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Brooke Pitched Roof Annexe

Bernadette, Brooke
I am delighted with my ‘granny’ annexe. It has a cosy feeling and is decorated to my specifications. Where bespoke items I requested were extra the costs were agreed on in advance. All in all I love my annexe!

Client Brief

Our client wanted a self-contained annex within the garden, positioned a short distance from the main house, designed for comfortable ground-floor living. The space needed to include a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living area, all within a practical and accessible layout.

A key part of the brief was achieving a modern finish that still complemented the rustic character of the surrounding buildings. To meet this, we designed the annex with black barn-style cladding, a pitched roof, and pan tiles, allowing it to blend naturally into its setting.

The client also requested easy access to the building, which was incorporated through a well-planned pathway leading directly to the annex.

Location

Brooke, Norfolk

Purpose

Annexe accommodation.

Size

  • 36m2  

  • 8 x 4.5m internal  

  • 8.5 x 5m external  

Cladding

Black Timber Barn Cladding

Windows & Doors

  • Agate Grey Frames

  • 3.0m French Doors

  • 1m x 2.05m Fixed Window

  • 1.5m Bedroom Window

  • 1.15m Ensuite Window 

Extras

Lots of extras but to name a few.​

  • Pitched roof with pan tiles

  • Fully landscaped gravel garden

  • Custom-built brick steps

  • Exterior downlight installation

  • TV aerial installation

  • En-suite bathroom with shower

  • L-shaped kitchenette installation

  • Built to full UK building regulations

Challenges & Solutions

  • Conservation area requirements.                 Planning permission was needed due to the size of the build and the build being in a conservation area, including approval of removing a dead walnut tree. We handled approvals to ensure full compliance.

  • Building regulations.
    As a living space, the annex had to meet UK building regs. All work was completed to the required standards.

  • Drainage and sewage.
    The en-suite required a suitable sewage connection, which we installed in line with regulations.

  • Pitched roof installation.
    Our first pitched roof project, completed with careful planning to ensure a high-quality finish.

  • Restricted access
    Tight driveway access meant materials had to be transported by hand, managed efficiently to keep the build on track.

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