Waterbeach
Modernization and Extension of a Country House
The background
Extensions Potential
The property is a detached brick house with a pitched roof, situated on a generous plot with expansive front and rear yards in a countryside setting. Its distance from neighboring properties offers significant potential for extensions, providing opportunities to expand and enhance the living space while maintaining privacy.
Project Details
Location: Cambridge
Value: £85,000 → £260,000
Rental: £350 pcm → £2,500 pcm
Timeline: 5-6 months
The Numbers
Home Buyer Report: £400
Refurbishment Costs: £85,000
Architect: £10,000
Furniture: £5,000
Annual Rental Income: £30,000 pa
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The brief
A Home Designed for Future Generations To Come
The client aims to transform the property into a modern, contemporary home designed to accommodate multiple generations of their family. Their requirements include a study, a cinema room, a living room with garden views, an open-plan dining and kitchen area, a utility room, and six bedrooms. These features will be achieved through a series of thoughtfully designed extensions.
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The challenges
A Design Tailored to Planning Requirements
The primary challenge was to develop a design that met council approval requirements while maximizing the potential of the generous plot size. To accommodate the required functions, a double-story rear extension and a dormer extension were added. Features such as a green roof and locally sourced materials were incorporated to harmonize the new construction with the surrounding natural environment.
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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