Once the drawings and planning application was made and whilst waiting for planning consent, A M Price commenced the internal refurbishment works at the property.

This included:

• Interior rip out; back to brick in each individual room of the exiting dwelling.
• Ceilings and floors were removed and replaced
• The attic space was cleared and re-insulated
• Grounds within boundary of the property were cleared and leveled.

6 weeks following the submission of the planning application the council confirmed that the plans to extend the property had been approved and the detailed works could commence.

The external two storey extension works began and included;

• Excavation of the grounds at the adjoining land to the property.
• Foundation work for the adjoining two storey extension - to form ground floor kitchen, wet room, master bedroom and en-suite.
• Excavation and implementation of foundations for detached garage.

Internal works continued that included

• Replacement of full central heating system - A complete mains water system was integrated and a Worcester gas combination boiler was installed to serve the central heating system
• Damp proof injection to one meter height at ground floor level to all walls
• A complete re-wire was carried out to the property in line with current NICEIC regulations, a burglar alarm system was installed. High specification, polished chrome sockets and light fittings were installed throughout.
• The roof to the existing property required a complete overhaul. It was essential in line with the planning consent that the roof to the extension needed to be symmetrical to remain in keeping with the adjoining semi detached property. In order to achieve this, the existing tiles at the back of the existing dwelling were used to cover the front elevation of the roof to the extension. The Original roof required re-felting; the original roof tiles were re-claimed, repaired and re-fitted.

It was decided that the interior of the cottage was to be affordable and not exceed the set budget for internal decoration but at the same time the finish and specification needed to exceed the expectations of any prospective purchaser.

To achieve this, the following interior fit out and design specifications were used:

• Installation of Quality ‘Shaker' style fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, Range cooker, feature central island, French doors onto gardens and wall mounted plasma TV.
• The dining room was finished with Amtico floor
• A wet room was added to the rear of the property offering WC at ground floor level plus a fully tiled shower area and luxury white sanitary wear.
• The master bedroom benefitted from an en-suite shower room with double shower cubicle and high polished sparkle granite floor finish
• The bathroom was finished to replicate a sauna/spa with the benefit of large rectangle stone effect tiles, free standing raised bath, quality white sanitary wear and fashionable chrome fittings.
• All internal doors were solid oak with contemporary, complimentary door furniture.

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