Bespoke New Home · Somerset
The Guest House
A complete new build after the original barn was condemned, rebuilt in salvaged stone & green oak trusses with an air source heat pump & underfloor heating.
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Bespoke New Home Builder in Somerset
Building bespoke new homes that will be admired for generations.
Benjamin Henry Ltd is a Taunton-based residential building contractor specialising in bespoke new homes & high-end residential construction across Somerset & the South West.
Our experienced in-house team delivers substantial, design-led homes from pre-construction & groundworks through to specialist finishes, bespoke joinery & final handover. We work closely with homeowners, architects & consultants to turn ambitious designs into beautifully crafted, high-performing homes.
A Tailored Approach
Every client, every site, every home is different.
Our bespoke approach allows us to create homes uniquely suited to their surroundings while reflecting the individual character & requirements of each client. Whether you already have planning permission in place or are at the earliest stages of your project, our experienced team will guide you through every decision with clarity & confidence.
We believe the finest homes are achieved through collaboration, communication & an uncompromising commitment to quality.
Delivering Excellence at Every Stage
From initial groundworks to the final finishing touches.
Our team oversees every aspect of construction with precision & care. Throughout the build process, we maintain the highest standards of workmanship - ensuring every detail is delivered to exacting specifications.
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Pre-construction planning & project management
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Groundworks & foundations
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Structural construction
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Traditional & contemporary building methods
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High-performance building envelopes
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Roofing & external finishes
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Luxury interior fit-outs
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Landscaping & external works
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Coordination of specialist trades & suppliers
Crafted for Modern Living
Timeless craftsmanship, modern performance.
A truly exceptional home combines timeless craftsmanship with modern performance. We integrate the latest construction techniques, energy-efficient technologies & sustainable building practices to create homes that not only look beautiful but perform effortlessly for generations to come.
The result is a home that is elegant, enduring & perfectly tailored to the way you live.
High-End Residential Construction in Somerset
Our projects often involve complex architecture, demanding detailing & a high level of coordination between structure, services, finishes & specialist trades.
Benjamin Henry brings these disciplines together through an experienced in-house team & trusted specialist partners, providing clients & architects with a coordinated approach from the earliest stages of construction through to completion.
Our expertise includes bespoke new homes, Passivhaus & high-performance construction, specialist joinery, electrical installations, plumbing & heating, renewable technologies & high-quality interior finishes. You can read more about how we plan & deliver a project, from first conversation to handover.
Why Choose Benjamin Henry
A specialist contractor for substantial, design-led & technically demanding homes.
Award-winning residential construction
Church Barn won Best Residential Conversion to a Single New Home at the LABC South West Building Excellence Awards 2025.
An experienced in-house team
Employed trades who know each other's work, managed directly from our base in Taunton.
Bespoke joinery under one roof
Staircases, doors, windows & cabinetry made by our own craftsmen — explore our bespoke joinery.
Passivhaus & high-performance expertise
Airtightness, insulation & ventilation delivered with care — see our Passivhaus building in Somerset.
Craftsmanship guided by building science
Traditional skills, including work on heritage & listed buildings, combined with modern construction methods.
Complex architect-designed homes
We work closely with homeowners, architects & consultants to deliver demanding designs accurately.
Integrated services
Electrical, plumbing & heating & construction coordinated together, reducing hand-offs between trades.
Based in Taunton, working across the South West
Building throughout Somerset, Devon & the wider South West.
Selected Projects
Homes we have built.
Award-Winning Conversion · Somerset
Church Barn
Former stabling transformed into a four-bedroom family home with a new steel structure, bespoke oak staircase, sedum roof & ground-source heat pump.
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Handcrafted Timber Homes · Blackdown Hills, Somerset
The Log Cabins
Two log cabins individually scribed in Douglas Fir & Larch, clad in Cedar with shingle roofs & vaulted, open-plan interiors.
View The Log Cabins project →Planning a low-energy or Passivhaus home? Explore our approach to high-performance construction.
Begin Your Project
Let's create something enduring.
If you are considering a new home - whether the vision is already drawn or simply taking shape - our team would be delighted to discuss the possibilities with you.