Whenever we’re asked to reconfigure and extend a home, we begin by understanding how each space is lived in, and how it could be lived in better.
For our clients in Chesterfield, their Arts & Crafts-inspired house was generous in size but disconnected from its best asset, a south-facing garden framed by open green space. The brief was to remove an outdated conservatory and small single-storey side extension to create a family room and playroom, forming a stronger relationship between the home and its surroundings.
We proposed two lightweight delicate single-storey extensions either side of the existing house, opening the new kitchen, living and dining areas directly onto a new garden terrace, and establishing a seamless flow between indoors and out.
A timber-clad canopy extends from the main elevation, providing shelter for outdoor entertaining and shading on bright days. Mirroring this material language, a smaller addition on the opposite side forms the new games room. Both extensions make generous use of roof lights and full height glazing to invite natural light deep into the space and celebrate the garden views throughout the day.
Situated within the Somersall Conservation Area, home to Grade II listed Gothic lodges, an18th-century hall, and a collection of historic outbuildings, the design required a thoughtful and sensitive approach. We collaborated closely with local planning authorities to ensure the proposals respected the site’s ecological value, protecting existing trees and wildlife habitats.
The result is both understated and transformative. A series of calm, flexible spaces that connect family life to the outdoors and create new ways to enjoy the home, whatever the weather
Images:
Dug Wilders 
