Elegant Extension in a Conservation Area in Beckenham
Project Type: Renovation and Extension
Location: Kent House, Beckenham, Bromley South London
Project Profile: The project involved a single storey rear extension and full loft conversion including dormer windows. Also included is a whole house renovation and reconfiguration of the layout.
Build Time: 6 months
The project involved the extension, loft conversion and alteration to an existing semi-detached house in Beckenham, South London. Due to the property being located in a conservation area, careful consideration was needed during the design process.
The proposed extension was single storey, designed with a mix of brickwork and crittall style doors and windows. The loft conversion involved two simple dormer windows that match the proportions of the sash windows below.
The whole house was renovated as part of the proposed scheme including a new kitchen and bathrooms.
Homeowner Brief:
Clare and Rob’s brief was to create a light spacious house for their young family, whilst maintaining and enhancing the period features of the property.
To the front, the original porch and sash windows were updated, and the chimney stacks were refurbished as part of the design. Internally, the original features to the staircase and front living room were refurbished.
Home Profile:
The house is a period semi detached property with London stock brickwork and white sash windows. The property was originally double storey, but with the loft conversion the house now has three floors.
Selection of views
Key Design Features
One of the key parts of the design was the use of materials for the external appearance to the rear.
Two types of brickwork were used for the extension, with the use of traditional yellow London stock brickwork, contrasting with dark grey brickwork. This is accentuated with the break-up in the form of the extension with varying depth. Also included in the design for the extension is crittall style windows and doors.
To the loft, the dormer windows are wrapped in zinc cladding whilst the main roof uses grey slate.
The rest of the property maintains the London stock brickwork and white sash windows.
Click Through Gallery
Moving Inside
As you enter the house into the hallway, the original period staircase and features have been refurbished. One of the key design considerations was moving the internal door so as you enter the house you see through the living room, through the extension to the garden beyond.
The front living room remains a separate space with the fireplace and original features maintained, whilst the living room to the rear opens out to the new extension beyond. The extension houses the kitchen and dining spaces. The kitchen is a modern rich green shaker in style, with a deep butler sink and range cooker.
A downstairs W.C and utility/ boot room have been created to the side.
The general layout of the first floor remains as existing with an updated family bathroom and new staircase into the loft. The loft conversion consists of a new principle bedroom and funky ensuite.
Before and After 3D Cut-through Plans
After: 3D Floorplans (Ground)
Before: 3D Floorplans (Ground)
Route to Planning:
Due to the property being located in a Conservation area a homeowner full planning application was required to gain planning.
