21 Mereheath Lane, Knutsford – 1970s House Remodel & Extension

Front of the house with a dark garage door, glazed entrance and first-floor extension above

21 Mereheath Lane is the renovation, remodelling and extension of a 1970s detached house in Knutsford, Cheshire, by Epoch Architecture. A highly glazed rear extension creates an open-plan kitchen and dining space, and a two-storey addition over the garage adds bedrooms. Brick, white render and bold red zinc cladding give the house a contemporary identity.

Project details

Location: Knutsford, Cheshire
Type: Renovation, remodelling and extension of a 1970s detached house
Original building: 1970s detached house
Status: Completed
Architectural designer: Epoch Architecture – Jonathan Hargreaves, principal
Works: Highly glazed rear extension; two-storey addition over the existing garage; internal reorganisation; external remodelling
Materials: Brickwork, white render, dark window frames, red zinc cladding

Transforming a 1970s detached house in Knutsford

The project at 21 Mereheath Lane involved the complete renovation, remodelling and extension of an existing 1970s detached house. It turned a fairly conventional property into a distinctive contemporary family home.

A highly glazed rear extension for open-plan living

To the rear of 21 Mereheath Lane, a highly glazed extension creates a generous open-plan kitchen and dining space. This connects directly with the adjoining family room.

Large areas of glazing bring natural light deep into the plan. They also create a much stronger relationship between the main living spaces and the garden.

A two-storey addition over the existing garage

The existing garage at 21 Mereheath Lane was kept and built over. A two-storey addition provides valuable extra bedroom space.

The addition also allowed the internal layout of the house to be completely reorganised to better suit modern family life.

Brick, white render and red zinc cladding

Externally, the original elevations of 21 Mereheath Lane were substantially remodelled. The carefully chosen contemporary palette includes brickwork, crisp white render, dark window frames and roof finishes.

Bold red zinc cladding is a contrasting feature material. It adds warmth and character, and gives the extended house a clear architectural identity.

Adapting an existing home rather than replacing it

The completed scheme at 21 Mereheath Lane shows how an existing 1970s house can be adapted and substantially improved rather than replaced. The original building fabric was kept, while the house became a modern, spacious and individual family home.

Open-tread oak staircase with glass balustrade and low-level wall lights
Side of the extension's glazing and zinc fascia beside a lawn and paved path
Family room with a large rooflight, inset fire and glazed doors opening onto the garden
Large corner glazing beneath zinc cladding, with a reading chair inside
Front of the house with a dark garage door, glazed entrance and first-floor extension above
Rear of a remodelled 1970s house with a glazed single-storey extension and red zinc-clad gable
Black-and-white close-up of the Mereheath Lane house number sign beside the front door
Rear of a remodelled 1970s house with a glazed single-storey extension and red zinc-clad gable
Open-tread oak staircase
Open-plan kitchen with a dark island, white worktop and pendant lights, with garden views beyond
Close-up of red standing-seam zinc cladding with three narrow dark-framed windows
Remodelled front elevation in brick and white render with a zinc-clad gable, seen through birch leaves
black and white corner shot of property

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