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Hipped roof at the front of the house, gable at the back - does it look odd?

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bobkate · 04/07/2017 10:11

We're starting to think about extending and wanted to maximise roof space as we think we'll possibly do a loft conversion in the future.
The architect drew us a second floor plan, with a huge dormer that just looks really ugly. We don't need it as a massive space ( just thinking an extra hang out space for teenagers would be good/occasional bedroom ) so wondered if we just changed the rear roof line from a hip to gable.
I have tried to find images of house where the front and sides are hipped and the rear gable but not having much luck. I can't work out if it'll look odd to the point of annoying us, or it'd look okay. No other houses like ours in the road, so I can't even compare with neighbours.

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bobkate · 16/10/2024 15:51

adamss04 · 16/10/2024 15:26

It looks amazing! What is the instagram page to follow? Couldn’t find that in the other thread!

We have just bought two semis to make into one house. One side hip and the other gable… and it’s so hard to find other similar projects!

That looks an exciting project...I didn't end up making the house instagram public as mainly used it for use to try to keep track of the progress and for family.
I'm not sure if our pics will help your project/be relevant but I know how hard it is to google when you have an idea in your head, but can't find the images!!
I still can't believe the original post was from 2017 🤯🤣 It was finally finished in early 2019.

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Xhenijones · 05/11/2025 22:12

@bobkate were in the process of buying a house that we want to do the same too! Just wondering if I could speak to you about your project to see what you did so we can see if it’s worth it for us too? Not sure if I can add you on social media for this?

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