Virginia Water
Brief
Our client approached us wishing to extend their 1930s five-bedroom detached house within the Wentworth Estate, which was subject to stringent Green Belt regulations and the Wentworth Estate Act. They sought to extend and reconfigure the southern end of the property to create a spacious open-plan kitchen/breakfast/living area. The objective was to optimise natural light, enhance spatial quality, and integrate the rear of the property with the outdoors while preserving the 1930s architectural style and design.
Response
Our design replaced the existing extension with a large single-storey side and rear extension. The addition provided a generously proportioned open-plan kitchen/breakfast/garden room, and a separate utility room, with direct access to the landscaped garden and outdoor dining area. A vaulted roof with skylights provides a striking focal point, and large glazed doors add a contemporary elegance to the overall design.
The rear of the extension provides a WC, lobby, pantry, new office and plant room adjoining the new kitchen area. Neutral colour tones were used to enhance the sense of light and space, complemented by earthy hues and wooden elements merging with the surrounding natural environment—an approach in line with the top trends of 2024.
Solar panels and high levels of insulation were also integrated into the design to improve energy efficiency and sustainability.
