GOOD design and sensitive restoration have been recognised in this year's Fareham Society Design Award Scheme.

An Edwardian property with a new second-storey extension at White Hart Lane in Portchester won in the new build category.

Judges praised the owner for managing to retain many of the property's characteristic older features.

A 17th farmhouse in Anker Lane, Stubbington, won the coveted award in the restoration category.

Other buildings that were highly commended were Modulus House in Salterns Lane, a new office development praised by the judging panel for its attention to detail.

Fareham Methodist Church in King's Road was also highly commended in the new build category for its new entrance described by judges as "very welcoming."

Hollam House, formerly a dilapidated property in Titchfield Lane, Stubbington that underwent extensive repairs was also highly commended in the restoration category.

Jim Hall, Fareham Society Chairman said the awards had attracted 16 entries from across the borough.

"The scheme does encourage the creation of good designs across Fareham. That is the aim and we hope it has been achieved."