Thanks Jonathan, at this stage I'm open to suggestions but was thinking of extending over the garage to gain more accommodation upstairs, also the front drive/lawn area is reasonable size so would make sense to extend a bit out front? Hope this helps?
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Extending over the garage is a super idea assuming the foundations are strong enough it’s normally a cost effective way of adding extra square footage.
Typically extending to the front is undesirable because it changes the streetscape and can devalue your house. If you want to make changes to the exterior that’s a different matter - if it were me I would move the door to the front and consider rendering the porch and garage.
This age of house tended to have small kitchens so I suspect this is what needs the most attention. Consider posting a floor plan
Hi Ross, the house has great potential. You will also need to consider your budget. You can extend above the garage and if you wanted more space downstairs you could also convert the garage to a living area.
I agree with Jonathon; I would move the door to the front.
The external look of the house can be vastly improved by render, cladding etc; You'll need to decide on the type of look that you are after. I would suggest having a look at houzz, pinterest and architect websites for ideas. Look at your local area, what other neighbouring houses have done can provide ideas and inspiration.
Personally I think the living accommodation is undersized and if you only did a fist floor extension this problem would be exaggerated. So if budget allows consider a two story extension. It might also be worth moving the stairs to make the entrance in proportion and make an over garage extension later easier to access.
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