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Luxury Garden Store/Workshop Delivered to the Isle of Mull
The original owners of this family bungalow on the Isle of Mull were adamant that nothing less than their very own cedar-clad luxury garden store and workshop would suffice, creating a building worthy of standing proudly alongside their beautiful coastal home.
Our small team of skilled craftsmen manufactured the wall panels in our workshop, allowing for straightforward on-site assembly, before receiving the external cladding. The shallow-pitched roof has been carefully designed to comfortably accommodate traditional Western Red Cedar shingles, creating a timeless and attractive appearance.
Beautifully crafted cedar doors will grace the front elevation, complementing the natural materials used throughout the structure. We look forward to seeing the building successfully completed and are confident it will provide many years of practical use and enjoyment.
We are pleased to share a selection of photographs illustrating the manufacture and progress of the project to accompany this description.
Whilst we are not fortunate enough to be undertaking the erection of the building ourselves, we are delighted to have been entrusted with its design and manufacture. Constructed using quality materials and traditional timber-frame principles, the structure has been carefully prepared for assembly on site with detailed instructions.
We are confident that the homeowners will successfully oversee the erection and completion of the building and we look forward to seeing this impressive cedar-clad structure take its place within such a stunning setting on the Isle of Mull.
A delightful Place to Sit
With Spring all around and long summers just around the corner, we were delighted to have the opportunity to build this attractive 5m x 2.4m south facing garden shelter.
Designed to make the most of its sunny position, the shelter provides and welcome shade from the heat of the midday and afternoon sun, whilst offering a peaceful retreat to relax and enjoy the garden. Whether its a morning coffee, an evening glass of wine, or simply sitting quietly watching the birds visiting the garden, this charming addition creates a wonderful outdoors living space that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons.
The combination of this practical shelter, attractive design and a beautiful garden setting makes this a truly inviting place to escape, unwind and appreciate the outdoors.
New Cedar Shingles finished with a coat of T22 Oil
New cedar shingles were fixed over Tyvek and battens on two elevations of this Kentish Colt bungalow and finished with a coat of T22 oil, resulting in many years of protection and longevity of this stunning wood.
A Stunning Transformation with Replacement Windows and an application of Barn Paint
This semi-rural bungalow near Sandwich in Kent has been tastefully brought back to life with the application of two coats of Anthracite Grey Bedec-barn paint to the aged cedar cladding, together with new energy rated A Anthracite Grey uPVC windows, beautifully set in our traditional Colt softwood treated sub-frames.
This stunning transformation enhances both the property’s value and overall appearance.
“15 sqm Luxury Garden Room – Your space, Your escape…”
Transform your garden with a beautiful crafted 15 sqm retreat, designed to give you space away from the main house without even leaving home.
We expertly constructed and externally clad this garden room with premium Western Red Cedar, that delivers natural warmth, durability and timeless style.
Together, with large light flooding windows and a patio door in stylish slate grey uPVC, the design creates a bright contemporary feel, while framing your garden views.
The fully insulated structure, paired with a high performance single-ply membrane roof, ensures a cool feel in summer, whilst remaining warm in winter.
Whether you are creating a home gym, a focused office space, a teenage hang-out or a dedicated hobby room, this versatile garden room adapts effortlessly to your lifestyle.
A practical investment – A luxury finish – A space you will enjoy for many years is awaiting you!
Should you wish to discuss your dream garden retreat with us, then please let us know.
“From Master Bedroom to Two Single Bedrooms…”
This elevation began life in the mid-1960’s as a master bedroom with a traditional Oriel window. During in the 1990’s, the Oriel was removed and replaced with two non-Colt windows and the room divided in two.
With a passion for tradition and a keen eye for detail, the current owners wanted to restore the look of their loving home with new windows, in true Colt style!
The old windows and shingles were removed, new roof-supporting stanchions were correctly positioned and modern egress-hinged escape uPVC A rated windows were installed, endorsed by FENSA.
Inside, the room will once again be divided into two smaller bedrooms; this time finished seamlessly by our clients for their expanding family.
Externally, the elevation was completed with cedar shingles, beautifully treated with T22 nourishing cedar oil to enhance and protect the natural finish.
We were delighted with the result; this project took just four days to complete, now, our clients have the fun part in creating two modern bedrooms in their very own style.
New Garden Annexe
With garden rooms and the need for extra living space continuing to rise, this generous garden annexe perfectly fits the bill and now takes pride of place in the beautiful garden of a Colt bungalow near Chatham, Kent.
The brief was to create a luxury home for a retired relative, with low thresholds for easy access and sleek internal sliding pocket doors to maximise space. Full planning approval was obtained and the build was carried out under building regulations, with inspections at every stage.
With an internal floor space of approximately 40 sqm and an additional 12 sqm provided by the external roof overhang, this annexe rivals many small retirement bungalows for both comfort and practicality. The open-plan living area features a fully equipped kitchen with premium NEFF appliances and a generous built-in cupboard to house the fridge freezer, with extra rooms for coats, cleaning equipment and other essentials. This clever layout leaves plenty of space for relaxing, cooking and entertaining. Read more →
New Cedar Wood Shingles
New Western Red Five Star Blue Label shingles replaced the old decayed shingles on the southern elevation of this bungalow in Westerham and finished with a generous coat of Texnap 22 oil, resulting in a stunning look!
The cedar shingles on the northern elevation had more life left in them, so all that was needed was a cold water pressure clean, following by a generous coat of Texnap 22 oil.
A Thermally Improved 1970’s Colt Extension
With the onset of winter and spiralling fuel costs, we were commissioned to thermally upgrade this late 1970’s Colt extension, together with four new argon gas filled A rated white uPVC factory fitted frames in our unique softwood treated sub-frames.
The window replacement took two days followed by the removal of the decayed cedar shingles and the original fibre insulation board for later refitting. The cutting and fitting of the Celotex insulation into the open wall void then followed, together with the fibreboard and an additional layer of Celotex. This was then covered with Tyvek breathable membrane and battens, finished with best quality vertical Western Red cedar TGV boarding.
Our local approved building control inspector oversaw the project with only two site visits required.
Work was completed in just seven days!
Insulate and Re-clad in Perthshire
The men swapped South East England for Perthshire to work on a bungalow we visited several years ago to replace the windows.
Decayed cedar boarding was removed from the front elevation; Celotex was fitted in the void for insulation, in addition to re-fitting the original insulation board and a further layer of Celotex, completed with a Tyvek breathable membrane. Battens were then fixed and finished with best quality Western Red cedar boarding, completed with a coat of Texnap 22 oil.
This will result in not only an outstanding look, but warmth for winter!
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Luxury Garden Store/Workshop Delivered to the Isle of Mull16/06/2026 - 7:13 amThe original owners of this family bungalow on the Isle of Mull were adamant that nothing less than their very own cedar-clad luxury garden store and workshop would suffice, creating a building worthy of standing proudly alongside their beautiful coastal home. Our small team of skilled craftsmen manufactured the wall panels in our workshop, allowing […]
A delightful Place to Sit02/06/2026 - 8:09 pmWith Spring all around and long summers just around the corner, we were delighted to have the opportunity to build this attractive 5m x 2.4m south facing garden shelter. Designed to make the most of its sunny position, the shelter provides and welcome shade from the heat of the midday and afternoon sun, whilst offering […]
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