There are so many different ways to update a property – if it’s in a reasonable condition but too small for the family, there is usually a means of expanding  – upwards and outwards.  There are some nice large family houses in this area – already spacious with 4 bedrooms and double garage, but still families seem to need to expand this luxurious space.  A chap up the road first expanded up into the loft – had the whole of the roof area cleared, with the many eaves moved and other stability issues built in and velux windows fitted.   Then

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The most striking thing about some of the latest contemporary barn conversions is their incredible style and almost ruthless minimalism.  Described as agricultural vernacular architecture re-interpreted in a leafy, country lane setting,  I have seen many such conversions of late.  They all feature amazing fixtures and fittings inside – you enter the main door and find yourself in a light and airy entrance space – not even a room as such, but an entrance area.  . .  The main family room is usually open plan off this vestibule.  Depending on the plans submitted and passed, the kitchen is likely to

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There has been a tremendous amount of housing development going on in my part of the country.  From being a very quiet trouble free little back water at the top end of the county, we are now one of a handful of development hot spots that is constantly hailed as an example of forward thinking commuities.  I would agree, if any of us felt we’d had a chance to vote on the decision to build so many hopes in one area.  The building of ribbon developments along the ends of trunk roads and major conurbations seems to have been halted

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