Hi all,
Please I require some help.
We are in need of more space and thought that it will be cheaper to extend our existing 2.5bed semi rather than move.
The existing kitchen is small, the 3rd room is more like a box room.
A move to a different area will probably mean £150k+ mortgage increase. So thinking extending the property would satisfy our need for now and hopefully provide some additional equity to move at some point in time.
So ... I have been looking at some houses in the Area, downloading their plans from the planing portal to get ideas....
The idea is a 2 storey extension to the side to contain the new master bedroom (+ ensuite) at the top and kitchen/garage below. Maybe A single story rear extension to create more room for kitchen/lounge dining ...not sure
My problem is not having a clear vision of what I want or what layout will be optimal.
My questions are :-
1) Will an architect aid in my lack of clarity at this initial stage or i actually need to know what I want before involving one?
2) I would like to upload a mock picture of the current plan for you guys to give me ideas, please what software can I use to do the drawings?
3) moving Kitchen to the side extension rather than a garage means there would be no access to the garden, could this be an issue when selling?
4) Assuming I do have a rear & side extension and move kitchen to the rear, This would mean that waste & water would have to go under the side extension. Is that even possible/good?
cheers
Please I require some help.
We are in need of more space and thought that it will be cheaper to extend our existing 2.5bed semi rather than move.
The existing kitchen is small, the 3rd room is more like a box room.
A move to a different area will probably mean £150k+ mortgage increase. So thinking extending the property would satisfy our need for now and hopefully provide some additional equity to move at some point in time.
So ... I have been looking at some houses in the Area, downloading their plans from the planing portal to get ideas....
The idea is a 2 storey extension to the side to contain the new master bedroom (+ ensuite) at the top and kitchen/garage below. Maybe A single story rear extension to create more room for kitchen/lounge dining ...not sure
My problem is not having a clear vision of what I want or what layout will be optimal.
My questions are :-
1) Will an architect aid in my lack of clarity at this initial stage or i actually need to know what I want before involving one?
2) I would like to upload a mock picture of the current plan for you guys to give me ideas, please what software can I use to do the drawings?
3) moving Kitchen to the side extension rather than a garage means there would be no access to the garden, could this be an issue when selling?
4) Assuming I do have a rear & side extension and move kitchen to the rear, This would mean that waste & water would have to go under the side extension. Is that even possible/good?
cheers