Tremeer

GII Listed – Large Country House & Garden Terraces

Country houses often have a long history and ties to families of significance to the local area and further afield- the site of Tremeer is no different. The site is understood to have been in use from the 1430’s – the house as it stands was rebuilt in 1798 and later extended in 1899 for the Hext family in the Arts and Crafts style, synonymous of its time. A Hext coat of arms features above the principal door of the extended range to signify their past occupation of the site.

The site formed the seat of Edward Lower in 1584 and the birthplace of author William Lower. Richard Lower, a physician to Charles II, also occupied the dwelling and was associated with the first blood transfusion. After WW2, Major General E.G.W. Harrison occupied the dwelling and remodelled the garden, understood to date from the 17^th Century. As a result, the house featured in the 1960’s edition of Country Life Magazine.

Our initial involvement on the project included the construction of stabling on the land, carefully positioned to avoid a visual impact on the setting of the architecturally prominent listed building. We also assisted the building owner with internal alterations to maximise the use of their Kitchen and dining room, connecting this accommodation to the side garden with the sensitive modification of stone mullioned windows to form french doors.

Tremeer also includes a separate lodge house, located adjacent to the gated country drive entrance – works to the lodge included a sensitive extension and remodelling to retain the character of the building and maximise its use.  

We continue to assist the listed building owner with targeted alterations to maximise their enjoyment of the country home and to ensure the estate is best managed to suit the needs of their continued family occupation.