Extension layout advice

5 years ago

Hi Everyone,

We are planning an extension and at the moment have agreed on the attached layout. Existing, proposed and an extra proposal of extension layout attached.

Our main objectives were:
1. Create a studio/granny annexe space with its own separate entrance but that was still in someway attached to the main home for flexibility and allow the house to be classed as 3 bedroom in future.
2. Create larger dining/kitchen for main home with garden views. Existing home the dining table is in lounge.
3. Create more space without losing too much garden.
4. Create another bathroom/shower room.

We do not wish to have an open plan layout in the lounge/dining/kitchen as we prefer separate rooms. Kitchen placed at back as we do not like the idea of having to walk through kitchen to access another room/studio.

Ideally would like bedroom 2 and main house bathroom to be larger. However, we haven't found an option to do this without extending further, which for cost and garden reasons we don't really want to do.

Looking for advice on layout as sometimes fresh eyes can see things in a new perspective.

many thanks for your time

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Jonathan
5 years ago
Alternative idea
Irene Spinks
5 years ago
I prefer the second layout it seems to flow more easily. Any reason why the external master bedroom wall doesn’t run along to meet the new sitting room wall? In terms of building it would be easier, removing the need for awkward angles on the roof which would also help reduce costs. I would also have bifold doors onto the rear garden rather than patio doors but that’s just my personal opinion taste.
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5 years ago
Hi Irene,

Thank you for your time and input. The extension side would be covering some of our current driveway, we can only bring it this far to still allow room for cars. Yeah we are still a little torn over bifold and patio doors. regards
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5 years ago
Thanks Jonathan for the plan, definitely some food for thought. My fear would be that the cost for so many changes would be too much for us.

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