Courage House

Brief: Experienced at renovating properties, our clients nether-the-less took on a challenge when they purchased this large, but derolict Arts and Crafts country house. They had a clear vision of restoring its character while bringing it up to modern living standards. The home already offered generous accommodation, including an attached annex, so space itself wasn’t the challenge - it was the need for a bright, open-plan kitchen and family area to transform it into a truly exceptional home.

Outcome: We design a new extension to provide all the qualities expected of a modern family kitchen: a light-filled, social space with room for dining, informal breakfasts, and seamless connection to the garden. A partially vaulted ceiling with two large rooflights creates a wonderful sense of height and daylight, while preserving the bathroom windows above.

A brick base with expansive glazing, clay tile roof and bifold doors opens directly onto a new patio, creating both visual and physical connection with the generous garden beyond. Externally, the house has been refreshed with new render and detailing, giving it a renewed sense of presence. The extension now complements the house with matching fenestration arrangements and roofing.

A substantial detached garage was added later once planning permission had been granted. Its sympathetic design and materials ensuring it sits comfortably within the setting despite its size and prominent position.