The core rooms of this 19th Century period house are well proportioned but unfortunately more recent extensions to the side & rear weren't maximising its overall potential. The home was therefore stripped back to its historic core and then partially reconfigured, extended and fully refurbished. Situated within a Conservation Area, the plot is one side of a mirrored pair that together form a fairly long, grand and largely symmetrical frontage. Therefore, one of the key challenges was to add a two-storey side extension to one end without upsetting the symmetry & balance of the original facade. A two-storey recessed extension with a front to back double height glazed link was proposed to create a clear distinction between the original house and the new space. The new living spaces at ground floor create a large but zoned open-plan space, maximising natural light and connection with a mature garden on all three sides of the plot. At 1st floor within the new extension are two new double bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and a shared bathroom. These are connected back to the main house via a bridge link through the two-storey void with a 'frameless' glass apex rooflight bringing in further daylight & sunlight from above. The double height glazing slot to the front is a single piece of glass adding drama and transparency both day & night whilst the original building's features are carefully conserved and enhanced.