Southampton Road, Titchfield
Overview
This substantial residential project involved transforming a modest bungalow into a significantly larger, modern and energy efficient family home. The project more than doubled the original floor space. Whilst still in its final stages of construction, the extension has already made remarkable progress.
During a recent site visit, the client shared insights into the renewable technologies integrated throughout the design, including solar PV with battery storage, grey water recycling, and air source heat pumps. Impressively, these measures now allow the household to operate for much of the year with near independence of the national grid.
Design Approach
The project combined extensive ground-floor reconfiguration with a full two-storey extension. Internally, the existing layout was reorganised to improve flow and maximise usable space:
A former bedroom was converted into a sizeable family bathroom
The original lounge–diner was divided to create a new two-storey atrium over the stairwell up to the first floor of the side extension, complete with a skylight to draw in natural light. The remaining space at the rear was used to expand the kitchen to more than double its former size.
The original toilet and bathroom were repurposed into a practical boot room and utility area.
The former front entrance was closed to allow for more useable space within an existing bedroom.
The new extension spans the side of the original bungalow, constructed using SIPs (structural insulated panels). At ground floor, the extension incorporates a new primary entrance, WC, a ground floor guest room with en-suite bathroom, and an expansive open-plan living and dining area with two sets of bi-fold doors opening onto the garden. The outdated conservatory was removed to make way for this improved layout.
At first floor, two large bedrooms were created, each with its own en-suite. One of these rooms includes a private balcony overlooking the rear garden.
Externally, the home has been modernised with rendered walls, artificial slate roof tiles, and extensive roof space dedicated to solar panels to support the low-energy strategy.
Outcome
The result is a thoroughly modern, highly efficient family home that retains the charm of the original bungalow while introducing dramatically improved space, comfort, and sustainability. With renewable energy systems already performing exceptionally well, this project stands as a strong example of how thoughtful design and green technology can work seamlessly together.
