Extension and renovation options
Rachael K
3 years ago
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Comments (10)Hi there, As has been discussed by others above, there are 3 main options for this house: 1. Loft conversion. 2. Double storey extension 3. Single storey extension + rejigging. In my opinion, all three options would require thought about the staircases position. My first bit of advise is that you think about your priorities as these will dictate your decision around primarily whether you are wanting to take on the project and buy the house. Firstly regardless of which option you choose, I would immediately suggest that you move the stairs and try to get a straighter run without the half landing as this will free up more usable space on each level. Accessing the stairs from the current dining room (see sketch) would be a great way to free up space in the current stair area for either storage or even to be used as a desk area. Maintaining the opening between the hallway and stairs and using reinforced glass to enclose the staircase with shoe storage underneath would be a very contemporary look. My proposal would be to do a contemporary refurbishment comprising both a single storey extension and loft conversion (loft conversion could be a later addition should budget not allow for at first) however if you are prioritizing the number of bedrooms then I would say that the priority should be a loft conversion. With two dormers, this could deliver an extra 2 bedrooms (or 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom) in the loft space either side of the new staircase. On the first floor, converting the back bedroom into a bathroom accessed along a new landing through the second bedroom would be beneficial, removal of the chimney breast here would be a good idea too. On the ground floor, making the bathroom into a smaller wetroom/utility with stacked washing machine and tumble dryer and opening up the kitchen and dining room through to provide access out to the garden with rooflights fitted to bring more light into a very bright kitchen living room. Of course the look that you want might be more traditional and this could still be achieved but this open plan space would be a huge improvement to the current layout. Best of luck!...See MoreNeed inspiration for house renovation/floorplan/extension
Comments (9)Hi, thanks for your response. In answer to your question, I am not a tradesman but am quite handy when it comes to DIY. I am happy to do all the finishing work, decorating, boarding out etc if required. I can install the bathroom suite and kitchen units. I have done plumbing previously. The room sizes are as follows: BATHROOM 6' 4" x 6' 3" (1.93m x 1.91m) LOUNGE 13' into bay x 10' 11" (3.96m x 3.33m) DINING ROOM 12' 1" x 11' (3.68m x 3.35m) GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM THREE/3RD RECEPTION 9' 4" x 8' 6" (2.84m x 2.59m) KITCHEN 8' 9" plus 3' 6" recess x 6' 6" (2.67m x 1.98m) BEDROOM ONE (with dormer) 15' 6" x 10' 11" (4.72m x 3.33m) BEDROOM TWO 12' 9" x 9' 4" (3.89m x 2.84m)...See MoreGround floor renovation dilemma (extension vs conservatory)
Comments (7)Hi Navneet! Conservatories have very short useful times during the year. In the summer they tend to be way too hot and in the winter way too cold. So that's one thing worth deciding - is it comfortable enough to keep because you can use it for a lot of the year, or is it unused for a lot of the year. Some more questions for you, that I hope will help you define what you want: - is the conservatory blocking light into the kitchen? If so does this bother you? - Is the view of the garden more limited with the conservatory or do you enjoy the garden more from the conservatory? - Where would you have your dining table if not in the conservatory - the kitchen? Would this be big enough for you and for any entertaining you do - is the conservatory big enough for this now? Ask your local estate agent (perhaps the ones you bought through) about the impact on resale value for removing the conservatory. You should be able to replace the kitchen and bathroom for your budget. Depending on what materials, etc you choose. You could easily spend that £30k on just the kitchen if you wanted to! But equally you can cover a decent amount of redecoration and new fittings in that budget. I recommend that you keep a spreadhsheet to keep it on track. Hope this helps. Jane, iarchitect :)...See MoreAdvice on layout for 1960s renovation/extension
Comments (8)Thanks so much for your suggestions. Lots of things to consider. I hadn't even thought about closing off the main lounge and moving the door to make the room more practical and the big open plan family space at the rear is very appealing. We were definitely influenced by how much of an issue potential excavation at the rear of the property may be and most of our neighbours have extended to the front which gave us this idea. The main reason behind having the separate snug/study was to have somewhere besides the dining room table where we can work from home on an ongoing basis, but also potentially a retreat away from the main, open plan area of the house when young children become teenagers.... I have struggled to get any indication of how much any of this might cost. I understand that in the current climate this is extremely hard to predict but maybe I would be better going directly to builders to try to get a better idea? We have savings to put towards any build but also the option of additional borrowing on our existing mortgage if we want to go for something bigger. This is our family home for the forseeable future so definitely looking for the best long term solution. I have included the first floor plan as requested. When it comes to the soil pipe question, I am not 100% sure. It comes down the rear of the house and as far as I know, then heads towards the street. We don't need the garage for parking but would like to retain some storage. Thanks so much again!...See MoreFASCIA Architecture & Interior Design
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