Langdon Court Manor: Rescuing a Heritage Jewel

PL9  |   Specialist Intervention in a Grade II* Listed Jacobean Manor

 The Challenge

When entrepreneur super-couple Donna Ida Thornton and Dr Robert Walton MBE encountered difficulties with their boutique hotel project at Langdon Court Manor, BluePrint was called upon to rescue this significant Grade II* listed building transformation.

"An Elizabethan Manor which has undergone a masterful renovation"

"...the property is undoubtedly one of the finest turn-key properties on the market in South West England".



Sotheby's

Key achievements

  • Working with the client and interior designer to secure consent.
  • Sensitive design interventions across the property to complement historic character.
  • Period-authentic designs for the refurbishment of the Victorian wing.
  • Design of a large traditional Victorian lead-and-glass skylight, fabricated using original Victorian tooling.
  • Design of heritage-appropriate fire safety solutions for the whole property.
  • Preservation of 95% of the huge historic ballroom ceiling using low-impact techniques.
  • Detailed assessment and careful upgrading of over 130 historic doors.
  • Design of large, beautiful, feature fire doors in historically significant areas.
  • Sensitive repair of an early 18th-century medieval timber structure.


Our Value

  • Sensitive design solutions throughout to suit historic character.
  • Every listed building consent application was approved (x6).
  • Full building regulations compliance.
  • Careful integration of fire strategy with heritage features.
  • Traditional material specifications.
  • Cost-effective conservation solutions.
  • Delivered the successful refurbishment of a truly stunning property.


This project exemplifies our ability to navigate complex heritage challenges, underscoring the importance of early specialist involvement in listed building projects.


Client Satisfaction

“We have really enjoyed the process, and you brought a calm professionalism to the project... we highly recommend you.”


Dr Robert Walton MBE

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