Giuliano Rapoz and Zara Findlay (@thefoxesmaltings) purchased the site of a former 17th-century malthouse in 2021. With planning permission granted for a Paragraph 79 house, they transformed the space into their dream home.
Wanting to restore the character and heritage of the site in the form of a family home, they were inspired by other local malthouses, including the award-winning Malthouse in Canterbury, a site that we have previously supplied.
The malthouse that once existed on the land was constructed with a buff-coloured brick. As part of planning permission, the owners were required to replicate the same type of brick for their new build. The couple were extremely particular about picking the perfect brick, so after approaching 32 different bricks suppliers they eventually chose our Tumbled Reclamation Buff handmade bricks. To ensure they felt extremely confident about their brick choice, we sent them samples to build a mini wall so they could get a real feel for the bricks.
The bricks were also cut into brick slips and used internally for a feature wall in their open plan kitchen, which complements the dark and moody aesthetic.
The property boasts a striking blend of modern architecture and traditional materials including glass, corten steel and slate. The large glass entrance seamlessly connects the front and rear of the property, flooding the interior with natural light, making it a truly exceptional and unique home.
Image Credits: Lincs Design Consultancy & Nick Austwick Photography
