"Mostly, people want the biggest extension they can have, as many bedrooms as possible, and ensuite bathrooms throughout," says Jo Edwards of Edwards Rensen Architects, "but one of the attractions of this project was that the clients didn’t want to squeeze every bit of space out of it. They just wanted to make a beautiful family house for themselves."
Owners Purvi Harlalka and Jyothish George viewed 40 properties before the long-neglected terrace, previously formed of bedsits, presented itself. "We arrived for our viewing and Jyothish whispered: 'There’s no way we’re going to buy this dump!'" says Purvi, "but I convinced him of its potential. It had so much light and, importantly, a garden. I knew it could be amazing."
