Case Study: Brook House

Brook House situated in the historic village of Repton in Derbyshire, has been refurbished and converted into 16 apartments, with an extended newly built section at the rear. Originally an old Victorian boarding house, Brook House is one of thirty-listed buildings in Repton and was therefore subject to planning restrictions. The exact style and period of the building had to be maintained both in the replacement and replication of original stonework. Mainstream Properties were able to comply with planning authorities by the specification of Cast Stone, which is an approved material, supplied in this case by MDL Meadowstone Ltd. Mainstream Properties were eager to retain the original Victorian architectural features in the refurbishment of Brook House, ensuring the existing design was not compromised. The design of Brook House is in line with PPG3 planning guidelines, which give preference to re-developments asking that they be of a high quality design and layout with the most efficient use of land. Each of the apartments at Brook House was individually designed to maximise the potential of the original Brownfield site and the new three storey mews houses were adjoined without detracting from the listed building or its surroundings.