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At the start of 2024, homeowners Hannah and Daniel returned back to the UK after a decade spent living in Hong Kong. Originally from Hitchin, they wanted to settle closer to family had as relatives living nearby.

In July, they moved into their Victorian terraced house in the charming market town of Hitchin, Hertfordshire, following a three-month renovation project. Believed to have been built in the late 1800s, the property hadn’t been on the market since the 1950s. During the renovations, they uncovered newspapers from 1957 beneath the old flooring, offering a delightful glimpse into the home’s history.

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The Project At A Glance

Clients

Hannah & Daniel

Location

Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Beading Style

Traditional Internal Ovolo Mouldings and External Putty Style Design

No. of Bereco Windows

7 No. Sliding Sash, 3 No. Casements

Window Styles

Sliding Sash Spiral Balance, Flush Casements

Window Colour

RAL 9016 Traffic White

No. of Bereco Doors

1 No. Stable Door

Door Styles

Lipped Stable Door

Door Colour

Door Leaf External RAL 6021 Pale Green, Internal RAL 9016 Traffic White, Frame RAL 9016 Traffic White

While modernizing the plumbing and electrical systems was a priority, Hannah and Daniel were committed to restoring and reinstating original features wherever possible, including the windows. The home’s original Victorian windows had been replaced at some point with uPVC alternatives, many of which were damaged. Upon discovering Bereco’s product range, the couple were drawn to our windows, which mirrored the appearance of the original aesthetic while offering modern benefits such as enhanced security and excellent energy efficiency, perfect for contemporary living.

Bereco carried out the replacement windows and doors on the property with our Removal and Replacement service; a comprehensive package where our expert installation team manage the survey, removal of old windows and doors, installation of your new Bereco timber windows and doors and any finishing works needed.

Hannah and Daniel opted for Sliding Sash Spiral Balance and Flush Casement Windows, all featuring Traditional beading, internal Ovolo mouldings, and an external putty-style finish. Finished in Traffic White, RAL 9016, the windows provided a clean, bright contrast to the existing brickwork. The Sliding Sash windows were designed with a slim 16mm Lambs Tongue vertical glazing bar, while the Casement is adorned with a cottage bar design, chosen to align with the character of the property and the surrounding street.

The couple were particularly fond of the Polished Brass ironmongery, including hook lifts, fitch fasteners and a push & twist vent lock on the Sliding Sash as well as Bulb End handle on the casements. This choice inspired them to choose brass fittings throughout the home, including door furniture, bathroom fixtures and kitchen hardware, creating a unified and elegant feel.

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As part of the same project, Bereco also replaced their back door with a Stable Door, combining a Traffic White frame with a Pale Green, RAL 6021, door leaf. The design seamlessly complemented the properties charm, adding a touch of “cottage charm” to the terraced house. Coupled to a Flush Casement flag window, the door and window glazing bars aligned perfectly, creating symmetrical sightlines and a cohesive aesthetic.

Reflecting on the installation, Hannah and Daniel shared:
‘’we can’t fault the ordering, design or installation process, the team have been a pleasure to work with and we are delighted with the end-result. We love how the windows bring in so much light to the property. They are sturdy, well-made products but they look absolutely beautiful.’’

At Bereco, both the survey and installation are carried out by the same skilled team, ensuring homeowners can feel confident in the process and build a rapport with the professionals working on their home.

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Whether you’re a homeowner working on a renovation project for your home, an architect looking for specific windows and doors, or a trade professional building new homes and properties, we offer a tailored service to help you budget, design, and order bespoke timber windows and doors.

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