Stunning remodelled riverside home

This home by the river Hamble in Hampshire was a fairly typical 1980s box, which the homeowners were keen to enlarge and transform into something original. They wanted to add an extra storey and, being keen sailors, to make the most of the stunning views out over the river and the harbour beyond. The owners […]

Makeover for listed building and former tea room

Stunning four-storey townhouse with views

Room with a view

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] Room with a view Although this house is located in an enviable spot, right at the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour, the owners were missing a trick, as they were unable to see the sea. Apart from craving the elusive view over the harbour and out towards the Isle of Wight, the house […]

Remodelled 1960s townhouse

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] Remodelled 1960s townhouse I helped the owner of this house transform a bland and characterless-looking 1960s house into a stunning home. The property is within a conservation area and, therefore, required careful attention when submitting the planning application. Originally, the property had a flat roof and I could see that there was […]

Remodelled listed home

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] Remodelled listed home The moment I stepped inside this Grade II Listed home, I could see why the owners needed help. At that stage, the gloomy kitchen was crying out for a huge injection of light, plus an imaginative transformation. Having discussed several possibilities with the owners, we agreed to remodel various […]

New roof terraces

[column grid=”2″ span=”1″] New roof terraces This house faces the Camber Dock and Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth but, previously, other than a tiny rotten balcony, it made nothing of this opportunity. The owners realised they were not maximising the view and enlisted my help to come up with a workable solution. When I first […]