HOWDEN ROAD CASE STUDY
TRANSFORMING A DERELICT PROPERTY
INTO A DREAM HOME
LOCATION: SE25
CONTRACT SUM: £450,000
SCOPE: DOUBLE STOREY EXTENSION, PARTIAL BASEMENT, LOFT CONVERSION, COMPLETE INTERNAL REFURBISHMENT
PROJECT OVERVIEW
This unique project began when our clients approached us early in their home design journey. With their architectural drawings in progress, they needed a builder who could bring their ambitious vision to life.
From our first meeting at the derelict property, we recognised the creativity and complexity of their plans.
After submitting the initial design to planning authorities, the client faced challenges getting approval due to the bold and unconventional nature of their home. A year later, with approvals in hand, we were ready to build.
What followed was a deeply collaborative and highly detailed process that would ultimately deliver a high-spec, design-led home with stunning features and structural ingenuity.
DURING THE BUILD
This was a truly bespoke home, designed with several unique features that required exceptional attention to detail. These included elegant curved doorways and walls, large glass windows that maximise natural light, and a beautiful basement library created using specialist construction methods.
Like many unique homes, the project came with challenges. The mix of building techniques and the precision needed for curved features meant every element had to be carefully planned and expertly built.
We worked closely with the architects and homeowner throughout, helping refine ideas and solve challenges along the way. This included developing a concealed fire door to meet safety regulations without compromising space, and adapting to design changes during the build to ensure the finished home balanced practicality with the client’s vision.
THE RESULT
The finished home is a calm, welcoming, light-filled space that balances bold design with everyday comfort. Carefully crafted details run throughout, from curved forms that soften transitions between rooms to the consistent use of high-quality materials that create a cohesive feel.
The kitchen sits at the heart of the home, featuring clean lines, generous storage and a striking island set against warm herringbone flooring. Large areas of glazing bring in natural light and strengthen the connection between indoor and outdoor living, while considered lighting enhances the space throughout the day.
This home successfully balances form and function, creativity and practicality. From the sculptural staircase and confident colour palette to the precisely executed curved features and light-filled library, the finished result fully captures the clients’ original vision, delivered to an exceptional standard.
