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Pembroke

Argent architects produced this house, which is situated in the historic town of Pembroke.

The house has been remodelled and extended to provide excellent modern facilities and large open living spaces relating directly to the garden.

The planning authority was Pembrokeshire County Council.

Tenby

Argent architects produced this Cottage near Tenby, which is situated in a very sensitive conservation area at the heart of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, adjacent to the Norman Church and Castle. Working closely with the client and the planning department we transformed the tiny cottage into a modern family home, and actually enhanced the charm of the original tiny cottage, which is a grade two listed building with many interesting historic features. By means of a new linked outbuilding modern facilities have been added - Kitchen, Dining, Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms and Utility Room. Large openings bring the garden into the house. The semi circular stair element allows maximum use of space and relates to Manorbier Church and castle nearby.

Narberth

Argent architects produced this house in Lawrenny near Narberth, which is situated on the edge of the Cleddau Estuary in a sensitive location within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

A single storey cottage has been transformed into a family house with a strong relationship to the outdoors. In cooperation with the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority another storey was added to the cottage, a disability grant was obtained and a wing added with disabled facilities for a member of the family - allowing greater independence.

Great care was taken to maitain a sense of appropriate scale and to reduce the perceived bulk of the finished building.

The building work was carried out by Don Chandler, father of our associate partner Adam Chandler.

Tenby

Argent architects produced this house near Tenby. It was totally gutted, extended and replanned to give all rooms a view of the historic Norman Castle and Manorbier Bay to the west. Particular attention has been paid to the approach and landscaping and the property has transformed to blue chip status. The clients have finished the house beautifully.

Full height glazing/doors to the main living area bring the garden into the house and allow them to live seamlessly in and out of doors. Sitting out with a drink on the terrace, with the sun setting over Manorbier Bay and Castle, is a truly memorable experience.

Saundersfoot

Argent architects produced this modest granny annex in Saundersfoot (replacing a garage) for a clearly delighted client. The spilt level design allows every space to feel generous, light & airy - all linking directly with a beautifully landscaped & private garden.