Designs have been drawn up to extend and remodel an existing farmhouse. The works include single storey front and rear extensions to provide spacious living, kitchen and utility areas as well as a dormer loft conversion to provide two additional bedrooms. A new double garage and workshop as well as a complimentary landscaping scheme will complete this proposed development.
Planning Permission has just been granted for a farm redevelopment designed by James Bell Architecture that will create a beautiful new Ice Cream Shop and Café in the heart of Cheshire. The proposals include the conversion of a two storey barn that will be completely gutted and renovated. The original first floor shall be removed to create a two storey height open galleried seating space that will show off the historic timber trusses and purlins and create a dramatic […]
This fabulous new super home has been granted planning permission in Goostrey. Located in the Open Countryside, the proposals include the demolition of the existing farmhouse and the erection of a new two storey oak frame house that will be linked in to an existing single storey barn that will also be converted as part of the new family home. James Bell Architecture were appointed to obtain planning permission whilst the frame will be manufactured and erected by […]
A house extension in Hale designed for one of our clients has been recently completed. The extension provides a new loft space creating a large guest bedroom, at ground floor the old kitchen has been removed and an entirely newly extended and remodelled kitchen space has taken its place. Bi-fold doors look over the rear garden, which is yet to be completed later in the year. The side and rear of the property were completely removed allowing the space to be opened up in to […]
A small orangery / kitchen extension designed for one of our clients has been recently completed. Full planning permission was gained for an extension to provide a family living area off the kitchen. Bi-fold doors overlooking the garden and a large lantern with a vaulted ceiling provide dramatic effect and focus as well as lots of natural light to enjoy the space.
Our design for this house extension has been completed in Knutsford. The design offers a new spacious and light filled lounge, a remodelled dining room and kitchen at ground floor. At first floor a new bedroom and ensuite have been provided
The project involves a two storey side extension, garage conversion and extension above creating dormer bedroom as well as a single storey rear kitchen extension. The works are progressing well!
We attended this year’s “Build It Live” Exhibition in Manchester to discover what new and interesting ideas are being brought to the domestic sector. Renewables and Energy Performance featured highly in a number of stands with products on how to reduce heating bills by insulating the home and generating heat through sustainable and low cost sources. For anyone looking to start their own building projects we find these sort of exhibitions really useful to wander around. If you haven’t got a […]
There are more detached homes being built now than at the height of the property boom in 2007 according to figures released by The National House Building Council (NHBC). With 38,113 new build properties of this type registered with it in 2014, it is the highest number recorded for any year since 2004. The NHBC’s registration figures are taken from builders who are responsible for around 80% of homes constructed in the UK. The number of […]
James Bell Architecture Ltd at Barn Studio 