[ About ]
Annabelle & Co is a contemporary
architecture studio, designing
country homes for refined rural living.
Based in Alderley Edge, Cheshire for over fifteen years, Annabelle & Co is grounded in a setting long associated with a landscape synonymous with some of England’s most distinguished country homes. Working from a meticulously restored cart barn nestled among rolling countryside, we draw continual inspiration from the rural landscapes, respect for context and a commitment to craftsmanship. As our studio has grown, so too has our reach. We have expanded beyond our Cheshire roots to design and deliver substantial country homes across the Peak District, Oxfordshire, Devon, Yorkshire and Shropshire.
From bespoke new builds to country estates our work is rooted across some of England’s most distinguished landscapes.
We believe good design results in spaces that feel inevitable, from the way sunlight floods through a space to the relationship between built form and open landscape, each project is a considered response to its setting and the lives it will hold.
Our work extends from private residences to the careful shaping of country estates, where a collection of buildings, landscapes and histories are brought together under a singular, coherent vision. Whether unlocking the potential of land or stewarding the evolution of an existing estate, we approach every project with a long-term perspective, balancing planning, design and commercial awareness with architectural integrity. We listen closely, advise strategically and lead with clarity from concept to completion.
Layered with aged oak, natural stone, bespoke joinery and tactile finishes, our interiors are enriched by carefully curated artwork, found furnishings and artisanal pieces that lend depth, character and a sense of permanence to every home.
Our extensive experience working with Green Belt land, listed buildings and Conservation Areas enables us to navigate complexity with confidence. We bring clarity to each stage of the project, unlocking opportunity while safeguarding the qualities that make each site distinct.
Through considered proportions, natural materials and a careful relationship between house, landscape and interior, we create homes that feel both grounded and quietly extraordinary. In heritage settings, we preserve and celebrate the craftsmanship that defines them. Where new architecture is introduced, they are a contemporary continuation, enhanced by a natural dialogue between old and new. Across estates and individual homes alike, architecture, interiors and landscape are conceived as one.
At Annabelle & Co, we create spaces of beauty, texture and quiet distinction, country homes to live fully, gather often, and pass on with pride.
Our Team
Annabelle Russell
Director
BA(Hons) BArch DipArch RIBA
Annabelle founded Annabelle & Co in 2008 and brings over 25 years of experience in the design and delivery of bespoke residential projects. With particular expertise in rural properties, heritage settings and high-quality construction, she leads the practice with a considered and detail-driven approach. Her commitment to design excellence, technical integrity and enduring quality underpins every project undertaken by the studio.
Tom Overbury
Senior Architect
BA(Hons) MArch DipArch RIBA
An Architect based in Cheshire, has worked at Annabelle & Co for over ten years, Tom has played an integral role in many of the practice’s flagship projects across the UK. He brings extensive experience in the design and delivery of complex residential and estate projects paired with a strong understanding of agricultural settings. Combining technical expertise with a thoughtful approach to project coordination, his recent work includes the transformation of a 180-acre country estate centred around a 17th-century listed hall, historic barn conversions and new-build residences within the surrounding landscape.
Ricky Baddeley
Senior Architect
BA(Hons) MArch DipArch RIBA
Ricky is a Senior Architect with extensive experience delivering high-end residential projects across a range of sensitive planning contexts, including Green Belt land, Conservation Areas and the open countryside. He has particular expertise in navigating complex planning constraints while maintaining a strong focus on design quality and technical delivery. His portfolio includes a number of notable residential projects, including an award-winning sustainable new-build home on the edge of the Peak District and numerous projects for the Duchy of Lancaster.
Services
Architecture
At Annabelle & Co, we provide a fully integrated architectural service, guiding each project from initial concept through to completion on site, delivering architecture that is bespoke and enduring in quality.
Our service covers the full project journey, from initial feasibility and concept design through to construction drawings and on-site guidance. We work closely with our clients at every stage, ensuring clarity, precision and confidence throughout the design and delivery process. Whether creating a new country home, extending an existing property or reworking a heritage building, we lead with considered design thinking, technical expertise and a deep understanding of rural context.
Interiors
We believe interior design is an integral part of the architectural process. We create interiors that are calm, considered and enduring, shaped by natural light, carefully balanced proportions and a refined approach to materiality. Layering natural textures, crafted finishes and bespoke joinery, we create spaces that feel both sophisticated and deeply comfortable.
Every element is thoughtfully resolved, from spatial flow and architectural detailing to lighting and joinery design. Whether for a contemporary country house or a heritage renovation, our interiors are designed alongside the architecture, creating cohesive homes that are beautiful to live in and timeless in character.
Landscaping
Grounded in the character of each site, we believe the landscape should feel inseparable from the home itself, extending the experience of architecture beyond its walls. Our landscape designs are shaped by the character of the site, creating a seamless dialogue between house, garden and the wider countryside. Through careful composition, proportion and materiality, we create outdoor spaces that feel both purposeful and enduring.
From arrival courtyards and garden terraces to swimming pools, outbuildings and wider estate settings, every element is considered as part of a cohesive whole. The result is a landscape that enhances daily life, strengthens a sense of place and blurs the boundary between home and countryside.
