Early stages of planning an extension here and wondering what would be the best. Please see attached pictures. On the side we are looking at a two storey extension 2.6 metres wide and running back 6.5 metres. On the ground floor only would like to extend out just 2 metres to create a larger kitchen with skylights.
Please feel free to comment on the best way to organize this new space. A couple of things which I can't seem to configure.
I'd like a utility room kind of hidden away where we could dry clothes on rainy days - logically this would be by the kitchen but can't quite figure out where/how. This is really where I need some creative thinking.
Would like an island in the kitchen. Does this generally mean you leave the walls with less cupboards/counters? On the plans the garden is at the top of the picture - would look at patio doors with windows above and to the side to let in light. Garden is NW facing so got to think of ways to get the light in - skylights mainly.
At the front our tiny vestibule is currently only enough to put a few shoes and squeeze in the house. Would like a porch but would like it to be integrated with the side extension so bringing the second reception forward in line with it. Not sure this would get planning permission. Neighbours have a porch about 1metre out but except for porches nobody has built forward. I just think it would look better and would give more space. Back up plan is just to add a porch only.
Upstairs, I am thinking a 4th bedroom which would be the master. Would love an ensuite but am conscious of the cost. Another option is to make the ground floor just a single storey extension with lots of skylights (on the side as well) and then use the current box room upstairs for a staircase going up to a loft conversion. This would still mean only a 3 bed house though albeit 3 doubles (though that box room is really tiny and barely usable as a bedroom).
Finally what sort of figure do you think I am looking at here. Not too keen on project managing too much. Would 70k be possible for the 2 storey side extension (with or without ensuite) and kitchen extension. We are in the North West or am I looking at way more?
I am conscious of long term resale value - what would add value and what wouldn't. I would lose a garage on the side as well but would plan on putting a shed in the garden for storage. I would plan on keeping a 1 metre gap from the neighbours border so as to allow access/wheely bins? Do you think this is worthwile - could go up to the border and have an extra metre width but would mean no outside access to the rear and wheely bins looking ugly at the front.
Thanks for any help, really can't make up my mind and would appreciate any ideas:)
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united4ever · 09/04/2016 21:49
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