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A contemporary, low-profile four-bedroom house on a modestly sized garden site

Location

Holmwood Close SM2

Local Authority

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council

Plot Type

Suburban

Project Type

New build house

Accomplishment

Construction of a 4-bedroom dwelling house

Services by Urbanist Architecture

Project architect, planning consultant

Challenge

Our clients, seasoned property developers, aimed to maximise ROI by developing a four-bedroom house on a small garden plot. The site had challenges, including proximity to the existing property's garage, train tracks, and a utility station. Local planning policy favoured larger homes, so the design needed to be unobtrusive yet spacious.

Approach

To make efficient use of the small plot, we decided to build down instead of up. This approach involved creating a basement with bedrooms and essential amenities, ensuring a low above-ground profile.

Solution

The design featured a basement with a master bedroom, two additional bedrooms, a utility room, and a bathroom, all benefiting from natural daylight thanks to expert input from a sunlight consultant. The ground level had an open-plan kitchen-dining-living area with front-facing windows. This solution provided a high-quality living space, maximising ROI and increasing the property's value for our clients.

After

Proposed basement floor plan for a four-bedroom house on Holmwood Close, SM2, designed by Urbanist Architecture. This detailed layout features a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, a double bedroom, and a single bedroom, providing ample sleeping accommodations. Additionally, the floor plan includes a utility room and a shared bathroom, ensuring practical and comfortable living spaces. The design efficiently utilises the available area, making the most of the small plot while maintaining a high quality of living and modern architectural standards. Perfect for maximising space and investment in a suburban setting.
Location

Holmwood Close SM2

Local Authority

Epsom and Ewell Borough Council

Plot Type

Suburban

Project Type

New build house

Accomplishment

Construction of a 4-bedroom dwelling house

Services by Urbanist Architecture

Project architect, planning consultant

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