Case Study

The Property

This private residence is set in the heart of the South Hams, enjoying far‑reaching views across the surrounding countryside. The site is home to a working farm, alongside a number of ancillary buildings that support holiday accommodation, renewable energy generation, and remote working for both commercial and educational charity projects.

With multiple uses and buildings spread across the property, reliable connectivity was essential to support day‑to‑day operations, guests, and modern infrastructure.

Before IT WORKHOUSE

Connectivity at the property was extremely limited. Two unreliable broadband lines regularly failed, often leaving the site without any internet access for days at a time. With speeds of around 5Mbps and very thick stone walls across the buildings, the connection was effectively unusable beyond a short distance from the router.

None of the farm or ancillary buildings were connected to the network, meaning there was no way to implement smart controls, monitor systems remotely, or manage and update essential equipment.

What we did

IT WORKHOUSE carried out a comprehensive site survey to fully understand the layout, construction, and individual requirements of each building. From this, we designed a bespoke network solution capable of supporting the full site.

Multiple network tests were undertaken to ensure reliable coverage throughout, and it was determined that a leased line would provide the most stable and effective solution for the property. The final design was carefully planned to deliver consistent performance while respecting the character and constraints of the historic buildings.

Significant improvements

The introduction of a leased line has been truly transformative. The entire property now benefits from dedicated, super‑fast fibre optic broadband, allowing residents, staff, and guests to move between buildings without interruption.

Our bespoke installation was tailored specifically to the challenges of very old stone buildings, ensuring the solution was discreet, tidy, and highly effective. The site is now fully connected, enabling modern working practices, improved guest experiences, and reliable monitoring and management of on‑site systems.

Testimonial

“IT WORKHOUSE was recommended to us by a previous customer, and Alex listened patiently to our tales of isolation from the digital world.

Alex found a more competitive provider for the leased line than we could establish directly, and developed a network solution to enable the benefits of an ultra fast (1Gbps) broadband connection to be realised across the site from a central hub.  They understood our focus on utility, longevity and cost-effectiveness, but ensured the subsidiary hubs are scalable to prepare for our expansion. 

The team worked hard, minimising disruption, finding solutions and working in collaboration with our regular contractors. 

The result is nothing short of transformational with seamless internet access throughout the properties.  In turn this enables monitoring and control of everything from solar panels to CCTV (which IT WORKHOUSE installed) and streaming speeds meeting all domestic and professional needs for multiple users.  Dependable and professional, we have since returned to IT WORKHOUSE for IT projects and business support.”