This historical lookout for seafaring smugglers was renovated to meet the demands of a holiday home and retain period features.
In this article we cover:
- History of the property and working with an architect
- Inspiration and what they wanted from the renovation
- Extension design and alterations to the existing building
- Making sure the watchtower would look as it had before
- Going through the planning process: from rejection to approval
- Going to tender and how they found their builder
- How the build was managed and what the day to day was like on site
- How the changes are working out for them
- Choosing local suppliers
- Floor plans and timeline
- Full specification and supplier list
- Professional photographs
Overview
Plot size: 0.21 acres
House size before: 120 sqm
House size after: 170 sqm
Bedrooms: 4
Heat and hot water: oil fired boiler
Ventilation: natural and upstairs mechanical heat recovery
Extension build method: steel and timber framed
