Palladian Mansion, Formby | John Knight Glass
Palladian Mansion, Firwood Estate - Formby

Palladian Mansion, Firwood Estate - Formby

Prestigious development of the Firwood estate in Formby featuring a brand new 7 bedroom Palladian Mansion designed by Southport architects RAL. This large development features over 200 windows, doors and roof lanterns all of which have been supplied by John Knight Glass.

Particular attention to detail has been applied to every element of this development resulting in a outstanding building built to the highest of standards. The Portland stone and glazing are some of the features that stand out and contribute to making this building so special.

Throughout the build there are over 100 Symphony windows from the Bygone collection, multiple aluminium roof lanterns and a large range of windows and doors from the Evolution range. We worked closely with RAL architecture to ensure attention to detail was maintained across all products including the dimensions of the astregal bars, the size of the sash window mullions, mechanical joints and run through sash horns on all sash windows.

Every product has been choosen specifically because of its ability to replicate traditional timber windows and doors whilst being manufactured from UPVC, this gives the look of a timber material without the ongoing maintenance. The Evolution and Bygone range do this particularly well and are not to be confused with standard UPVC windows and doors.

Our long standing history of working on large high end projects and our extensive product range made us the perfect choice for RAL architecture when developing the Firwood estate.

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Close up detail shot of the Evolution timber french doors with top lights and Bygone sash windows to either side.
Close up detail shot of the Evolution timber french doors with top lights and Bygone sash windows to either side.
Left side of the rear aspect showing multiple sliding sash windows and french doors in Formby.
Left side of the rear aspect showing multiple sliding sash windows and french doors in Formby.
Rounded Bay fitted with six timber alternative doors with top lights for added light and height. Alignment through this project has been critical and makes all the difference to the end result.
Rounded Bay fitted with six timber alternative doors with top lights for added light and height. Alignment through this project has been critical and makes all the difference to the end result.
Corner angle of this magnificent building looking.
Corner angle of this magnificent building looking.
Front angle showing the various sliding sash windows and french doors.
Front angle showing the various sliding sash windows and french doors.
Image showing the add-on at the end of the building with feature skylight.
Image showing the add-on at the end of the building with feature skylight.
Front on shot of the Palladion Mansion in Formby showing the stunning arched windows.
Front on shot of the Palladion Mansion in Formby showing the stunning arched windows.
Looks even better from the back, picture taken from the paved area looking stright onto the back of the house.
Looks even better from the back, picture taken from the paved area looking stright onto the back of the house.
Full shot of the rear of the building, nearing completion.
Full shot of the rear of the building, nearing completion.
What a great angle of this stunning property in Formby, the windows and doors line up perfectly.
What a great angle of this stunning property in Formby, the windows and doors line up perfectly.
Close up of the rounded bay with matching stone columns.
Close up of the rounded bay with matching stone columns.
A great angle of the authentic sash horn details throughout the sash windows.
A great angle of the authentic sash horn details throughout the sash windows.
Looking through the steel balustrade onto the rear of the property.
Looking through the steel balustrade onto the rear of the property.
Close up of the Evolution doors.
Close up of the Evolution doors.
Close up on the French doors with matching top lights.
Close up on the French doors with matching top lights.
Front view of Firwood project showing the grand entrance. Full glazing installation features lots of sliding sash windows, french doors, roof lanterns and more.
Front view of Firwood project showing the grand entrance. Full glazing installation features lots of sliding sash windows, french doors, roof lanterns and more.
Rear view of Firwood project with scaffolding down, one of our largest window and door installs to date.
Rear view of Firwood project with scaffolding down, one of our largest window and door installs to date.
View of Firwood project with scaffolding removed, large installation of windows, doors and roof lanterns.
View of Firwood project with scaffolding removed, large installation of windows, doors and roof lanterns.
Roof Lantern plastered in, aluminium dual colour white internally with grey externally.
Roof Lantern plastered in, aluminium dual colour white internally with grey externally.
Rounded bay window progress, windows looking much better with some plaster and paint.
Rounded bay window progress, windows looking much better with some plaster and paint.
Internal shot of aluminium roof lantern installation showing structual elements of the roof.
Internal shot of aluminium roof lantern installation showing structual elements of the roof.
External shot of Formby mansion showing large glass installation nearing completion.
External shot of Formby mansion showing large glass installation nearing completion.
External shot of our installers adding the finishing touches to several large sash windows to complete this rounded bay.
External shot of our installers adding the finishing touches to several large sash windows to complete this rounded bay.
Installation of UPVC tilt and turn sash windows.
Installation of UPVC tilt and turn sash windows.
John standing next to these large UPVC sash windows to demonstrate the size of these stunning windows.
John standing next to these large UPVC sash windows to demonstrate the size of these stunning windows.
Internal shot just after installation of windows in this stunning rounded bay.
Internal shot just after installation of windows in this stunning rounded bay.
Installation shot in the rounded bay.
Installation shot in the rounded bay.
Grey aluminium roof lanterns in the centre of this double hipped roof maximising on light and making for a stunning design feature.
Grey aluminium roof lanterns in the centre of this double hipped roof maximising on light and making for a stunning design feature.
Adding the end caps to this aluminium roof lantern to complete the installation.
Adding the end caps to this aluminium roof lantern to complete the installation.
Footings to start the development.
Footings to start the development.
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