to be very easy to work with and we were always kept in the loop, even if we didn’t manage to get to the site every day.” The builder was also very thorough about informing them of the next stages so they could plan ahead and give them time to make decisions in advance of work being carried out.


Something else that was high on their ‘must- do’ list was to arrange meetings with their new neighbours to discuss their plans and talk through any concerns they might have about the new build. “It was probably one of the most difficult parts of the process,” says David. “One side was reasonably receptive to the idea while the other was opposed to it from the outset. It’s quite a challenge to find your way through it without compromising your own dreams for the way you want to live.” In the end, the architects had to negotiate with the planning department to


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They had drawn up a wish-list of what they wanted, including an open plan kitchen and dining room


agree on the exact location of the property on the site.


Long before they applied for planning


permission, the Fordhams cleared the overgrown site, which hadn’t been touched for


STAIRS


The open treads of the oak staircase draw natural light from the double height windows into the entrance hall


SNUG


The top floor snug includes a striking feature window


HIGH POINT


Getting planning permission. We knew we were taking a risk when we bought the original house on the basis that we would demolish it and build something new and modern in its place.


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