Castle Road House Renovation
Whitstable · Renovation · Loft Conversion · Renewable Energy
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Project Details
Contract Value: £200k
Duration: Approx 18 months
Property: Period Detached Home
Role: Design and Principal Contractor
Services: Renovation, Loft Conversion, Renewables
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Project Overview
Castle Road was a comprehensive renovation and remodelling of a 260m² family home. The project included replacing the cement render with an insulated lime-based system, installing new aluminium windows and doors, renewing the slate roof and adding 30 south-facing solar panels.
The attic was converted to create two large bedrooms and a shower room, while the first floor was completely stripped back and reconfigured with two en-suites, a new family bathroom and bespoke fitted storage. At ground-floor level, new insulated suspended floors were constructed and the enclosed layout was opened up using structural steelwork, aluminium bi-fold doors and a Crittall-style glazed partition.
A new heating system, full rewire and rear decking completed the transformation, creating a bright, energy-efficient home with generous open-plan living and strong connections to the garden.
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Project Brief
Our aim was to transform our existing 260m² property into a bright, energy-efficient family home, improving its layout, comfort and connection to the garden. The brief included a full renovation and attic conversion, upgraded insulation, replacement windows and doors, new roofing, heating and electrics, and solar panels. Internally, we wanted generous bedrooms, modern bathrooms, bespoke storage and a more open ground-floor layout. Glazed partitions and large bi-fold doors would connect the kitchen, dining and living spaces with the rear deck, bringing more natural light into the home.
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What we Delivered
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Complete internal strip-out and refurbishment
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Loft conversion with two bedrooms and shower room
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Structural steelwork and open-plan living space
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Insulated lime-render system
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Natural-slate roof and aluminium glazing
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Solar panels and battery storage
Before and After Gallery
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Challenges & Solutions
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Challenge: The original cement render was trapping moisture within the building fabric.
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Solution: It was removed and replaced with Lime Green - Ultra thermally insulating lime based Base Coat and finished with Lime Green - Lux, an extremely breathable, elastic and salt resistant pure lime render finish coat.
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The Result
The completed renovation transformed the property into a spacious, energy-efficient family home while preserving its original character. The redesigned layout provides generous open-plan living areas, three beautifully finished first-floor bedrooms, two en-suites, a modern family bathroom and a fully converted attic with two further bedrooms and a shower room. New insulated lime render, aluminium windows, a slate roof and 30 solar panels significantly improved the building’s appearance and performance. Bespoke storage, restored period details and carefully selected finishes complete a practical, comfortable and cohesive home.
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Our Own Renovation
This renovation was undertaken on our own family home, giving us the opportunity to put our approach to construction, materials and detailing into practice. The project demonstrates the same care and workmanship we bring to our clients’ homes, from extensive structural improvements to the finished interiors.
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