This seemingly modest-looking bungalow hides a secret. Look again and you will notice a double peak extension that has tripled the scale of the home.
The owners have been already acquainted with the property, which used to belong to the person’s grandmother. In simply over a yr because the buy, they’ve managed to drag off a powerful transformation, turning the Nineteen Thirties single storey property right into a well-proportioned residence completely suited to their household of 4.
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After sketching out infinite structure choices, Carl Turner of Structure & Extra was known as upon to assist make the couple’s goals come true. The large concept was for an eight-by-eleven-foot extension to switch the small kitchen with an open-plan kitchen diner and household room, together with a considerable attic conversion.
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“Carl recommended a aspect dormer to present them three bedrooms upstairs, and even managed to suit a walk-through dressing space and en-suite lavatory off the master suite,” says the house owner.
‘As a result of there was no first ground earlier than, we first designed the toilet to swimsuit our wants, with a free-standing bathtub, giant walk-in bathe and double sinks, in order that our two youngsters would not get right into a struggle.’
‘We have even future-proofed the house by making a visitor bed room and bathe room downstairs, together with stairs broad sufficient to put in a stairlift if we ever want it. The one factor we did not slot in was the washer I at all times needed.’
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When it got here to discovering a dependable builder, the couple lucked out when their business architect buddy Sean really helpful Dave Roberts.
“He lives down the road from us, so we knew he would do nicely,” the house owner laughs. “He and Sean have been sensible and at all times there when there was an issue.”
The lounge
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Some neighbors objected to the growth plans, however permission was granted with a number of adjustments – reminiscent of having a non-opening frosted window within the lavatory and a French balcony as a substitute of a full balcony off the master suite.
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After residing within the bungalow whereas the earthworks started, the household moved right into a rented home after the previous boiler was disconnected. “At one level we actually had three partitions, no ceiling, roof, plaster or ground,” she says. “Folks on the bus may see into our home from the highest deck!”
The kitchen
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To maintain prices down, the couple tackled most of the jobs themselves. ‘My husband and his father customized constructed a staircase and made and fitted all of the baseboards and architraves, whereas I painted the entire home white with a twig gun. It took me 40 minutes to make a room, which was sensible.’
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The diligent couple additionally stripped and re-hung the unique doorways, fitted their very own kitchen, tiled three loos and made the kitchen finish panels and kick boards from MDF, together with the tongue and groove panels within the utility room.
The bedrooms
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“We reused as a lot as doable, like authentic quarry tiles, and we made pantry cabinets and a eating desk from the previous wood rafters and beams,” she explains. Though the mission was inside funds, the schedule ran barely over. “We made our move-in date earlier than Christmas, however we had to make use of the utility room as a short lived kitchen.”
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When it comes to model, the couple beloved mixing new and classic items, and he or she created a Pinterest board for every room to assist them with the adorning course of.
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After she was laid off a number of years in the past, her husband arrange a enterprise known as Solely Good Issues the place he sells reclaimed, classic and handmade furnishings, residence items and presents. The home has confirmed to be a terrific backdrop for taking pictures his finds, in addition to serving as a photograph location for different meals and life-style manufacturers.
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Luckily, building work was accomplished earlier than lockdown, making the backyard their pandemic mission. The pair created a pergola with a slab ground that results in a gazebo.
The backyard
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“Whereas I’d like to have a small greenhouse and extra borders within the backyard, we’re taking a break and simply having fun with the home proper now as a result of we bought “resolution fatigue” in direction of the tip,” she says.
‘Nonetheless, it labored out wonderful, as a result of we use the kitchen and front room on a regular basis, whereas the backyard home is a superb place to have lunch with pals within the night or to drink a glass of wine.’
