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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS
Beauty and warmth for period properties.
Specialist timber windows and doors for conservation and listed properties.
TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 19 Jun 2026
HELP! I bought it at auction!
HELP! I bought it at auction! A dream auction win that made it to TV! When Dave and Heather secured their characterful period home at auction, placing the winning bid from a hotel lobby in Ibiza, they knew they were taking on a renovation that would require sensitivity, careful planning, and the rig
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 4 Mar 2026
Best Heritage Installation
Shortlisted for Best Heritage Installation Bereco Windows installed in an Edwardian property in a conservation area When our clients moved into their Edwardian home, built around 1900 and the first property on its street, they inherited a building of genuine architectural significance. Located withi
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 5 Dec 2025
Transforming A HOME
Transforming a Surrey Hills home A neo-Georgian revival with Bereco timber windows and doors In 2018, Tiff and her family purchased their new home nestled in a charming village within the Surrey Hills. Recognising the need for a more family-friendly layout, they set out to transform the property, wh
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 19 Sept 2025
Picturesque Cottage TRANSFORMED
Picturesque countryside cottage in Hampshire is transformed with Bereco Timber Windows Imagine a charming countryside cottage, its character defined by exposed wooden beams, warm red brick in a classic herringbone pattern, and the delicate fragrance of wisteria climbing the walls and balcony. The ba
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 12 Jun 2025
Modernising A HOME
Modernising a 1957 Cambridgeshire home Naomi’s renovation using Bereco Timber Windows & Doors Naomi and her family purchased their Cambridgeshire home in January 2017, but it wasn’t until 2019, after meeting with Back to Front Exterior Design, that their renovation journey began. Originally construc
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 14 Mar 2025
Bringing STYLE To Barn Conversions
Bereco brings style to a creative barn conversion When our homeowners purchased their property in April 2018, they knew it would need some updates to make it truly their own.Originally a barn, the building had been converted into a residence approximately 30-40 years ago. An extension added a porch
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 13 Mar 2025
Returning The Period CHARM
Bereco return the period charm to Snowdrop Cottage Snowdrop Cottage was built in the 1840’s by the gentleman who owned the local village brewery. After being fitted with plain uPVC windows for decades, Bereco performed a full removal, replacement & finishing service.It is once again graced with timb
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 1 Oct 2024
Henley RENOVATION
The Renovation at Henley This tired 1960s home with its outdated brick and concrete tiling was renovated into a bright, airy family home with a timeless feel. The extensive transformation utilised Bereco Timber Windows & Doors throughout and was managed by Back to Front Exterior Design.Back to Front
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 5 Jun 2024
STUNNING Renovation
A stunning renovation10 years in the making! Living in a historic Grade II listed Windmill from the 1800s requires courage and determination, something Kriss and David can attest to after spending a decade on renovations. However, the end result is a truly exceptional and unique property that makes
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 22 Nov 2023
QUIRKY & Eye-Catching
Quirky, Eye-catching And High-brow! New England Style Self-build Greenacre is a beautiful example of a home designed for modern-day family living. This traditional New England style 6 bedroom self-build home in Fleet in Hampshire features everything a family home should, including an open plan kitch
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 15 Feb 2023
Breathing New LIFE into Old Buildings
Breathing New Life into Old Buildings – The Old Post Office Situated in one of England’s most picturesque villages, this characterful Grade II listed former Post Office needed a major renovation. Working with listed buildings is far from a straightforward process; Historic England who govern all lis
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 15 Feb 2023
A True Labour of LOVE
A True Labour Of Love – Thrum Mill, Northumberland For Margaret and Dave Hedley, the renovation of the Grade ll listed Thrum Mill in Rothbury, Northumberland was a true labour of love. The couple took on project management and completed much of the renovation work themselves, whilst working alongsid
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 6 Oct 2022
RENOVATION Story
Brighton Interior Blogger Fifi Mcgee – 1930’s Renovation Story Fifi Mcgee is a country bumpkin at heart who runs a successful lifestyle and interior blog site. Having a passion for all things home decoration and a love of creating a humble, homely country cottage feel, Fifi draws from first-hand exp
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 6 Oct 2022
Childhood Home RESTORED
Childhood home restored to former glory with Bereco Sash Windows It is said that ‘Home is where the Heart is’. Home cooking, playing as child and the views from the windows all stir fond memories and a sense of nostalgia in us as we recall a time when we were carefree and happy. In an […]
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 29 Jun 2022
REFURBISHMENT Of A Derelict Cottage
Award-Winning Refurbishment Of A Derelict Cottage In Carmarthenshire When Luke Thomas (@little_castle_cottage) bought his little Welsh cottage, it had been sat derelict for 5 years and was rapidly deteriorating. Little of the original stone construction was left, having mostly been replaced by brick
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TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 29 Jun 2022
Farmhouse RENOVATION
Renovation Of A Grade II Farmhouse In Chicheley Replacing windows in a listed property can often be a balancing act, with the need to please conservation officers, whilst still achieving the thermal performance expected from a modern home. When renovating her grade II listed farmhouse, Amy (@ renova
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NEWS · TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 9 Mar 2022
GARDEN House
Garden House, Farnham Back To Front Exteriors had worked well with Bereco before. The brief from the client was for well detailed and proportioned, energy-efficient timber windows and doors, which would be vital to the success and quality of the renovation. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The windows an
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NEWS · TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS · 9 Mar 2022
Court VIEW
Court View, Lambourne Avenue, Wimbledon Probably two of the most famous landmarks in Wimbledon are Wimbledon Common, where the Wombles made their home, Doctor Who visited and aliens battled it out in War of the Worlds. Of course it’s also where the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament is he
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CONSERVATORIES & ORANGERIES · NEWS · 23 Aug 2018
Why Wood
Why Wood you want anything else? Far outstripping plastic as the choice for the eco-friendly owner, the Accoya process is kind to the planet, using only acetyl acid which already occurs naturally in wood. Timber windows and doors are without doubt the clear choice for home owners with period
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