Client: Private
Sector: Residential
Location: Wickhambreaux
Ward: Canterbury City Council
Status: Planning
The Frognall Farmhouse project is a sensitive redevelopment of an 18th-century Grade II listed building in the village of Wickhambreaux, Kent. Rooted in a heritage-led approach, the scheme carefully restores and enhances the original structure while introducing contemporary, sustainable design elements that respect the farmhouse’s historic character. Every intervention — from material choices to massing — is designed to be subservient to the main building, preserving its identity and setting within the landscape.
The layout creates a seamless blend of traditional and modern living, with a new kitchen and living space extending from the original footprint, alongside a discreet pool house, gym, and a multi-purpose annex. These additions are thoughtfully placed to echo the site’s agricultural heritage while enabling modern family life. Landscape design reintroduces elements of the former orchard, with mature trees retained and new green spaces enhancing both biodiversity and the overall setting.
Balancing conservation with innovation, the Frognall Farmhouse project ensures this much-loved historic home remains both functional and future-ready — an enduring piece of Kent’s architectural story, respectfully reimagined.
