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Property Type: Grade II Listed Apartment
Project Type: Refurbishment
Location: Holland Park
Construction Period: 6 months
Size: 1,200 ft2
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Notable Features: Period Stucco Property, 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms, Kitchen Diner, Double Reception Room
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Specification: Bespoke Kitchen, Bespoke Wardrobes, Luxury Bathrooms, Under Floor Heating, Air Conditioning, Bespoke Marble Fireplace, Bespoke Wall & Floor Finishes, Period Features & Detailing, Bespoke Oversized Doors, Lighting Design
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Esher Transformation
Set within a private gated community on the leafy outskirts of Esher, Surrey, this substantial refurbishment and extension project transformed an existing 3,600 ft² family home into an impressive 6,000 ft² residence tailored to the needs of a growing family of seven.

Originally designed and constructed by Octagon in the 1990s, the property forms part of an exclusive private estate characterised by substantial detached homes set within generous landscaped gardens. While the existing house provided a strong architectural foundation, the new owners sought a more flexible and expansive environment capable of supporting the demands of contemporary family life, entertaining and relaxation, while providing distinct areas of privacy and independence for both parents and children.

Planning permission was secured for an extensive design and build programme, incorporating comprehensive remodelling of the existing accommodation, a substantial rear extension and a full loft conversion. The overarching ambition was to create a cohesive and beautifully considered family home, balancing generous open-plan communal spaces with more intimate and private areas.

A defining element of the transformation was the addition of a new orangery to the rear of the property. Conceived as a natural extension of the principal living spaces, the addition significantly increased the footprint of the kitchen and dining areas, creating a light-filled social hub at the heart of the home. The enlarged double kitchen diner provides an adaptable setting for everyday family life while offering the scale and flexibility required for larger gatherings and entertaining.

The full loft conversion presented a particularly complex architectural challenge due to the property's intricate existing roof structure. Through careful design development and detailed technical coordination, an entirely new children's floor was created, incorporating three generous double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, together with dedicated laundry and utility facilities. A kitchenette was also introduced, giving the five children a degree of independence while maintaining a strong connection to the wider family home.

The completed accommodation now comprises six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, supported by an extensive collection of reception and leisure spaces. These include a private cinema, gym, TV room, two additional reception rooms, playroom, office and games room, alongside a dedicated utility, laundry and boot room. A double garage and extensively landscaped rear garden complete the property's extensive amenities.

The interiors were comprehensively redesigned to establish a cohesive sense of quality, comfort and understated luxury throughout. Bespoke joinery forms a central part of the scheme, including individually designed kitchens, fitted wardrobes and tailored storage solutions. Oversized doors, refined ironmongery and carefully proportioned architectural details introduce a heightened sense of scale and craftsmanship.

Bathrooms combine luxury sanitaryware with bespoke finishes, while underfloor heating and air conditioning enhance comfort across key areas of the house. Bespoke marble fireplaces provide elegant focal points, complemented by carefully selected wall and floor finishes that introduce texture, warmth and continuity throughout the interiors.

Lighting was treated as an integral architectural element rather than simply a functional requirement. A layered lighting scheme was developed to respond to the changing requirements of each space, with bright, practical illumination supporting everyday family life and carefully controlled ambient lighting creating a more intimate and atmospheric environment for evening entertaining.

Period-inspired detailing and considered architectural features were introduced throughout to give the newly remodelled property a greater sense of character, depth and permanence, ensuring the extensive intervention felt established rather than overtly contemporary.

The completed transformation delivers a substantial yet highly considered family residence, successfully combining generous entertaining spaces, independent children's accommodation and luxurious, carefully crafted interiors. The result is a home that is both sophisticated and practical, responding sensitively to the demands of contemporary family life while complementing its established leafy Surrey setting.