Advice - Rear extension north London Victorian terrace
Lydia Stuart
7 years ago
We are planning on changing the current north facing conservatory into a wall to wall extension. I then want to move the kitchen into this room and use the current kitchen space to create a walk through pantry (as I want access to the kitchen from the hall), put in a downstairs toilet and hopefully squeeze in space for the tumble dryer and washing machine.
I've drawn a quick sketch but any ideas appreciated as not sure if this set up would be the best use of space. And any general extension tips would be gratefully received! We are in a conservation area but our neighbours on both sides have similar extensions (although nobody has put the kitchen there).
I've drawn a quick sketch but any ideas appreciated as not sure if this set up would be the best use of space. And any general extension tips would be gratefully received! We are in a conservation area but our neighbours on both sides have similar extensions (although nobody has put the kitchen there).
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Comments (10)Most things are possible depending on budget though. First things first :- What are you trying to achieve? Do you want access to a loft room, is it to have a dormer window? If not, then you are restricted to accessing from either gable. Thus the only other gable is the Chimney stack side. How wide is the landing upstairs? I'd have to presume that the Chimney stack would have to go. If you were having a dormer or there is one already in the loft it makes life a little easier. There are options but they all depend on what you want to achieve and budget. For instance:- You could consider changing the conservatory in to a proper room, building up to create more floor space on the 1st floor and amending the stairs. You could go right up to roof height and create more room not only on the 1st floor but the 2nd floor too. If you are not intending on having a dormer in the loft, then moving the stairs to the only option on the left hand gable would involve taking down the Chimney stack, and, would be dependant on the width of the landing and whether or not you can fit a staircase in lengthwise along that wall. You can't fit in a dog leg as it would compromise either the access to the bathroom or the bedroom depending on which way the stairs run....See MoreVictorian rear extension help
Comments (20)Hi Yvonne, Congratulations! It's always the way in life to have everything happening at the same time! Our advice would be, if you can live with things the way they are at the moment, to spend your energy and budget on doing the best job you possibly can. If you dream of eventually adding a fabulous extension, work towards that. For inspiration you could look at a Victorian House side extension, internal remodel and glass kitchen extension in Kintbury, Berkshire that we recently undertook (on our Houzz profile and our website www.orangekeyltd.co.uk ). The clients at the time had two very small children and busy jobs! It really is worth getting some advice from a local architectural designer as they will be able to re imagine the internal layout to best suit your family needs and lifestyle, and offer advice about extending. We offer all local prospective clients a free on site consultation - see if you can find a reputable local architectural practice who will do the same for you. Best regards, Jo/Orange Key...See MoreVictorian Renovation + Rear Extension in London
Comments (5)That makes two of us (we're newish to Houzz!) Congratulations on your purchase, it looks like a handsome property. It also looks like you are using a property professional for your proposed work, we assume you've put the question to them and want another opinion? Either way, and whatever your brief for how to use the space, it is important that new spaces have character, and aren't simply caverns. The extension does look large compared to the original house, so how it is inhabited is vital to the success of your work (and for adding any value to the property should you sell). For an 'empty' plan, the lanterns might be right, but once you locate your kitchen, snug, or dining area, they may be better repositioned. The position, style and statement of the kitchen is quite a personal thing, but depends on how the flow of the rest of the house will work. Noise and smells from cooking are worth considering for the rest of the house's benefit, so perhaps starting with locating the kitchen to the bottom of you plan might make sense, unless you want a real statement, eye catching arrangement, in which case it might be better located on the axis to the top of the plan (on the long view through your rooms). Some owners like to have a dining area next to their new glazing, but with the bi-fold doors shown opening inwards, this will compromise the internal layouts immediately next to (perhaps this is the wrong symbol your professional has used for the doors and they are intended to open outwards - we would never have them opening inwards - due to the compromise noted above and water dripping internally). Without know more about budget, orientation and period of house it is difficult to offer further helpful advice, but if you would like to discuss further feel free to contact us for a free consultation at hello@catterallfranklin.com Good luck either way!...See MoreVictorian terrace flat remodelling tv tv
Comments (5)Hi Yvona I think the 3rd option works best. However, I would suggest that you consider the following. 1 the gap between the kitchen units and island, this could be reduce to give you move living room space. 2 a larger combined bathroom & shower with a wc under the stair. This option will reduce your storage space, but give you a nice bathroom. You could also introduce an additional door access into the middle bedroom too. 3 option to introduce one large bifold and one door to the external garden wall. Hope these helps Regards...See More
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