A Victorian semi-detached house in Wimbledon has been remodelled and transformed into a modern family home, including extensive underpinning and extensions at lower ground floor level in order to form a large open-plan space. Photographer: Nick Smith

Emma Thompson

Diese elegante Doppelhaushälfte verbindet traditionelle Münchner Architektur mit moderner Bauqualität. Die klare Symmetrie der Fassade, die grünen Fensterläden und das hochwertig eingedeckte Mansarddach verleihen dem Haus einen zeitlosen, repräsentativen Charakter. Im Erdgeschoss schaffen große Fensterflächen und helle Fassadentöne eine freundliche, einladende Atmosphäre. Die beiden Eingänge sind mit maßgefertigten Vordächern gestaltet – ein gelungenes Detail, das Funktion und Ästhetik verbindet. Die oberen Geschosse mit Gaube und fein proportionierten Fensterrahmen unterstreichen die klassische Anmutung des Gebäudes. Seitliche Zufahrten mit modernen Garagentoren, ein hochwertiger Metallzaun sowie klar strukturierte Außenbereiche sorgen für ein harmonisches Gesamtbild und bieten gleichzeitig hohen Wohnkomfort. Besondere Merkmale: Klassische Architektur im Münchner Stadtvillenstil Grünes Mansarddach mit Gaube Zeitlose Fassadengestaltung mit Fensterläden Hochwertige, moderne Eingangssituation Klare, elegante Linienführung Strukturierte, gepflegte Außenanlagen Dieses Doppelhaus ist ein Beispiel für stilvolle, langlebige Architektur, die sich perfekt in das hochwertige Wohnumfeld einfügt – ideal für Familien, die zeitlose Eleganz und moderne Bauqualität schätzen.

Doppelhaushälfte mit Holzterrasse und Jakuzzi

Designers: Zephyr & Stone Product: 40 x 80 mm DecoBattens Colour: DecoWood Natural Curly Birch The clean lines of the timber-look aluminium battens used on the façade create an architectural design statement that heightens the homes ‘WOW’ factor. Finished in natural Curly Birch from the Australian Contemporary range by DecoWood, these battens not only add texture but provide a light and airy finishing touch to the facade.

The side return extension on the ground floor stuns with a unique double-vaulted ceiling. Each vaulted section features a skylight at its peak, bathing the space in a dynamic play of natural light that transforms throughout the day. By utilising a cantilever structure, the open corner is supported without a post, creating a seamless flow between the interior and exterior space when the sliding patio doors on both sides are open. This connection is further amplified by the continuous use of tiles throughout the extension and onto the patio.

Alteration / extension and refurbishment of an existing two storey semi-detached house

Extension and refurbishment of a semi-detached house in Hern Hill. Extensions are modern using modern materials whilst being respectful to the original house and surrounding fabric. Views to the treetops beyond draw occupants from the entrance, through the house and down to the double height kitchen at garden level. From the playroom window seat on the upper level, children (and adults) can climb onto a play-net suspended over the dining table. The mezzanine library structure hangs from the roof apex with steel structure exposed, a place to relax or work with garden views and light. More on this - the built-in library joinery becomes part of the architecture as a storage wall and transforms into a gorgeous place to work looking out to the trees. There is also a sofa under large skylights to chill and read. The kitchen and dining space has a Z-shaped double height space running through it with a full height pantry storage wall, large window seat and exposed brickwork running from inside to outside. The windows have slim frames and also stack fully for a fully indoor outdoor feel. A holistic retrofit of the house provides a full thermal upgrade and passive stack ventilation throughout. The floor area of the house was doubled from 115m2 to 230m2 as part of the full house refurbishment and extension project. A huge master bathroom is achieved with a freestanding bath, double sink, double shower and fantastic views without being overlooked. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe room with its own window. The children's bathroom is fun with under the sea wallpaper as well as a separate shower and eaves bath tub under the skylight making great use of the eaves space. The loft extension makes maximum use of the eaves to create two double bedrooms, an additional single eaves guest room / study and the eaves family bathroom. 5 bedrooms upstairs.

Photograph from the rear of the garden towards the timber clad single storey extension.

Graham Gaunt

Rear extension.

Part two storey and single storey extensions to a semi-detached 1930 home at the back of the house to expand the space for a growing family and allow for the interior to feel brighter and more joyful.