fiftypointeight Architecture +
Interiors
Conford Brae is a two storey detached
house in the ‘green belt’ outside
Liphook in Hampshire. The owners
had lived at the property for a
number of years before embarking
on a significant refurbishment and
extension project. They were clear that
the existing house required additional
ground floor living space and at least
one additional bathroom at first floor.
fiftypointeight Architecture + Interiors
were appointed in late 2014 with
an open brief in terms of the scope,
initially to provide options for the
potential alterations.
A number of options were considered,
in most cases the themes were similar.
Maximising the connection to and
views of the west facing garden, and
open fields beyond. Provision of an
appropriately sized kitchen dining
space which would become the focal
point of the house. Provision of an
enlarged living room. Rationalised
bedrooms and additional bathrooms at
first floor.
After extensive discussion and
consideration of options, a Planning
Application was submitted in early
2015 with Planning Approval granted
in July 2015. The Planning Department
were happy with the contemporary
flat roofed rear extension, but required
the side extensions (which housed the
bathrooms) to be in keeping with the
original house. The side extensions
are finished in white render and
white framed windows to match. The
entire property was re-roofed during
construction - as a result the side
extensions seamlessly blend with the
original building.
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