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Detached Bungalow extension ideas please!

3 years ago

Hi All

I am considering putting an offer on a bungalow. My requirements are 3 double beds plus 2 shower rooms. I have considered semi-detached properties but what is available is too overpriced and ones within my budget are not in good condition and in almost all cases 3rd bedroom is a box room.

Therefore, I was considering buying a bungalow with adequate space to extend (rear or upwards). However, before I put an offer I want some ideas on what may be possible to meet my objectives while being cost effective. The immediate neighbor of the bungalow has done an extension upwards (dormer) and therefore, I do not anticipate planning consent will be an issue. My budget is 50-60k for the extension / refurbishment and wanted to figure out what may be possible.

I have attached the original floor plan of the bungalow in question with some photos, including that of the neighbor bungalow. Also, I have tried creating layout that will meet my needs by extending to rear. However, what I am unsure about is:

1. Rear v/s dormer extension with bath - which would be less costly / practical to accomplish?

2. My proposed layout (attached) involves extending to the rear and moving the kitchen to create a kitchen diner - will this significantly increase my costs? The proposed layout does not seem to have adequate space for a dining area and therefore, may need ample rear extension to have that space.

Your ideas / thoughts will be much appreciated

Thanks..!

Comments (4)

zenoobia
3 years ago
I'm not of the cost implications however I would use the existing lounge as the 3rd bedroom and use the whole of the back of the house as an open plan living/dining kitchen area overlooking the garden
Jaideep Pathak
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks @zenoobia. The reason I put the new bedroom at the back was due to the window / sunlight. Moving the new bed to replace the existing lounge would mean no windows in that bedroom. If you notice in the pics above, there is a garage to the right and therefore, it is not possible to have windows on the side.
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3 years ago
A sun tunnel or roof window would solve that problem.
zenoobia
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I'd agree either a sun tunnel or roof window would work as it's a bedroom. You may just wish to consider what is more important to you and your family.....where you will spend more of your time.

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