The response mirrors the massing of the existing lodge with a new extension of equivalent but subsidiary scale, old and new separated by a glazed link that announces the entrance and holds the two elements in clear dialogue. Traditional materials—slate and white harling—ensure the addition reads as part of a coherent whole despite its contemporary character, avoiding pastiche while respecting the original building's presence.
The existing lodge contains three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a study.
The new extension houses an open-plan kitchen–living–dining space, flooded with natural light from high-level clerestory windows.
A freestanding double-sided stove and media wall divides the space without closing it, and French doors open directly to the garden.
A new detached garage with room-in-roof trusses provides parking for two cars alongside self-contained guest accommodation with en-suite.
The client took on the project with two goals, to live in it for a short period then sell it and deliver a good return on investment. Overall, the house delivers exceptional value: a derelict listed cottage is rescued and enlarged into a handsome, light-filled family home with guest annexe, achieving both high quality of finish and substantial capital growth for the client.
A thoughtful piece of work that handles the tension between conservation and contemporary design with confidence.
