Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, Oaklands Road offered the opportunity to transform an existing house into a generous, welcoming home tailored to family life. The brief was to improve flow, introduce more natural light and create a balance of shared spaces and private retreats, with flexibility for the years ahead.

The proposals centre on a rear extension that brings cooking, dining and socialising together, with rooflights, generous glazing and bi-fold doors connecting the interior to the garden. Alongside these open spaces, a snug offers somewhere quieter to unwind, while a repurposed garage accommodates a practical boot room, utility and shower room.

Upstairs, a first-floor extension creates a principal suite with a dressing area and en suite, alongside an additional reception space overlooking the surrounding landscape. Refined proportions and a more welcoming entrance give the house a stronger architectural identity, carefully considered in relation to its neighbours.