Jerry and Jan Sharpe have spent the past year building a new house. In keeping with the local Devon vernacular the house is constructed from cob, a mixture of sub soil, (with a clay content) and straw.
The shell of the house completed. (South/south east elevation).
South elevation showing the completed roof with solar panels and glass ceiling of atrium.
South elevation with windows fitted and first coat of lime render.
Stairs & Platform - This atrium area has double height internal cob walls. Walls are lime plastered and the finish wall surface is a lighter shade of 'Croyde' from our colour range.
Finished exterior
Atrium area to front door. The platform links the two ends of the house. Also showing double height lime plastered cob walls.
The finished render. We used a rough cast technique on the cob using lime mortar. This has greater water shedding properties and requires less maintenance.
Sitting Room - Cob walls are lime plastered and finished with a fine lime skim. The limewash was colour is a bespoke lime wash colour. The internal door leads to the atrium.
Kitchen & Dining Area - Walls are lime plastered and finished with 'Tavy' limewash from our colour range. Floor is made from sieved cob, straw and sand. It is sealed with a mixture of linseed oil and natural turpentine. The finish is a natural hard resin oil.
Corner of sitting room - Showing deep window reveals and the rounded corners achieved using cob.
