Horton Priory

Once owned by Henry I before being passed to the Roman Catholic Congregation of Cluny, whose monks ran it as Cluniac monastery for centuries until the 1500s. Following the dissolution of the monasteries, Henry VIII seized ownership of Horton Priory from the monks, and he later passed it on to his daughter, Queen Elizabeth, before it was given to the Mantell family in 1570.

The Grade I-listed Priory is situated in 55 acres of land, and has undergone extensive restoration to turn it into a modern home. It now boasts a private cinema, wine cellar, heated swimming pool and 11 bedrooms.

We Design For… were employed to replace existing oil fired boilers and design a new site wide heat network, provide environmental and MEP design for a new double height space and fully glazed ‘Orangery’ extension.

This private residence presented the variety of challenges often associated with working with a Grade I Listed structure, particularly when attempting to incorporate sustainable design within the significant historic fabric of such heritage asset. From the outset, We Design For... provided the high level of expertise that this project demanded; offering MEP Engineering, Environmental Analysis and Thermal Comfort services that proved valuable. The team’s dedication throughout ensured the client’s desires were achieved and resulted in the conception of a luxurious modern living space to compliment the rusticity of the existing building. We very much look forward to future collaborations Stephen Athanasiou - Purcell Architects