremost classical architecture practice, Adam Architecture, was engaged to oversee the renovation project, while the interior designer Max Rollitt was commissioned to re-design the interior spaces, including the kitchen and pantry. Max chose Guild Anderson to take these spaces forward from his original concept through to technical design, making and installation.
Clever layering of paint colours and antique pieces make it feel as if the kitchen has slowly evolved.
The original 18th century dresser which inspired the kitchen design.
OLD SCHOOL CHARM
Like Max Rollitt, we firmly believe in the refined, relaxed and old school charm of the English country house. Our work centres around back of house spaces, and it takes inspiration from the estate joinery found in English period houses and the characterful interiors which make these spaces so beguiling.
Distinctive detailing can be found in the clever layering of paint colours and prematurely aged oak finishes, alongside characterful antique pieces. which add huge charm to the space.
FEATURES
Details
Integrated appliances include a hidden Sub Zero fridge and freezer and a Miele dishwasher. Worktops throughout are in Bianco Eclipsia Quartz, with taps from Barber Wilsons & Co and Quooker. The ironmongery was cast using the lost wax casting method typical of the late Georgian period.
All appliances have been integrated with the exception of the Bertazzoni Range Cooker, which sits centrally below a bespoke mantle with hidden Novy extractor.
The small door to the right of the range cooker is hidden within a panel, and contains narrow shelves suitable for storing spices.
Integrated appliances such as this hidden fridge and freezer allow the room to function perfectly for modern family life.
Designed to Endure
Sensitively curated, we have worked collaboratively with Max Rollitt to create rooms that reflect the character of the home, allowing it to function beautifully for modern family life. Both the kitchen and the pantry have been tailored to the specific needs of the household and to the period features of the house.
The kitchen combines hand painted cabinetry alongside bespoke oak drawers in a finish unique to Max Rollitt. Careful consideration has been made to the choice of traditional paint colours with the bold kitchen island painted in Little Greene’s Cordoba, while the pale cabinetry is painted in Farrow & Ball’s archived Farrows White.
We have applied the principles of estate joinery, inspired by architecture of the house, creating rooms designed for hard work, executed with beauty and care. Blending heritage with personality these timeless rooms never date, but celebrate craft and tradition with understated pride.
