Cheadle Architects take many precautions on projects to seamlessly blend in with the surrounding area, especially in more rural settings. A recent bungalow extension in Cheadle, located in a quiet cul-de-sac, required a lot of meticulous planning to ensure it did not disrupt the overall look of the beautiful area.
The family unit had recently moved into the bungalow and instantly desired to make it larger for their living needs. The property is a three-bedroom building in a beautiful location, but the living space needed a lot of attention. The property came with some land to the side which we could increase the footprint and make the property more spacious for them.
The bungalow is built right next to Micker Brook, on the outskirts of the small but pretty back garden space, giving the home a lovely quiet natural area for long-term family living.
Planning
Sitting down with the client, we agreed to take this dated 1950s-style bungalow and transform it into something fit for modern family living, with a full focus on the appearance becoming appealing and exciting. That would require pushing the boundaries on what was permitted with property in this area, to which we brought a planning consultant on board at the earliest stage to ensure the work planned would meet permission boundaries.
To give a more contemporary design and feel, we decided to swap the hip roof for a gable roof, which helped increase the additional space upstairs. That included increasing the eave level by a metre to gain more usable upstairs space.
The two main bedrooms were given much more room tailored to the client’s needs – including a terraced area. The existing materials of the property were buff brick, concrete tiles and white framed uPVC windows. Our proposed materials include a mix of brick and white render for the walls, stone sills and headers, slate roof and anthracite grey cladding.
Downstairs
The big challenge of the property came in creating the living space in the downstairs environment. The client wanted a big WOW entrance, with particular attention placed on a welcoming reception area with plenty of natural light occupying the double-height space.
The additional space downstairs also called for a separate snug and a downstairs bedroom with an en-suite. There is also a multi-purpose room with associated storage that could be used as a guest room, office and playroom, or by opening the movable wall that connects to the kitchen area – it becomes a larger socialising space for larger gatherings.
This bungalow project is the perfect example of how Cheadle Architects can transform something old and cramped into something modern and spacious. If you desire a bungalow extension or remodelling of your existing property, contact our team today.
