St Albans 1588-MID, St Albans, Hertfordshire by Mosaic Bespoke

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A Large Family Home Transformed Into Something Truly Spectacular

St Albans 1588-MID, St Albans, Hertfordshire

Project

Full renovation with side extension, double garage, bespoke interiors, and reconfiguration to suit modern family living.

The challenge

Transforming a house that was almost right into one that fully supported the family’s lifestyle, while seamlessly blending old and new.

Duration

9 months

Overview

What the client wanted

Nora and Jonny had found a house that was almost right. The location worked, and it had genuine character, but it was too small and not configured for the way their family lived. They needed a team to transform it into something that truly fit their lives, extending, reworking and renovating throughout to create a home that felt considered in every detail.

How we delivered it

Securing planning permission for a project of this scale can often be complex, but with the right experience the process ran smoothly and approval was achieved without difficulty. From there, the focus turned to designing a home that reflected how the family actually lived, shaping every decision that followed.

A carefully considered side extension created the additional space the house needed, while a double garage and new driveway established a strong and welcoming arrival. Practical elements such as a boot room, cloakroom and home office were introduced to support everyday life, alongside new living spaces and a full renovation of the existing house.

A key priority throughout was ensuring the old and new worked seamlessly together. Brickwork and roof tiles were carefully matched, and a bespoke front door was commissioned to complement the home’s character, making the addition feel like a natural part of the original building rather than something added later.

Inside, bespoke joinery and a fully integrated interior design scheme brought consistency and quality across every room. Materials, finishes and details were selected to work together cohesively, creating a home that feels considered, functional and quietly refined. The result is a space that not only looks right but works effortlessly for the family who live in it.

What we delivered

  • Design and build
  • Planning permission
  • Building regulation technical drawings
  • Full structural engineering drawings and calculations
  • Second-hand bricks and handmade tiles sourced to match the original
  • Chimney rebuilt
  • Master bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe and en suite
  • Integral double garage
  • Utility and boot room with bespoke storage
  • Extra-wide entrance hallway with bespoke front door
  • New paved driveway and entrance gate wall
  • Crittall windows replaced with hand-made matching frames
  • Interior design, gallery-feel hallway, lighting scheme, bespoke joinery

Gallery

The finished project

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