We completed this groundfloor extension back in 2022 & were delighted to be invited back to take some pictures.
Our clients required more space & after having plans drawn up by a local architect they got in touch with us here at Benjamin Henry Limited to do the building work. They had a clear vision which involved creating a self contained annex whilst still flowing through from the main house.



This space consists of a large living space with kitchenette, a shower room, laundry room & storage area within an extension which spans out of the back of the house where an old garage once sat.
With their children growing up & requiring extra space this has meant they can have their friends round (& with all that insulation can’t hear a peep in the main house!). It’s also the perfect space for when friends & family come to visit with their own space.








For everyday life the main usage of this space is as an office for working from home in the day & then for our clients teenage son to enjoy some gaming in the evening so this set up with a desk & large screen comes into it’s own.
On the odd occasion though, it has to double up as a bedroom & our clients sourced this ingenious space saving solution – a fold down king size bed! The desk simply folds back & within seconds the bed pulls down leaving ample space for guests to enjoy a peaceful sleep in their own space…plus they don’t have to walk far to pop the kettle on in the morning with the kitchenette or enjoy reading the newspaper on the sofa whilst admiring the view out to the garden.





The electrics were completed by James & Henry within our electrical department, Benjamin Henry Electrics.
Following through to the rest of the extension, you’ll fine the shower room complete with modern black accessories, a utility room & also a storage space since the loss of the garage & lack of shed meant nowhere to keep outdoor equipment such as bikes & tools.







We did make some beautiful herringbone Cedar doors for the front of this new storage space opening out on to the driveway. Our client supplied us with an inspiration photo & we got to work to replicate.


We also used cedar wood to clad the exterior of the new extension for a real statement. We then we continued the patio out to further the garden landscaping & make a flawless finish from existing to new.
Our client was very keen to go along the renewable energy route & after exploring options went with solar panels on the flat roof along with an airsource heat pump. Everything was well insulated & underfloor heating was installed throughout.



We’re so pleased to hear how happy our client is with not only our work, but also with the new functional space it’s given to allow them to live as a family for the forseeable future. It’s the perfect space to enjoy day-to-day but is also versitile & practical.
Our wonderful clients left the following Google review on their experience using Benjamin Henry Limited.

As always, thank you for reading & if this has inspired you, please do get in touch with us if you’d like a free no-obligatyion quote for your upcoming project.
