Full refurbishment & extension of a house which overlooks Hampstead Heath. The house was previously in use as three separate apartments. The project generated a generous family home with simple calm natural finishes, and has an elegant feeling.

Our client seeks to return the property back to a single family dwelling and reinstate many features of this wonderful property. They wish to enjoy this property with their young family, whilst also enhancing the character of the area by renovating the property to a high standard.

The proposed extension will increase the overall area of the property by 2.4%. The proposed extensions are subordinate to that of the existing building and crucially the proposed extension at lower ground floor will not have a negative impact to neighbouring properties or Hampstead Heath due to the topography of the site. Also, the proposed dormer window will not have a negative impact as the depth of the proposal is less than that of the existing dormers. The existing dormers are ugly and their replacement will be of benefit to the surrounding area.

The proposed alterations are in keeping with the original character of the property, and from street level the amendments to the front of the property are negligible. The proposals have been designed to a high standard, and use sensitive and high quality materials.

Material were chosen from a soft natural palette, selecting complimentary colours and textures throughout. The Practice was involved in the soft furnishing and curtain and blind selections throughout which gave an overall harmony to the finishes home.

The alterations to the property will improve and enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area. While the proposed landscaping responds to the surrounding context of the Heath and will increase the opportunity for biodiversity and habitat creation

Material Used:
1. Facade cladding: Brickwork to match the existing London stock bricks
2. Flooring: Natural European oak, solid 22mm planks, supplied by White & White
3. Doors: All doors were hand made by a local joinery team
4. Windows: traditional sash windows were made by a local joinery tea, whist the rear bifold sliding doors were provide by Solarlux.
5. Roofing: The roof is a traditional slate pitch roof with lead flashings
6. Interior lighting: downlights provided by Deltalight and The lighting Corporation
7. Interior furniture: Selection of interior furniture elements, by B&B Italia, Jacobsen etc.