• Home
• Conservation
  • Ford House
• Education
  • Springfield
• Extensions
  • Private House
• Apartments
  • Long Bridge Wharf
  • Timber Wharf
• Houses
  • New Melbury
  • Quayside View
  • Woodland Mount
  • Valley End
• Practice
  • Testimonials
• Contact

Conservation » Ford House »

Ford House, also known as the ‘Zoo House’ is a substantial local dwelling steeped in History. The building is Grade II Listed, originating from 1844. This much loved building, become Bidefords Zoo in the mid C20th Century, with its most famous inhabitant being a large elephant. The zoo closed in in 1970’s, and the building was left derelict up until 2006 when our client purchased the building.

Careful design and consultation with the Local Conservation Officer led to us obtaining planning for the conversion of the building into 6 apartments, along with the careful conservation of the exterior of the building. Conservation techniques specified included the replacement of a curved leadwork veranda and the replacement of single glazed full height sash windows. The conservation was completed in 2010 and allows the building to be enjoyed for many more years.