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Headlands

Cornwall

Project Details

£250,000 to £499,999

Practice

CFD Architects Ltd

First Floor , 18 Belle Vue Road , SALTASH , Cornwall , PL12 6ES

The original building was arranged principally on one floor with a basement garage and an attic which although utilised as bedroom accommodation was accessed by a fixed ladder. It was constructed of solid cast in-situ concrete and was un-insulated. The new scheme brings the property in line with today’s requirements with increased levels of insulation and the introduction of solar hot water. The basement garage has become the main entrance hall with utility, wet room and storage. The external coal store has been made into a plant room with solar hot water collectors above and an external shower installed beneath. A new staircase was introduced rising to the living/dining/kitchen area which has been extended on the seaward side with a single storey extension which takes its inspiration from the 1930s with circular geometry and nautical themes. A new staircase also serves the first floor which has been made more useful with the introduction of three triangular dormer windows giving splendid sea views and a recessed balcony to the landing.