Hardwick Flush Casement Windows for a Sympathetic Restoration in Plumtree
Key takeaways:
- Gowercroft supplied 37 Hardwick flush casement windows and several matching Accoya doors
- The windows were handcrafted from sustainable Accoya timber and finished in low-maintenance Duck Egg blue
- Each window was sized and styled to suit the varied architecture of a property formed from three cottages
- The project included both single and French doors, carefully designed to complement the home’s character
- Owners chose Gowercroft for long-lasting performance, bespoke service, and a traditional look
What was unique about this Nottinghamshire window replacement?
Gowercroft was contacted to supply replacement timber windows for White Cottage, a unique and characterful home in the Nottinghamshire village of Plumtree.
The property had once been three separate white cottages, which were later merged into one L-shaped family home. A modern brick extension was also added to create more space for the new owners, Ginny Hallam and Jon Fryer, and their young family.
The building’s mix of styles made it a complex project. Our team provided guidance and technical design support to ensure that every window worked with the home’s layout and character.
Where is White Cottage located?
Plumtree is a rural village in South Nottinghamshire, near Tollerton and Keyworth. It falls within the borough of Rushcliffe and is known for its Saxon-founded church, leafy setting, and one of the most successful cricket clubs in the region. Find out more about Plum Tree
Just a few miles from our Derbyshire workshop, the location allowed for close collaboration with the homeowners throughout the design and manufacturing process.
What did the owners want from their replacement windows?
Ginny and Jon were renovating the entire property themselves, managing everything from the extension to interior finishes. Preserving the original feel of the cottage was essential to their plans.
They knew the existing wood-effect PVC-u windows didn’t suit the look of the house. So they searched for real timber replacements with:
- Traditional styling
- High energy performance
- Long service life
- Sustainable materials
- A strong, no-fuss guarantee
Our Classic Range of timber windows and doors was exactly what they were looking for.
Why was Accoya the right material for this project?
Ginny and Jon chose Accoya® because they wanted timber that would last. Accoya is a high-performance modified wood made from fast-growing, sustainably sourced timber. It’s highly stable, resistant to rot and swelling, and ideal for windows and doors exposed to the elements.
What is Accoya®?
Accoya® is a modern timber made from sustainable sources. It goes through a treatment process that dramatically improves stability and the it’s service life, making it the perfect material for high quality windows and doors. You can find out more about Accoya® in this post – What is Accoya® Timber – or you can visit the Accoya® Website here.
Which windows and doors were used at White Cottage?
After visiting our workshop and seeing the detail in our craftsmanship, the owners selected:
- 37 Hardwick flush casement windows in Accoya
- Single and French doors made to match
- All finished in a soft Duck Egg blue to complement the white render and red brick
Because no two elevations were the same, our team carefully developed custom astragal bar layouts for each window. This helped maintain the visual balance and ensured every opening worked with the style of the specific part of the home.
You can find out more about the Hardwick range of replacement timber windows here.
Were the owners happy with the final result?
Ginny and Jon were thrilled with the finished product. Not only did the windows meet their design expectations, but the support they received throughout the process helped everything run smoothly.
“We wanted traditional hand-crafted timber windows and doors with high energy performance and a good guarantee. Gowercroft couldn’t have been more helpful in supplying just what we wanted and making sure that their windows and doors worked perfectly with the various architectural elements of our home.”
Their restored family home now reflects their original vision: a blend of tradition, sustainability, and long-lasting quality.
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