Hunts Road
A Modern Family Residence
The background
Redesigning for a
New Family Home
We challenged ourselves and took on a conversion project, flipping an outdated bungalow near Cambridge into a modern family residence. Located on the edge of a conservation area, the project required careful local regulation handling and dealing with community concerns.
Project Details
Location: Cambridge
Value: £350,000 → £900,000
Rental: £1600 pcm → £2,500 pcm
Timeline: 8 months
The Numbers
Construction Costs: £457,000
GDA: 208 m2
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The brief
Creating a Bold, Modern Design
Rather than extend the limiting original structure, we proposed a complete demolition which would then allow us to construct an entirely new modern home. The new design meant we could fully establish the site’s potential, using contemporary materials and design principles to create a spacious, stylish family home the owners loved.
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The challenges
Planning and Neighbour Concerns
The project faced challenges, particularly when the council deemed the initial design too large for the plot. After consulting with the council through a pre-application process, we revised the design to align with local regulations and addressed neighbours’ concerns, finally gaining approval for a design that met the client’s vision.
Project Timeline
Apr 2018
Found Property
Sept 2018
Exchanged
Apr 2019
Refurb Starts
Sept 2019
Refurb Complete
Oct 2019
Tenants Move in
Project Scope
→ Design Appraisal
→ Existing Drawings
→ Concept Drawings
→ Full Planning Permission Application
→ Building Regulation Drawings & Application
→ Construction Project Management
→ Interior Design
→ Furniture Selection
→ HMO Licencing
→ 3D Virtual Tour
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