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Fable Architects.

Homes.

Shaped by the rhythms of everyday life.

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Listed buildings & heritage projects.

Working with listed buildings requires patience, clarity, and a deep respect for what already exists. We help you make sensitive, well-justified changes through careful research, measured drawings, and heritage-led design, supporting applications for Listed Building Consent and working constructively with conservation officers. From repairs and maintenance to thoughtful refurbishments and discreet extensions, our aim is to protect significance while making the building work beautifully for modern life.

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Bespoke new build homes.

We design new homes that feel rooted in their setting, carefully shaped around light, landscape, and the way you want to live. Whether it’s a self-build or a replacement dwelling, we guide you from first feasibility through planning, technical design, and on-site support, bringing calm structure to a complex process. Our focus is always on craft, buildability, and creating a home with long-term comfort and character.

Refurb & extension projects.

The best refurbishments feel effortless, but they are won through careful planning and detail. We help you unlock space, improve flow, and bring light and warmth into existing homes, with designs that sit comfortably within their context. From early options and budgeting through to technical drawings, specifications, and site support, we make sure the project is properly resolved before work begins.

Barn conversions.

Barns and rural buildings offer huge potential, but they come with their own constraints, from planning policy and access to structure, moisture, and thermal performance. We provide clear feasibility advice at the outset, then shape conversions that respect rural character while delivering practical, comfortable spaces. Where Class Q is relevant, we help navigate the specific requirements and limitations, building a strong, policy-aware case from the start.

Pre-purchase appraisals.

If you’re considering buying a property, our pre-purchase appraisal helps you understand what is realistically achievable before you commit. We review the site and building, highlight likely planning and heritage considerations, and flag key design, technical, and cost risks, so you can make an informed decision. You’ll receive clear written notes and practical next steps, tailored to your priorities and the level of certainty you need.

Fable Architects.

Fable Architects.

RIBA Chartered Architects in Devon, Dorset and Somerset

Registered address:
167-196 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF

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