We stripped back the poor-quality rear extensions and replaced them with a part single, part two-storey addition, opening the ground floor into a connected kitchen, dining and living space with direct garden access. A rooflight over the single-storey section brings in natural light and provides purge ventilation. Repositioned stairs free the entrance level for a functional hallway and utility; the loft becomes a habitable second floor.

The garden annexe sits along the southern boundary, positioned to respect existing mature trees and minimise impact on neighbours. The 2.5m slope across the plot required careful attention to annexe massing at the boundary. A mono-pitch zinc roof keeps its mass subordinate; brick detailing references the existing soldier-stack coursing, while timber cladding — matching the single-storey rear extension — ties the annexe back to the main house. MVHR and heat pump technology are incorporated throughout.

Planning consent was secured in 2025.

The result is a house that finally uses what its plot always offered: space for a family to grow, and for different generations to live alongside each other without compromise.