Highfield House

Highfield House is a Victorian building built in 1880, and was originally the home of a local lace maker. We do know that the house was a residence in the 1960s, but over recent years has been used as office accommodation. It is for that use that Michael purchased it in 2002, and he has slowly been developing its ambience so that it is in keeping with the quality of his professional activity.

The gardens have been tastefully landscaped by Lee Norbury and the statue which stands within the front garden is now a much valued and frequently visited feature in the local townscape. The statue was created by sculptor, Rueben Kyte (www.reubenkyte.com), and the images below show how Rueben was able to fulfil Michael's two key criteria for success:

• The sculpture should hold visual illusion;
• It should hold such impact that a ten year old would turn to his Mother and say, 'Hey Mum do you see that!'

 

 

Within Highfield House is a cast of the face of Carla Young who was the model for the sculpture.

 

 

 

 

 

Other notable works of art within the building include specially commissioned pieces by Deborah Allitt. These include a backlit watercolour in our entrance hall way and a willow bower mural painted on the first floor.

A selection of Deborah's work can be viewed on her website at www.deborahallittpaintings.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

Another painting that draws much interest and admiration is that by Chloe Fortescue.

Pictured here is one of two we have in our meeting room.