Edwardian Conservatories

As a professional yachtswoman, Belinda Hamilton spent more time at sea than in her 17th-century Suffolk cottage. When she changed to a part-time skippering role, she decided that it was time to make some home improvements.

She originally planned to build a small porch at the rear of her house to protect the back door, which she uses as the main entrance, from the effects of the prevailing south-westerly winds and help to insulate the thin-walled rear extension.

Her Anglian designer suggested that a conservatory would enable her to make the best use of the space, and she’s delighted with how he made it complement the existing roofline. Belinda is able to enjoy her conservatory all year round. “My neighbour’s conservatory hits 110 degrees Fahrenheit, while mine’s a comfortable 80 degrees, when it’s sunny,” she said.

She’s thrilled with the design too. “I like the architectural detail and find being in it is like being in the garden – only better. It’s such a joy to spend time in it.” She now uses her conservatory more than any other room in the house.

The combination of a growing family and a desire to make the most of their garden, made a new conservatory the perfect answer for Mark and Sharon John. “You know what it’s like when your children are growing up – We wanted to have a room where we could go,” said Mark.

They chose an Edwardian design and as a “bit of a cleanaholic”, Sharon was impressed by the efficiency, punctuality and thoughtfulness of the fitters.

They can now enjoy the additional living space as well as great views of their garden. The large door opens onto a block-paving patio with a table and chairs so Mark and Sharon can keep an eye on their daughters playing from the comfort of their conservatory.

The quality of the conservatory has also impressed Mark and Sharon. "The brochure didn’t do it justice," he said. “If ever there was an example of getting what you pay for when you choose quality over price, this is it. We love it, the kids love it and we’re all enjoying the improved lifestyle.”

When Mr & Mrs Moss decided to add a Victorian style conservatory to their home, they wanted to create some extra space to live in and a better view of their garden. “It was an additional room we could use”, said Mr Moss, “It was something we thought would enhance the house”.

Mrs Moss agreed: “It’s a good size, so it’s a really useful space which we can use for different occasions – for dining and other things.”

Modern uPVC and glass make Anglian conservatories usable all year round. They’re warmer in winter, thanks to their ability to keep heat in and cold air out. And, our exclusive Solaroof system maintains a cooler temperature in the summer by reflecting virtually all of the sun’s ultra-violet radiation heat.

The couple chose Anglian to build their conservatory because they wanted to work with a company who could handle all aspects of the project with quality craftsmanship at a fair price. They also chose to personalise their conservatory by adding decorative glass. “We were pleased with the product and the workmanship – they have always been extremely helpful,” said Mr Moss.