The property is a thatched barn-style dwelling and I was required to design an extension to the front forming a larger bedroom for the Client’s daughter, as the existing bedroom is very small. The extension would also form additional space in the kitchen below.

The existing property is a timber clad thatched barn with an existing side extension finished in pan tiles with solar panels on the roof. The proposal would be to replace the whole roof with pan tiles, which would not only be in keeping with the Suffolk barn style, it will be a safer material to use in terms of fire resistance and therefore cheaper for insurance purposes.

The proposed floor plan will remove the existing front door and extend the kitchen, continuing the line of the existing kitchen units. This will create a grand open space kitchen with central island.

The existing ground floor has an L-shaped kitchen, which although useful, would be improved by way of an extension.

The main concept was to provide additional bedroom space. This has been achieved by partially removing the existing wall and opening up into the new extension, forming a larger bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The dual aspect windows will allow lots of light into the space and the Clients are very happy with the size of the proposed bedroom.

The existing third bedroom is very small and impractical. It has limited headroom due to the raking ceiling, with no room for a full height wardrobe.

The existing side view is not visible from the road and the proposed extension will have little impact on the site and surroundings.