Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Planning Elevations
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Ground Floor Plan
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Construction Section Drawing
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Existing Rear View
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Existing side access / outbuilding wing
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Demolition of outbuilding wing.
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Steel portal inserted, ground floor excavated.
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Reclaimed bricks being used in cavity wall with lime mortar. Clean face to outside.
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Corner window taking shape in cavity walling.
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Concrete slab cast, framing for flat roof.
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Insulation to ground floor, underfloor heating pipes before screed is cast.
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Insulating attic storey. 'Neo' roof windows
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Flush 'Neo' roof windows in related roof to light attic storey.
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Kitchen installation (supplied by Naked Kitchens (Norfolk).
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. External view
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Oak pergola and rainwater chute / chain.
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Sedum roof and flat roof lights
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Kitchen (Naked Kitchens, Norfolk)
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Oak window seat
Remodelling of rear of 1890's villa off Mill Road to create a large interconnecting and open Kitchen, Dining, Family Room with natural top light and open views to the garden. Whole house renovation.Contractor: Abbeyvale. Family Room
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Existing barn Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Existing barn, internally. The barn had been substantially rebuilt previously, so the envelope was retained and insulated internally. Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Existing gable end fireplace where link to be made. Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. New steel portal and oak purlins to support existing roof (some existing cross structure had to be removed as it was too low to remain in place). Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Cutting through to create 1m2 link between the cottage and the barn. Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Breather membrane (white) and wood fibre insulation added to create breathable insulated roof and walls suitable for lime plaster. Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Lime plaster to roof and walls onto wood fibre insulation. Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Breaking through former fireplace from the end of the cottage. Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Completion of glazed link via former fireplace from the end of the cottage. Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Insulated floor with underfloor heating pipes and metal radiant plates prior to dry screed board floor and tiling. Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Underfloor heating pipes and control manifold Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Underfloor heating pipes and control manifold in cabinet. Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Reclaimed clay tiles being laid on decoupling membrane to avoid cracking. Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Completion - Kitchen/ Dining Room Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Completion - Glazed link with oak steps. Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Completion - View of link from former fireplace position in Sitting Room Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Connection of perpendicular barn to a narrow cottage, restructured & converted internally to Kitchen / Dining / Utility WC. Completion - External view. Contractor: Abbeyvale Builders Ltd
Conversion & remodelling of a clunch and brick outbuilding into an artist's studio & guest suite. Inset solar panels and air source heat pump. Internal wood fibre insulation with lime plaster for breathable construction. Contractor: Abbeyvale.
Conversion & remodelling of a clunch and brick outbuilding into an artist's studio & guest suite. Inset solar panels and air source heat pump. Internal wood fibre insulation with lime plaster for breathable construction. Contractor: Abbeyvale. Existing outbuilding 2019
Conversion & remodelling of a clunch and brick outbuilding into an artist's studio & guest suite. Inset solar panels and air source heat pump. Internal wood fibre insulation with lime plaster for breathable construction. Contractor: Abbeyvale. Rebuilding rear collapsing wall in reclaimed bricks.
Conversion & remodelling of a clunch and brick outbuilding into an artist's studio & guest suite. Inset solar panels and air source heat pump. Internal wood fibre insulation with lime plaster for breathable construction. Contractor: Abbeyvale. Template for the oak truss and roof timbers.
Conversion & remodelling of a clunch and brick outbuilding into an artist's studio & guest suite. Inset solar panels and air source heat pump. Internal wood fibre insulation with lime plaster for breathable construction. Contractor: Abbeyvale. Oak truss installed, wood fibre insulation ready to install.
Conversion & remodelling of a clunch and brick outbuilding into an artist's studio & guest suite. Inset solar panels and air source heat pump. Internal wood fibre insulation with lime plaster for breathable construction. Contractor: Abbeyvale. Installation trays for inset solar panels in reclaimed pantile roof.
Conversion & remodelling of a clunch and brick outbuilding into an artist's studio & guest suite. Inset solar panels and air source heat pump. Internal wood fibre insulation with lime plaster for breathable construction. Contractor: Abbeyvale. Wood fibre insulation installed.
Conversion & remodelling of a clunch and brick outbuilding into an artist's studio & guest suite. Inset solar panels and air source heat pump. Internal wood fibre insulation with lime plaster for breathable construction. Contractor: Abbeyvale. Scratch coat of lime plaster completed.
Conversion & remodelling of a clunch and brick outbuilding into an artist's studio & guest suite. Inset solar panels and air source heat pump. Internal wood fibre insulation with lime plaster for breathable construction. Contractor: Abbeyvale. Plant cupboard for air source and solar.
Part conversion & part rebuilding of existing outbuildings to Victorian House to form connected annexe. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Part conversion & part rebuilding of existing outbuildings. Demolition of timber / tin roofed outbuilding Contractor: Abbeyvale
Part conversion & part rebuilding of existing outbuildings. Footings and beam and block floor complete. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Part conversion & part rebuilding of existing outbuildings. Blockwork walls and framing. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Part conversion & part rebuilding of existing outbuildings. Reclaimed Welsh slate roof blends in with existing. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Part conversion & part rebuilding of existing outbuildings. Conservation roof light recessed into slates. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Part conversion & part rebuilding of existing outbuildings. Existing and new timber framing. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Part conversion & part rebuilding of existing outbuildings. insulating and lining the brick outbuilding and making airtight with ntello membrane Contractor: Abbeyvale
Part conversion & part rebuilding of existing outbuildings. Feeding through new underground services. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Part conversion & part rebuilding of existing outbuildings. Black weatherboarding on battens over blockwork. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Part conversion & part rebuilding of existing outbuildings.Completed external view. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Part conversion & part rebuilding of existing outbuildings.Completed Family Room. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Part conversion & part rebuilding of existing outbuildings.Completed Home Office. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Replace conservatory with rear extension; internal alterations and timber frame repairs / lime render. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Replace conservatory with rear extension: Extension framing complete Contractor: Abbeyvale
Replace conservatory with rear extension: new timber wall supports roof to minimise load on existing walls. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Replace conservatory with rear extension: Leadwork to roof - wood core rolls. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Replace conservatory with rear extension: stiffening the timber frame with plywood before plastering. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Replace conservatory with rear extension: plastered interior, windows in. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Replace conservatory with rear extension: completed extension, Contractor: Abbeyvale
Exposing timber frame under cement render. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Exposing timber frame under cement render. Old rot to corner post propped by C19 brickwork. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Cutting green oak for soleplate and stud replacement. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Green oak repairs pieced in. Contractor: Abbeyvale
Exposing first floor corner with hotchpotch of previous repairs and continued rot of frame under cement render (traps water)
Pavatex wood fibre insulation that will be direct rendered in lime - breathable construction. Contractor: Abbeyvale
(Re)conversion of former Chapel. Open up the interior, introduce a feeling of space and light to a cluttered original conversion.
Existing Chapel: (Re)conversion of former Chapel. Open up the interior, introduce a feeling of space and light to a cluttered original conversion.
(Re)conversion of former Chapel. Existing Chapel: Open up the interior, introduce a feeling of space and light to a cluttered original conversion.
Removing interior walls and floors to expose the original volume of the Chapel. Contractor: Ian Rudd.
Re-supporting and strengthening the original roof. Contractor: Ian Rudd.
New steel framed and zinc roofed porch extension. Contractor: Ian Rudd
Interior scaffold removed and new surfaces plastered, Contractor: Ian Rudd
New galleried landing connects bedrooms at either end of the central space. Contractor: Ian Ridd
New galleried landing: laying thick Danish Douglas Fir boards by Dinesen,
Dinesen floorboards finished with lye and white soap. New matt black steel windows in enlarged openings by Clement Windows.
Finished, waiting for furniture..
Steel stair with Dinesen Douglas fir treads by Anglia Fabrications
Kitchen with concrete worktop and rough sawn flamed oak by Colin Parker Furniture, Edinburgh. Moroccan Tadelakt waxed plaster wall finish by Tadelakt London Ltd.
Tile-hung late Victorian / Edwardian House. New two storey side garage / games room extension, with utility glazed link and ground floor shower room.
Existing house with pre-fabricated concrete garage, to be redeveloped.
Site cleared and drains being excavated. Contractor: Benchmark http://bmltd.net
Concrete foundations cast. Contractor: Benchmark http://bmltd.net
Blockwork walls to garage commencing. Contractor: Benchmark http://bmltd.net
Rear walls in reclaimed Cambridge gault clay bricks with lime mortar. Bull's eye window to shower room matches an original round window on the house. Contractor: Benchmark http://bmltd.net
Glazed link connecting two storey garage to existing house - framing out the pitched roof lights with steel and timber. Contractor: Benchmark http://bmltd.net
Glazed link connecting two storey garage to existing house - pitched roof light by Vitral with lead roof and box gutter. Contractor: Benchmark http://bmltd.net
Steel frame erected and timber roof structure taking shape. Contractor: Benchmark http://bmltd.net
Games room over garage, insulation and roof lights. Contractor: Benchmark http://bmltd.net
Oak bull's eye window purpose made by Law & Lewis joinery, http://www.lawandlewis.co.uk
Tile hanging to rear facade in diamond pattern to match existing. Handmade tiles by Tudor. https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk
Board-on-board cladding to front elevation in 'Accoya' timber, to be painted. Contractor: Benchmark http://bmltd.net
Board-on-board cladding to front elevation complete. Contractor: Benchmark http://bmltd.net
Garage & Games Room extension complete.
Detail of lght fitting, boarding & brickwork.
Planning Application sketch - view from Fair Green. Demolition of existing early C20th breeze block range onto Fair Green, and replacement with a slightly higher 'barn-type' extension to the original cottage that creates a contiguous farmhouse overlooking the rising, south facing garden.
Existing building facing Fair Green 2016. Demolition of existing early C20th breeze block range onto Fair Green, and replacement with a slightly higher 'barn-type' extension to the original cottage that creates a contiguous farmhouse overlooking the rising, south facing garden.
Existing building facing the garden 2016. Extensions from 1900's to 1980's. Demolition of existing early C20th breeze block range onto Fair Green, and replacement with a slightly higher 'barn-type' extension to the original cottage that creates a contiguous farmhouse overlooking the rising, south facing garden.
Demolition of breeze block range complete.
Demolition of breeze block range complete. Reveals patchwork of clutch (chalk block, locally quarried) and brick infill to the end of the existing cottage. Minimal foundations. Underpinning required!
Foundations for main range in, cavity walls starting.
Steel portal and posts in, internal blockwork going up.
First floor joisted structures being installed, despite snow..
Herringbone panel in reclaimed Cambridge brickwork to gable end.
View from Fair Green. New sash windows installed in the cottage (Eversden Joinery); roof framing 2/3 complete.
View from garden. Roof framing 2/3 complete.
First floor bedrooms taking shape.
Back to traditional craft skills for the oak truss over the double height Sitting Room.
Oak trusses now in position (wrapped in plastic until the roof is on).
Steel truss and gable ladder supports the roof, leaving the gable clear for a large triangular window (Master Bathroom)
View from Fair Green with roof structure complete.
Traditional lead roofing to dormer window with wood core rolls. By Lodge Roofing.
Selecting hand made clay plain tiles in a mix to blend with buff and terracotta tiles on neighbouring roofs. Aldershaw Handmade Roof Tiles, Sussex.
Roofing to the rear almost complete. Inverted roof windows by Fakro.
Oak frame to Garden Room . Made off site by Eversden Joinery. Fitted together perfectly!
Oak frame to glazed garden room erected and roof framed.
Interior taking shape - Master Bedroom under pitched roof. Combination roof & vertical windows by Fakro.
Oak trusses over double height Sitting Room now visible after internal scaffold removed.
Fully glazed and rendered, view of the rear, with oak-framed Garden Room in foreground.
Exterior nearing completion
Planning Application sketch of front illustrating modified extension to the side.
Planning Application sketch of rear illustrating two storey and single storey extensions.
Planning Application sketch of side illustrating two storey and single storey extensions.
Hidden cottage on the corner of Gratchester Meadows and South Green Road, Newnham, Cambridge
Hidden cottage on the corner of Gratchester Meadows and South Green Road, Newnham, Cambridge. Hidden front with wisteria blooming.
Hidden cottage on the corner of Gratchester Meadows and South Green Road, Newnham, Cambridge. View from South Green Road
Existing extended cottage rear elevation to garden revealed after trees removed.
Existing extended cottage street elevation revealed after trees removed.
Work commencing after trees removed. Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Piling for new extensions through 2-3m of clay.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Excavations and reinforcement ready for pour of concrete ground beams.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village.Beam and block floor in place - ready for brickwork walls.
Sample brick panels using reclaimed handmade Cambridge Gault bricks from Solopark in lime rich mortar.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Steel portal in place to support existing upper walls and new extension.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Lower level of new cavity brickwork going up.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Upper level of extension brickwork and steelwork going up.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Brickwork complete. Roof framing to two storey and single storey.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village.Stepped lead valley gutter connecting existing and new roofs. Reclaimed ridge tiles (rare design) being re-bedded on new roof.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Scaffold down, roofing complete and windows / roof lights installed ready for interior works.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Underfloor heating to vaulted Dining Room, fixed down onto insulation.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Kitchen going in,
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Original fireplaces being retained.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Replacement windows by Mumford & Wood.
Original cottage name found on Victorian maps. Stone carved by Hibbett and set in lime mortar.
Frontage restored. Replacement windows by Mumford & Wood. Clay ridge tiles manufactured by hand to match.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Sanding internal floors.
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Completion April 2018
Two storey and single storey extensions, general restoration of the earliest dwelling in Newnham Village. Completion April 2018.
Planning Application sketch of front illustrating modified garage and linking entrance extension.
Planning Application sketch of rear illustrating new single storey extension to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden,
Detached 1930's house before remodelling- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden, plus new entrance hall and conversion of garage into a utility room. New bathrooms.
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. Preparatory work to open up the rear elevation.
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. Extension walls going up.
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. Steelwork in and rear and side walls removed.
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. Extended rooms now taking shape.Garage now connected to the house.
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. New lead roof with wood core rolls over rear extension.
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. Extension plastered and ready for wood flooring.
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. Extended front garage area to create bike storage canopy.
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. Slim black steel framed glazed doors to terrace by Clement Bros.
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. Sitting Room taking shape
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. Oak entrance doors, canopy and and garage doors installed.
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. York stone terrace completing.
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. Internal steel framed doors being installed between the kitchen and sitting room.
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. Completed kitchen looking towards glazed doors to sitting room
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. Completed kitchen
Detached 1930's house- alterations to the side and rear to create large kitchen / dining / sitting room overlooking south facing garden. Completed Master Ensuite Bathroom.
Late Victorian neighbouring terrace houses - typical infill and rear mirrored extensions to create large, open kitchen / garden rooms.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Adjacent / mirror of next project. Prior to works commencing.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Adjacent / mirror of next project. Rear extension and wall being removed.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Adjacent / mirror of next project. Steel portal in to support side and rear wall of existing house.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Adjacent / mirror of next project. Brickwork finished and rooflights and zinc roof complete.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Adjacent / mirror of next project. Internal plastering complete/
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Adjacent / mirror of next project. Purpose made oak sliding doors by Eversden Joinery
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Adjacent / mirror of next project. Ready for fitting out.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Adjacent / mirror of next project. Completed room looking towards garden
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Adjacent / mirror of next project. Completed room looking towards existing back wall.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Adjacent / mirror of next project. Completed extension, view from garden.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. New party wall to be built along green lines. Side wall of house will be demolished.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. New rear wall to be built along green lines. Rear wall of house will be demolished.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Steel portal / goalpost structure installed to allow side and rear walls of house to be removed.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. New structure complete and plastered. Oak floor down, ready for kitchen.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. View back towards original glazed doors. Linear pitched rooflight brings daylight into this area.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Exterior view, almost complete. Swedish sliding oak doors, zinc roof.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Kitchen fitting in progress.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Exterior view at completion.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill side and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Swedish oak sliding doors to garden, linear and square rooflights bring daylight deep into the house.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill side and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Swedish oak sliding doors to garden, linear and square rooflights bring daylight deep into the house. Tall storage cupboards conceal fold-down workstation.
Late Victorian terrace house - typical infill side and rear extension to create large, open kitchen / garden room. Swedish oak sliding doors to garden, linear and square rooflights bring daylight deep into the house. External zinc roofed log store and tool shed.
External view of mirrored extensions. Each have similar elements: zinc roof; linear and square rooflights; oak sliding doors. Interiors reflect client's individual briefs.
Replace defunct lean-to verandah with glazed room, accessible through pocket doors from kitchen, giving glorious views over the garden. Glazed room gives level access to garden and incorporates accessible wetroom for client with limited mobility.
Replace defunct lean-to verandah with glazed room, accessible through pocket doors from kitchen, giving glorious views over the garden. Glazed room gives level access to garden and incorporates accessible wetroom for client with limited mobility. Stripping out kitchen reveals rotten timber frame to front wall (original timber framed house was clad in brick in the C18th).
Replace defunct lean-to verandah with glazed room, accessible through pocket doors from kitchen, giving glorious views over the garden. Glazed room gives level access to garden and incorporates accessible wetroom for client with limited mobility. Rotten timber frame removed, temporary support to wall. Reclaimed bricks to tie into wall.
Replace defunct lean-to verandah with glazed room, accessible through pocket doors from kitchen, giving glorious views over the garden. Glazed room gives level access to garden and incorporates accessible wetroom for client with limited mobility. Kitchen wall now lined wit structural timber frame, breathable insulation.
Replace defunct lean-to verandah with glazed room, accessible through pocket doors from kitchen, giving glorious views over the garden. Glazed room gives level access to garden and incorporates accessible wetroom for client with limited mobility. Glazed garden room lined with timber frame and breathable insulation. Underfloor heating installation.
Replace defunct lean-to verandah with glazed room, accessible through pocket doors from kitchen, giving glorious views over the garden. Glazed room gives level access to garden and incorporates accessible wetroom for client with limited mobility. Plastering and quarry tiles complete.
Replace defunct lean-to verandah with glazed room, accessible through pocket doors from kitchen, giving glorious views over the garden. Glazed room gives level access to garden and incorporates accessible wetroom for client with limited mobility. Garden Room complete.
Replace defunct lean-to verandah with glazed room, accessible through pocket doors from kitchen, giving glorious views over the garden. Glazed room gives level access to garden and incorporates accessible wetroom for client with limited mobility. Garden Room complete, external view with reclaimed York stone terrace.
Planning sketch. Early Victorian village house. Two storey and single storey extension links the house to a range of outbuildings.
Early Victorian village house prior to remodelling, view from large garden
September 2015: Two storey extension in reclaimed Cambridge gault bricks going up. The extension will ink the house with the range of outbuildings
March 2016: Extension almost complete; landscape design by Tristen Knight in process
May 2016: House and hard landscaping complete
New lead and slate pitched roofs with conservation studio rooflights link the house with the range of existing outbuildings.
1930's detached house. Planning sketch of two storey rear extension, connected to modified attic conversion.
1930's house: rear prior to remodelling
January 2015. Existing extensions demolished. Starting to build back up again..
Breaking out of the flank wall of a large Late Victorian house and connecting with a small rooflit extension to create a large kitchen
February 2015: Attic conversion taking shape.
September 2015: Rear of the house almost complete.
September 2015: Oak boarding treated with limewash to create a 'weathered' look.
Summer 2016: External landscaping complete
Pouring liquid screed over underfloor heating pipes in the extended kitchen
Plastering complete and new kitchen beginning to take shape.
Extended kitchen space painted, ready for floor tiling, electrics and kitchen installation.
Kitchen installation in extended area.
Altering an Edwardian Coach House into a small residential annexe - before works.
Altering an Edwardian Coach House into a small residential annexe - first brickwork alterations
Altering an Edwardian Coach House into a small residential annexe - ready to start constructing the extensions
Altering an Edwardian Coach House into a small residential annexe - new enlarged gable constructed to match existing
Conversion & extension of an Edwardian Coach House into a small residential annexe
Conversion & extension of an Edwardian Coach House into a small residential annexe. Interior complete
Cutting into the rear roof to create an inset balcony dormer to the attic conversion
Initial stages in breaking out internal partitions
New structural steel with temporary supports to create an open kitchen
Leadwork to inverted dormer balcony
Glass balustrade in place for attic balcony with views south over Trinity Hall Sports Ground
Underfloor heating pipes on insulation - these will be encased in a concrete screed.
Completed house renovation, including attic and garage conversion.
Raising the frame of the new porch / verandah
New Entrance Porch / Verandah
October 2012 Surrealist Bedroom (temporary condition before door fully cut through)
September 2012. Re-roofing & insulating large Edwardian Arts & Craft House. New dormer to create an attic shower room. (mapooleyandson.co.uk)
September 2012. Integrated solar thermal panels now fitted (www.viridiansolar.co.uk) & leadwork to dormer complete (mapooleyandson.co.uk)
September 2012. Large valley gutter - stepped leadwork in place. (mapooleyandson.co.uk)
October 2012. Re-roofing & insulating large Edwardian Arts & Craft House. New dormer to create an attic shower room. (mapooleyandson.co.uk)
Existing kitchen with no view to garden
October 2011 removing internal chimney to create larger room (carefully saving the bricks).
December 2011 Inserting 6m long steel beam to support the side of the house when kitchen enlarged
January 2012 First fix electrics before plastering & finishes
February 2012 Getting there with kitchen and final finishes / fittings
Demolition of outbuilding, February 2012
April 2012 Douglas Fir King post trusses over vaulted workshop & garden room
May 2012. Garden room taking shape. Awaiiting screed, floor tiles & glazed doors to kitchen
May 2012 Reclaimed slate roof finally on after wettest spring for years. Soft red brick quoins with flint infill
June 2012 Flint facing gradually taking shape