Full refurbishment of a large 6 bedroom detatched 1930’s villa near the sea in St Leonards, East Sussex.  Spatial changes to the first floor were required to accomodate 3 large luxury kingsize bedrooms with ensuites for a new boutique Bed & Breakfast business.

The renovation included retaining as many original features as possible including restoration of the original plaster cornicing, high skirting boards, panel doors, pine floorboards and fireplaces. In addition, complete rewiring and replumbing works were undertaken  throughout including installation of new underfloor heating to the new bathrooms and kitchen. 

The design ensured the comfortable accomodation of superking size beds and power showers as well as a renovated dining room for the serving of homegrown and organic breakfasts and a cosy sitting room for guests. 

Additionally the brief included provision of a new treatment room for professional reflexology treatments. 

Works on site took place for the duration of 2021 through various tiered lockdowns and building material supply issues and yet what has been achieved has been quite remarkable.

The Knowle at St Leonards Bed & Breakfast will be open for business from February 2022.