Case Studies

Oak-Framed Buildings Crafted With Purpose

Featured Project

A Bespoke Five-Bay Garage And Barn Annexe For The Ultimate In Comfort And Storage

  • Location English Countryside
  • Client The Leutners
  • Features Vehicle Storage & Living Space

A Bespoke Five-Bay Garage and Barn Annexe for the Ultimate in Comfort and Storage

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Every oak-framed building we craft begins with a clear idea of how the space needs to feel and function when it’s finished.

This page brings together a selection of our case studies, allowing you to see what they look like in practice. From garages and garden rooms to extensions and commercial spaces, these structures are shaped around planning considerations, site constraints, and the details that matter when you want something that will endure.

Browse some beautiful projects below, or, if you have a design in mind you’d like to discuss, get in touch right away. We’ll help you map out the next steps.

Case Study

Oak-frame Home Office Gives Couple A Room With A View

Case Study

Visitor Centre Rises Above Herbaceous Borders

Robert & Sharron

Two Bay Garage

English Heritage Buildings were perfect. They provided us with a great service in all aspects from planning and design to finishing stages. They were very efficient, providing the product at the right time and in the right sizes making the whole process really easy.

Richard & Jo

Garden Room Extension

We use the garden room all year round. It has been great to be able to have the family over for Christmas and friends visit during barbeque season. We have gained somewhere for entertaining which we have wanted for a long time and it also means we can enjoy our garden all year round.

Michael Hardcastle

Oak Frame Office

We were very impressed with the detailed and well thought-out proposal English Heritage Buildings had provided us with. They gave us an approach to the whole project which helped to minimise disruption to the business. They also provided us with a range of approved services and contractors which put our mind at ease as everything was in hand from day one.

Michael & Maria

Oak Frame Home

EHB are fantastic to work with. They will give your ideas a very honest appraisal and work around them to make sure they are reached in a way that is realistic before they even begin. The company are always 100% professional with a huge depth of knowledge of their craft and are far superior to other framers. They are also very approachable and will deliver your designs in the most practical and achievable way.

James

Oak Frame Visitor Centre

The building was completed to a high standard and eight years on, we have had no problems at all. It is now fully integrated within the gardens and provides an excellent display space for our shop; a lovely place for people to browse. It also won the Sussex Heritage Trust Award in 2010, which gave the business some great exposure.

EHB Customer

Oak-frame Home Office

Both contractors, Custom Build and ECJ (English Heritage Buildings’ approved carpentry contractor), worked exceptionally well together to create a product that was crafted and manufactured beautifully off-site. I would not hesitate to recommend English Heritage Buildings to anyone considering an oak-frame project.

Case Study

A Historic Home With A Modern Twist

Case Study

English Woodlands – Stunning Oak Frame Office

Case Study

Keen Self-builders Fall For The Aesthetics Of Green Oak

Our work

What You’ll See In Our Projects

The strongest oak frame buildings are not defined by how much is added, but by how well they are designed, made and placed. Each case study shows how those decisions come together in practice.

Consideration

Design Intent and proportion

How each building sits comfortably alongside its surroundings, from traditional farmhouses to contemporary homes and commercial sites.

Consideration

Planning and layout

How drawings, footprints and local requirements shape rooflines, form and overall scale.

Expertise

Craftsmanship

Traditional jointing, careful timber selection and precise cutting to ensure every frame fits as intended.

Craftsmanship

On-site assembly

How the build is brought together by experienced contractors who share the same standards of quality.

Usage

The Finished Use of the Space

From garages and workshops to living extensions, leisure spaces and modern office buildings.

Together, these projects offer a practical reference if you’re weighing up oak frame suppliers and want a clearer idea of what well-made, well-considered work actually looks like.

A Starting Point for Inspiration

As you browse, look for projects that reflect the kind of space you want to create. Some buildings are purely practical, such as garages or workshops, but still rely on good proportion and a finish that sits comfortably on the site. Others are more open and glazed, yet retain the strength and warmth oak brings.

Each project is different. Some are traditional, others more contemporary. What connects them is a shared approach: bespoke design, careful engineering and dependable build quality.

What’s Included in an Oak-Framed Building From Us?

To keep expectations clear, it helps to understand how the wider build is structured.

  • English Heritage Buildings designs and manufactures the oak frame.
  • Assembly, roofing and groundworks are completed by the client’s appointed contractor.
  • A 10-year frame guarantee applies when your frame is assembled by the client’s appointed contractor, provided they follow the fitting instructions supplied.

This approach gives you the best of both worlds: specialist manufacturing expertise at the core, supported by trusted professionals on site. For a clearer breakdown of what’s covered and how costs are structured, see our guide to what’s included in your quote.

Common Constraints We Design Around

Every project has its “real-world” considerations. In our case studies, you’ll see how we design around challenges such as:

  • Planning requirements
  • Retaining local character
  • Access and positioning on site, including orientation and wind load considerations
  • Matching existing architecture, particularly in period and rural settings
  • Budget control through fair, standardised pricing and clear scope from the outset

This is where bespoke design matters. A well-designed oak frame resolves constraints quietly and effectively, without compromising the finished building.

Visit us

See Our Oak-Framed Buildings in Person

If you’d like to go beyond online examples, a visit to our workshop can be a valuable next step. Many clients find this is where the project becomes tangible and all the more exciting.

By booking an appointment to tour our site at Coldharbour Farm, you can watch frames being cut, explore show buildings on site, and understand how traditional techniques are applied with modern precision. It’s also a chance to ask practical questions and get a clear sense of how your own building would be made.

Visits are by appointment, Monday to Friday, 9 am – 4 pm.

Explore

Take the Next Step

Start by exploring the case studies and saving the projects that feel closest to what you want for your home. If you’d like to talk through whether something similar would work on your site, what’s realistic from a budget point of view, or how an oak frame might fit alongside your existing property, we’re happy to help.

You can use the case studies as a reference, or get in touch when you’re ready to talk about your own plans.

Contact us

If there is anything you wish to discuss or if you would like to arrange a consultation, please call 01424 315 141 or fill out our form.

Phone 01424 315 141
Location English Heritage Buildings, 

Woods Corner,
East Sussex
TN21 9LQ
Office Hours Monday – Friday

8.30am to 5.00pm

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