Dumfries House – The Mains
Project Overview
project name: Dumfries House - The Mains
quantity surveyor: McGowan Miller
client: Dumfries House Trust
services consultant: DMP Consulting Engineers
value: £1.3m
structural engineer: David Narro Associates
architect: Bucchleuch Rural Design
main contractor: Taylor and Fraser
The project comprised the conservation, restoration and refurbishment of the former main farmhouse and out buildings on the Dumfries House Estate, and their conversion into luxury bed and breakfast accommodation.
Scope of Work
The works consisted of stripping and reroofing the existing farmhouse, barns, and cottages, conservation of the original stonework, and the provision of new windows, doors, and rooflights to match the historic setting. Mezzanine floors were created to increase the accommodation and a new managers flat was created within one of the barns. An existing dilapidated bell tower was replaced with all new construction due to condition.
- Downtaking and demolition
- Rot Repairs
- Re-roofing and leadwork
- Stone conservation and lime render
- Complete internal rebuild to create modern en-suite accommodation
- New underground drainage
- New concrete floor slabs and structural steelwork
- New mezzanine floors
- External Stairs
- New Bell-tower feature
- New mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services through-out
- Joinery works and joinery repairs
- Hand crafted bespoke furniture
- Client fit-out works
- Floor finishes and decoration
- Hard and soft landscaping