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Merton
£100,000 to £249,999
Alteration to existing property
"Create a sense of space on a long and narrow (house 4.77m wide) site that gives a (missing) sense of calmness to the house.." and "maximum budget £150,000 (2021). The budget to include, Kitchen, bathroom, supplies, tiles garden etc.. To Increase light and space to the house. Improve storage. Improve heat - currently no loft insulation, single glazed windows etc. Reduce condensation (improve airflow?). Architecturally interesting." Adjacent neighbours can be a little ungenerous, nonetheless using permitted development allowances it was possible to get permission for a long extension and a loft extension, adding 50m2 for a total 135m2 . An initial proposal to change the entrance from front to side was limited by cost but a new transition courtyard-like space was retained with distinct sliding & folding joinery to enhance this. Construction detail includes traditional timber frame alongside an insulated ground floor slab with externally insulated single skin clay blockwork, and aluminium standing seam for cladding & long roof.