Starting or expanding a business from your own property is an exciting step, but it often requires a space that simply doesn’t exist yet. Whether you’re welcoming visitors, creating a retail space, or building somewhere to work, host, or showcase, the right building can make all the difference.
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We specialise in creating bespoke oak-framed commercial buildings that are designed entirely around your needs, your property, and your long-term vision. Combining traditional English craftsmanship with modern precision engineering, every structure is made to order, giving you the freedom to create something that works beautifully in both form and function.
3 bay covered area with oak balustrading on 2 sides and a third side weatherboarded.
Square gazebo with 2 sides of oak balustrading. Roof has clay tiles with a leaded finial.
Square gazebo with clay tile roof and leaded finial.
An L-shaped stable complex with 6 loose boxes, one tack room and 2 bays for storing hay and larger equipment.
An oak framed gazebo for the Chelsea Flower Show
Stable and garage complex consisting of 2 stables, tack room, two enclosed garage bays with a further one open garage bay and 2 large storage areas and a drive through.
An oak framed house designed with 2 glazed gable areas and multiple rooflights to bring plenty of light into the building and get the best out of the views. The steep 50 degree ...
This U-shaped oak framed house shows how an oak frame can be used in combination with brickwork with the entire ground floor exterior being in brick while retaining the classic ...
This oak framed house was designed for a customer in Suffolk and has five main bays and one barn entrance to the front. The barn entrance has full length windows to the first fl...
This oak framed house has three bays and a low brick wall to all sides of the building. The front of the house is fully glazed with full length opening garden room windows and t...
This oak framed house was designed for a customer in Belgium and is comprised of two frames. The first frame has three bays and the roof endings are both gables, with four full ...
Four stables, a tack/tea room, a secure store and a open fronted covered area in a U-shaped complex.
An 3 bay sling brace style oak framed two storey house designed for a customer in Kent. With much of the ground floor having full height glazing, this makes for a light and airy...
This oak framed building was designed as a village hall. It is formed of four seperate frames, the first is a large five bay building with an open logstore to the front. Each ba...
This two storey oak framed house was designed for a customer in Devon where the entire frame was encased in stone to meet local planning requirements. This is a great example of...
A 3 bay central building with covered areas and balustrading on 3 sides.
An L-shaped house designed for a customer who wanted a large light and airy living space provided by an open vaulted lounge with large glazed units all along one side including ...
This oak framed building is a lambing shed with office above.
An 'L' shaped oak framed complex incorporating 4 stables, a tack room and two secure storage areas accessed via double doors.
An oak framed stable complex comprising of three stables and a single enclosed garage.
A block of 3 stables each with a softwood stable door and a softwood mullion window.
Open sided oak shelter used as a shaded sitting area in a garden.
An oak frame based on a Japanese pagoda type design to replace an existing one that was falling down.
An 'L' shaped complex comprising of 3 stables, a tack room and an open area for hay and straw which has a higher eaves height to accomodate a small tractor.
This oak framed house was designed for a customer in Herefordshire and is comprised of two different frames. The first frame has five bays, three of which have full length glazi...
This 2 bay outbuilding has one small stable with covered area in front and then next to that a bay used to store hay, feed and various pieces af machinery. It has a pair of gara...
This oak framed house was designed for a customer in Hampshire and is formed of two different frames. The first frame is a large five bay building with two dormers to the front,...
This oak framed car port has two bays, with one enclosed side to the front and the other sides open. The front side has two small windows and softwood weatherboarding.
A substantial single storey oak frame house with a combination of weatherboard and brick outer walls.There is an open car port to the rear and a covered veranda walkway area whi...
A single storey u-shaped oak frame house which is encased in a combination of brick and stone walls. The slate roof has rooflights along the rear and both sides and full height ...
No two commercial projects are the same, and that’s exactly how we approach them.
From visitor centres, offices, and reception buildings to farm shops, leisure buildings, and hospitality environments, we design and manufacture oak frames that are tailored to your exact requirements. Whether you have a clear plan in mind or are still exploring possibilities, our team works with you to develop a design that complements your property while supporting the practical needs of your business.
Every building is crafted using high-quality green oak or Douglas-fir timber, with traditional jointing techniques that ensure both structural integrity and timeless character. The result is a building that not only performs exceptionally but also enhances its surroundings.
When Pashley Manor Gardens, located on the Sussex-Kent border, began to see a growing number of visitors, owner James Sellick recognised the need for a dedicated reception and retail space.
With a mid-sixteenth-century Tudor house forming the backdrop to the gardens, it was essential that any new structure would complement the existing setting. English Heritage Buildings worked closely with James to create a bespoke oak-framed visitor centre that blended seamlessly into the landscape.
Constructed using green oak and finished with handmade local tiles, the building now serves as both a reception area and a gift shop. It has created a natural flow for visitors, offering a welcoming entry point and a beautiful space to browse.
See more of Pashley Manor Gardens’ bespoke commercial case study here.
If you’re still shaping your ideas, we invite you to explore our Something Different and Commercial Buildings galleries.
Here, you’ll find a wide range of projects created for clients across the UK, each one designed to meet a specific purpose while respecting the character of its setting. From elegant reception areas to unique garden-based businesses, these examples can help you visualise what’s possible when your building is designed entirely around you.
Choosing the right partner for your project is just as important as the design itself. With English Heritage Buildings, you benefit from:
Our approach ensures that every building is not only visually striking but also built to last for generations.
For many clients, visiting our workshop is where ideas truly begin to take shape. Located at Coldharbour Farm in the Sussex countryside, touring our site offers a unique opportunity to see your building come to life. You’ll be able to watch oak frames being precision-cut, explore our show buildings, and speak directly with our experienced team about your project.
It’s a valuable step in the process, helping you better understand how your building will be made and giving you confidence in the quality behind it.
If you’re still in the early stages of planning, our brochure is an excellent place to start.
It provides inspiration, showcases a wide range of completed projects, and offers helpful guidance to support your decision-making. Whether you’re refining an idea or exploring possibilities, it’s designed to help you take the next step with clarity.
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Whether you’re planning a visitor centre, retail space, studio, or something entirely unique, English Heritage Buildings can help you create a structure that works for your business and your property.
Contact our team today to discuss your ideas, explore your options, and begin designing a building that brings your vision to life.
With nearly four decades working with green oak, we are at the forefront of our industry and are proud of the work we’ve done in the past and will continue to do in the future.
We are the UK’s only oak framed building company to carry an EXOVA BM Trada Q-Mark, which means that with us you get a standard that you cannot get elsewhere.
We are the recent winners of the South East Best Rural Manufacturing Business Award.
