Two-Storey House Extensions and Transformation in Buckden

The original property felt compartmentalised and disconnected from its generous rear garden. The owners needed more functional living space, an impressive entrance, and a dedicated master bedroom suite. A key priority was rethinking the entire floor plan rather than simply tacking on extra square footage.

To establish a sense of arrival, we designed a two-storey front extension featuring a dramatic glass gable. Inside, the ceiling was left completely vaulted. This floods the double-height entrance hall with natural light throughout the day, establishing a bright, welcoming focal point the moment anyone steps through the front door.

At the rear of the house, we combined a two-storey gabled extension with an adjoining single-storey element. On the ground floor, this allowed for an expansive open-plan kitchen and dining area with rooflights and wide sliding doors that open straight out to the patio and lawn. Upstairs, the gabled addition houses a generous master bedroom suite complete with a glazed Juliet balcony offering direct views across the garden.

Tying the older brickwork together with the new structure was essential. We specified a crisp, modern monocouche render across the entire exterior, contrasted with dark grey aluminium windows and doors. Internally, the layout of the whole house was reconfigured to establish effortless movement between quiet sitting areas, utility spaces, and the central kitchen hub.

If you are planning house extensions or wider renovations and refurbishment, thoughtful planning makes all the difference. Explore our architectural design services in Buckden and see how we manage everything from early concept sketches through to planning applications and drawings.