It is always a pleasure to be invited back to see our clients’ finished projects. In this case, the works for a side/return and first floor extension in Henley’s Conservation Area, were completed in the summer. Our clients’ love the finished design and are amazed how much it has completely transformed their family’s quality of life. It is always great to receive such positive feedback, as a project’s success is always based on a collaboration between us and our clients. The works were undertaken by W. Pocock and sons with interiors by Hannah Dean.

We visited one of our Alton projects recently to review progress and were pleased to see works were on schedule, with the foundations and drainage almost completed. When finished the works will have transformed our client’s bungalow into a contemporary designed two storey family home. Front, side and rear extensions, with a sensitively designed roof dormer, were secured under householder planning and permitted development (certificate of lawfulness) applications respectively. As the project is over 100 sqm, and will be our client’s primary home, it will be exempt from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). The works are being undertaken as a self-build project with assistance from Maple Building Services.

We were delighted to accept an invite from our client to visit phase one of their project, the completed swimming pool/garden building in the South Buckinghamshire Green Belt. The 30sqm building will provide complementary amenity space for their garden and outdoor swimming pool area. The building was orientated to provide wonderful views of the surrounding ancient woodland which forms part of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The external finishes include western red cedar cladding and slate tiles with integrated solar panels. Works also includes a new patio area and an upgrade of the existing swimming pool. We are looking forward to starting phase two of the project, which will be a substantial reworking of the existing house, to include a new two storey rear extension and garage. Combined, both phases will form a stunning contemporary home.

We are pleased to have recently secured planning approval for a sensitively designed extension to a lovely Victorian Cottage in Alton. Although not listed, the property has an abundance of charm and interesting traditional design features. Our design has created a larger kitchen/dining area that will greatly enhance the family-based lifestyle of our client whilst ensuring the addition is respectfully integrated into the existing house. The external walls will be faced in matching brick and the roof is a combined flat/monopitch style, which maximises the internal height and lessens the impact on the adjoining property. We look forward to work starting on site in the near future.

We were delighted to accept an invite to visit a client’s self-build extension project in Alton. Their property is part of a small group of Victorian terrace cottages in the heart of Alton and the town’s conservation area. With completion due in the coming weeks, the clients have turned our design into a fabulous new home, with an open plan kitchen/dining and soft seating area, a standalone utility room and guest WC. The project has been completed within budget and our client is now looking to enjoying their hard work.

We are delighted to post that our project in Crawley Ridge, Camberley is now under way. We visited site on the first day of the construction works to observe the setting out and foundation dig. The first phase of the project encompasses a complete reorganisation of the ground floor layout to include a garage conversion and extensions to the front and rear. The second phase of the project will cover an upgraded master bedroom suite with a vaulted ceiling and terrace. The final phase will be a new double bay garage, built partly into an embankment.

The scheme is shaping up to be another exciting addition to our completed works portfolio. The works are being undertaken by Marshall and Mace and are due for completion next summer.

We are delighted to have secured planning approval in South Downs National Park (SDNP) for an exciting front and rear extension on an Arts and Craft style property. The rear extension is an orangery style addition that is linked to the lounge and garden, thereby improving the connectivity between the inside and outside. The front extension is an infill between the existing external walls that will be enclosed by a frameless structural glazing system. To achieve planning approval, we had to ensure the scheme complied with the Dark Skies planning guidance of SDNP, that limits the amount of light pollution to ensure the sky quality of the park. We are now working towards a site start early next year on what promises to be another exciting project.

We were able to make the most of some good weather to visit one of our recently completed projects in Farnham. The new build house was a replacement for a single-storey bungalow. The project features a series of stunning spaces that together complete this unique 400sqm home. The works were completed as a self-build project and include a detached garage and studio building. The finished result has exceeded our client's expectations and they have successfully completed their project journey. More images can be viewed on our work page.

We are delighted to have secured planning approval in the North Hampshire village of Medstead for an exciting minimalistic extension. The design will incorporate an open plan kitchen/family area, so our clients can enjoy more family time and an improved connection between the house and the landscape architect designed garden. One of the key design features will be a full height minimal frame glazing system that will extend above the ceiling line. Works are due to start on site in the Autumn.

We were delighted to see the progress at our Upton Grey project as we move towards completion. The exciting design includes an open plan kitchen/dining and soft seating area with the key design features incorporating a 2 x 3m roof light and open corner sliding door system. The scheme has completely transformed the original 1980s Scandinavian style house into a dwelling that reflects the latest lifestyle trends. The outstanding works include the painting of the steel columns and the raised patio area to form a level threshold between inside and outside. The works have been undertaken by Marshall and Mace.