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Need help on house extension and curb appeal for this Dorset property!

7 years ago

So we own this three bedroom property which despite being in a lovely location, lacks any curb appeal and we would love to add more space.

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We have thought about extending to the front and converting the garage space. For a limited budget we would like to add a bigger hallway/porch, a utility room and a possible snug downstairs, with a larger third bedroom above the garage upstairs. But because of the angle of the garage roof the design isn't coming easily, any thoughts/tips/help?

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Carolina
7 years ago
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7 years ago
You could us the opening that already exists in the garage and have either a large glazing unit, folding doors, or windows with infill panels, where the garage is situated at the minute you could turn into a "snug" accessed through the cupboard in the hallway. To create a "grander" entrance simple things like a canopy over the main door area could make a massive difference. Introducing Different forms of cladding could also make a difference, vertical timber cladding faced against a white render rather than off white.

Removing the wall between the living area and the kitchen to create an open plan area and having the utility accessed from the entrance hallway and straight from the back at the top left corner of the floor plan.

I hope you understand what I "trying" to describe any questions please just ask.

Thanks

Craig @ FMA
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Jonathan
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I think the curb appeal could be improved with bigger windows facing the front especially over the garage.
Could you build forward of the garage? (Not always permitted but possible if the building line is further forward..... i.e.: if your neighbours houses are further forward)
If you could build forward then you could increase your living space by extending into the garage and building a new garage on the front.

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