Elizabethan House Plymouth

Messenger was awarded the contract for the full conservation and restoration of the existing main house and gardens. The works included:

• Structural propping to the entire rear section of the building;
• Oak framing repairs to the existing structure both internally and externally;
• Repair and replacement to the existing leaded windows;
• Extensive stone repairs and replacement to the existing substantial boundary walks including the sourcing and working of local Plymouth limestone;
• Construction of a new modern rear two storey extension to create a staff room and visitors toilet;
• Landscaping of the rear tiered gardens;
• Complete mechanical and electrical installation including infrastructure for a separate interactive museum fit out;
• Traditional lime plastering and full redecoration.

The house is set to be one of the key legacy projects for Britain’s Ocean City!