"The couple stumbled across the auction listing for the coach house and were drawn to its cottage-like features and quirky character. It had been converted into a residential property some time ago but had fallen into complete disrepair. It was like a Georgian doll's house, says Eleanor. Not even wide enough for rooms either side of the central door there was just one room downstairs and a lean-to toilet at the back; upstairs was split into two with no hallway."
"Undeterred by the amount of work needed and its awkward proportions, the pair put in their bid online, from abroad. It was a bit like bidding on eBay in those final moments and pretty terrifying, but we held our nerve and won, says Eleanor. The couple approached Anthony Kyrke-Smith of AKS Architects, a period restoration specialist, to draw up plans for a sensitive two-storey rear extension and mansard loft conversion that would blend in with the original building."
"We particularly loved the addition of the semi-circular window arched glazing is a common feature in Camberwell so it was a nice nod to the surrounding architecture, says Eleanor. Vintage fitted furniture adds character to the sitting room However, the development proved challenging, with Dominic and Eleanor having to go back to the drawing board several times to appease planners. After multiple revisions, they were finally granted permission."
A couple sought a property with outdoor space, a house rather than a flat, and character, then chose a small, run-down 19th-century coach house in Camberwell. The building had cottage-like features but was in complete disrepair, with awkward proportions, one downstairs room, a lean-to toilet, and two upstairs rooms without a hallway. They bid online while abroad and won the auction. They hired a period restoration specialist to create plans for a sensitive two-storey rear extension and a mansard loft conversion that would blend with the original structure. The design included a semi-circular window to echo local Camberwell architecture. Planning permission required multiple revisions before approval.
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