Elm Cottage, Eyke 2015

Rear 2 storey extension with single storey side extension. Alterations to original house layout.

The main aims of the design:

• To enlarge the original cottages living space to allow for a larger family home
• To incorporate a large central living space incorporating kitchen, dining area, 1st floor landing balcony and bi-fold/glazing to allow access and views to the surrounding woodlands
• To install carefully selected materials and details to give the client a comfortable and practical home for their growing family and pets

Features:

• Upvc Bi-fold doors and glazing
• K-rend render system to old cottage and new build to be blend together builds as one
• Large open plan area with vaulted ceiling and mezzanine floor
• Glazed gables, multiple bi-fold doors, large fixed windows and multiple Velux windows to create a bright and airy living space with in the house taking advantage of the view of the surrounding woodland

Build:

• Concrete foundations with concrete slab
• Steel frame construction
• Liquid screed throughout ground floor with integral underfloor heating
• Insulated cavity block walls
• Insulated stud walls and timber first floor
• Dot and Dab plaster boarding
• Upvc glazing
• Tiled floor throughout large open planned kitchen/diner
• Entertainment system including ceiling speakers and plastered over in-wall speaker system
• Bespoke kitchen design
• Upvc fascias and soffits
• New handmade oak staircase
• New Utility area and cabinets
• New bedrooms/ en-suite and bathroom
• Modern wood burning stove

Architect: Complete Construction and Development Ltd