Arts & Crafts Residence – Full Renovation and Extension
Set on an elevated plot, this attractive Arts & Crafts property was thoughtfully transformed into a refined, contemporary designer home.
The scheme included a substantial wrap-around ground floor extension and a significant second-floor loft conversion. The newly created upper level accommodates a luxurious principal suite, complete with a private exercise area and elegant en-suite bathroom, adding both space and exclusivity to the home.
At ground floor level, the extension redefined the internal layout to create open, flowing living spaces suited to modern family life. A high-specification Brant kitchen installation and full air conditioning system enhanced both comfort and performance, complementing the overall high-end finish.
Delivered over two carefully planned phases, the project allowed us to build a strong working relationship with our clients over several years. The result is a unique, immaculately detailed home that balances period character with contemporary design — completed to an exceptional standard and to the great satisfaction of the clients.
Our extension plans were for a ground floor side and rear extension, relocating the kitchen, a new dining room and redesigning the living room.
Sam came to us via a recommendation from a work colleague and we were immediately impressed by how well he understood our design ideas, as well as making many suggestions we had not considered ourselves. His team were always punctual, well-mannered and extremely accommodating of our needs as a family with three children.
Despite an agreed prolonging of job, they were constantly prepared to make temporary partitions and walls so we were able to live-in during the job, completing individual areas so we could move around the house, for example finishing the new kitchen before ripping out the old.
Sam was always available for discussion and consultation throughout the job, and provided us with many recommendations for suppliers of fixtures and fittings through to glass and bi-folding doors. His eye for detail led to quite a few changes as the job went on, but definite improvements on the original spec, in particular the bespoke skylight with internal leds he designed and fitted.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Sam and his team at Colmec, and have already passed his details on to several friends and colleagues. In fact, we have already decided that when we enter the second phase of our house plans for a loft extension and first floor refurbishment, we will be going direct to Sam and his team.
Mr & Mrs Rajput
