A Two-Storey House Raised Into a Striking Three-Storey Bespoke Home

The property sits on a tight roadside site with restricted access, leaving little margin for error. Raising the roof, introducing a third floor, and reworking the internal layout required careful sequencing, precise coordination, and a builder comfortable managing complexity.

A full height glass atrium at the front of the house became a defining architectural feature, setting the tone for the project and demanding absolute accuracy from design through to installation.

This was a fully bespoke build, with no off the shelf solutions. Key elements including the spiral staircase and atrium were designed and manufactured off site, then installed following detailed surveys and close coordination with designers and engineers. Everything had to fit first time.

Internally, the structure was reinforced to support a stone bath in the loft, while the existing ground floor was lowered and rebuilt with a new insulated concrete slab to allow underfloor heating throughout. A high performance Viessmann heating and hot water system was installed alongside solar panels, with a rainwater harvesting system supporting grey water use, balancing long term efficiency with luxury living.