Stunning Mill House Extension, Cornwall

Summary

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  The Mill is set into the woods in rural Cornwall.

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  The Mill's thick stone walls are exposed were possible.

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  Industrial style flat-laid blockwork features in kitchen.

This old Mill House in Cornwall has undergone a huge conversion and extension to become a luxurious five-bedroom home, protected by the failsafe Newton CDM System.

The Project

Simon Williams purchased the 18th Century Water Mill in 2015 with a view to renovate, develop and extend the beautiful property. Located in Blowinghouse just South of Perranporth, he wanted to extend it into his private residence.

Once planning permission was gained for the required conversion and extension to transform the mill into a luxurious 5-bedroom family home, Simon liaised with CAD Architects on the design, which incorporated a waterproofing design specified by Newton.

An additional large garage with charming two-bedroom ancillary accommodation was also added to the grounds of the property. This required specialist steel and concrete foundations, given the close proximity of the water.

The Solution

In order to restore the old mill and achieve a Grade 3 habitable environment, BS 8102:2009 recommends that a Type C internal cavity drain membrane system is one of the primary forms of waterproofing. This is because it is the most failsafe system that is least prone to defects and issues.

The Newton CDM System is also completely maintainable, and was therefore ideal for the 18th-Century structure. Considering Williams Creative Homes did not want to compromise the external appearance of the thick stone walls.

The proximity of the river also meant there was a high risk of water ingress. However, Newton’s robust cavity drain waterproofing system captures water using Newton 508 membrane on the walls and then drains it away by gravity via Newton Basedrain.

The Result

Finished to an incredibly high standard by Williams Creative Homes, Simon has been living in the property ever since. Meanwhile, the Newton waterproofing system successfully ensures that his home is completely dry and protected.