Cheam House: Sensitive Extension to a Mid-Century Home
Sensitive Mid-Century Home Transformation | Cheam, South London • Cheam, South London
Originally designed in the 1960s, this detached family home in Cheam already possessed many of the qualities associated with mid-century architecture: generous open rooms, expansive glazing and a distinctive steeply pitched roof that defined its character. While the house had aged well, the brief was to carefully modernise the property, creating a home suited to contemporary family life without compromising its original architectural identity.
Project Specifications
- area: GIA: 302m² (Existing) / 373m² (Proposed)
- style: Modernized Mid-Century Modern
- year: 8 Months Build
- stage: Completed
Key Architectural Highlights
- Single-storey rear extension continuing the original steeply pitched roof form.
- Full loft conversion utilizing generous existing roof volume with large rooflights.
- Bright open-plan kitchen, dining and family space with expansive sliding doors.
- Striking double-height front staircase feature window maximizing curb appeal.
- Bespoke solid oak open-tread staircase with intricate black steel rods geometric balustrade.
- Delivered under Permitted Development Rights with a Certificate of Lawfulness.
- Upgraded energy performance including new high-performance glazing, insulation and services.