Nestled deep within the Essex countryside is this exquisitely renovated Victorian home dating back to 1855. The homeowners bought the property knowing it required a complete renovation; however, due in part to the pandemic, they managed to live in the home for five years before eventually undertaking the large project.
Part of the reason for the renovation was due to the dysfunctional layout of the kitchen; for the family, the kitchen is arguably the most important room in their home. Whilst maintaining the history of the Victorian property was also a top priority, it became clear that sympathetically modernising the layout to create a practical kitchen space was necessary.
The original plan had been to knock down the wall between the existing kitchen and snug to create their dream kitchen space, however this wasn’t possible due to structural restrictions. They also considered moving the kitchen into the original dining room, but it would have been a shame to sacrifice such a wonderful space. They eventually settled upon extending the original kitchen to create a more versatile open plan area, creating a combination of kitchen, dining area, a new snug and a spacious utility room. As the new kitchen area extends off the back of the property, it offers a perfect view of the beautifully landscaped garden.
