Brooksby House, North London

The comprehensive enhancement of a locally listed arts+crafts villa within the conservation area of Totteridge, North London. The proposals remove a number of unsightly modern extensions and are replaced with a contemporary copper+glass clad family living/work+leisure facilities. The interiors have been comprehensively updated for modern living to the highest standards. The existing house is a simple rendered double bay fronted two storey house, with a crescent entrance to the rear courtyard for horse drawn carriages. This entrance was then replaced by two long single storey additions with a rather grande vaulted entrance facing the private road. The far side of the property then had a kitchen and utility extension and connecting outdoor pool. existing house footprint: 400 sqm plot: 1.4 acres The proposals were designed to achieve: + the comprehensive gutting of the entire existing interior of the property to create a 140sqm open-plan reception area for entertaining guests + 85 sqm family living area. + master suite with his&her wiw+washrooms, + + ensuite gym + swimming pool. + his&her studies. + 3 bedrooms with en-suites. This was achieved with a 140sqm copper and glass clad single storey extension. Pre-patina copper was used to the fascias. Project management on-site was undertaken by the client, who employed the contractor+ sub-contractors directly. The reconstruction + finishes took almost a year to complete. The project construction value is just shy of £1million.