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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Client Brief
The client wanted to transform the existing 260m² property into a bright, energy-efficient family home while improving its layout, comfort and connection to the garden. The brief included a full renovation, attic conversion, upgraded insulation, new windows, doors, roofing, heating, electrics and solar panels. Internally, the aim was to create generous bedrooms, modern bathrooms, bespoke storage and a more open ground-floor arrangement, with the kitchen, dining and living areas connected by natural light, glazed partitions and large bi-fold doors leading onto a new rear deck.
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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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Client Review
We are delighted with the transformation of our home on Castle Road. Browne & Sons managed an extensive renovation, including the new roof, loft conversion, bathrooms, structural alterations, new flooring, windows and external insulation. Throughout the project, communication was clear, the work was carefully coordinated and the standard of craftsmanship was excellent. The team approached every stage professionally and found practical solutions whenever challenges arose. The finished house is brighter, more spacious and works perfectly for our family. We would happily recommend Browne & Sons to anyone planning a major renovation.
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