Award-Winning Restoration of a Grade II* Listed 14th Century Bakery
Winner – Sussex Heritage Trust Award 2026
Small Scale Residential: Restoration, Conversion & Extension Award
65 High Street, Lindfiled, Awaiting Heritage & Planning Permission.
Architecture, Conservation, Master planning, Landscaping & Interior Architecture
Completed • Winner – Sussex Heritage Trust Award 2026
Winner of the 2026 Sussex Heritage Trust Award – Small Scale Residential: Restoration, Conversion & Extension. REAFE STUDIO was entrusted with the complete restoration of this remarkable 14th century bakery in Lindfield, West Sussex. The project is a careful balance of conservation, contemporary living and sensitive architectural intervention, preserving one of the South of England's most distinctive historic buildings for future generations.
Over the years, many modern alterations and additions have shrouded and damaged the beautiful, original timber structure. The once beautiful Georgian windows, shopfront and architectural details have been lost to poorly considered modern replacements. We will reinstate the original design details in order to preserve the building whilst also making it a light, environmentally friendly home for modern family life.
We will take a light touch approach, ensuring the patina and history of the Bakery’s features are not lost in the restoration process. We will do this by using traditional techniques and materials and safeguarding historical features. Whilst the building will require a new kitchen and bathrooms we will endeavour to use salvaged and historical elements wherever possible.
We have been carefully measuring every beam, wall and historic detail in order to create a 3D Digital twin which will aid conservation, restoration and subsequent planning approval of this important Grade 2 Star property. The work throughout the scheme will be undertaken by the best heritage crafts people and suppliers in the hope that the building will continue to inspire for many centuries to come.
The work involved Architecture, Conservation, Master Planning, Landscaping, Architectural Interventions, Interior Architecture.
