- HENLEAZE EXTENSION, RENOVATION AND LOFT CONVERSION -

This 1930s house was spacious but cold, dated and not suited to modern family life. A full renovation, two modest extensions and a loft conversion transformed it into a warm, light-filled, easy to live in home, with a strong connection to the garden.

At ground floor, a rear extension and careful internal remodelling created an open-plan kitchen, dining and living space. The L-shaped plan and vaulted ceiling was intentionally designed to give each area its own identity, while corner-opening sliding doors allow the interior to flow naturally onto the decked terrace.

The extension and its glazing were carefully designed around the sun path, turning the north-facing garden into an opportunity rather than a constraint. The size and position of each opening helps capture useful winter sunlight, maximise natural light and reduce the risk of overheating in summer. A small side extension also created space for a utility room and WC off the hallway.

Above, a hip-to-gable loft conversion added a spacious new principal suite with far-reaching views, comprising a bedroom, bathroom, dressing room and compact office. Large, strategically positioned roof-lights increase usable headroom and support strong cross-ventilation, helping the loft remain comfortable throughout the year.

The renovation was considered as a whole, with the interiors designed alongside improvements to the building fabric. Upgraded insulation and new aluminium glazing improve comfort throughout, while carefully considered details, such as a new limestone fireplace with a wood-burning stove and an additional en-suite for the guest bedroom, bring warmth, character and cohesion to the finished home.