A Victorian semi-detached home within a conservation area is being carefully reworked to better support modern family life. A series of piecemeal rear lean-to additions are replaced with a light-filled, contemporary single-storey extension, creating a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living space that connects directly with the garden, improving daylight, circulation and everyday use.

The design respects the house’s historic character, retaining original sash windows, decorative brickwork and interior features. In contrast, contemporary interventions, including full-height glazing and a restrained material palette, are introduced with clarity and purpose, establishing a dialogue between old and new. The result is a practical, welcoming home that enhances how the family lives, works and spends time together.