Home Renovation by Allsopp Construction. In 2021, our clients purchased Woodlands, a 1970s property at Draycott in the Clay, Staffordshire. While it had potential, the house had fallen into serious disrepair and no longer suited modern family life. Two years later, after extensive demolition, engineering and meticulous design and construction, the transformation is complete.
Before: What We Started With
At purchase, Woodlands was a 3,000 sq ft red-brick home with mock Tudor detailing and a separate triple garage. The layout was dated and the building was in a poor state of repair.
The client’s brief was ambitious: they wanted a large, modern family home that celebrated light, space, and sustainability, while also offering high-spec wellness and leisure spaces. Their vision included a full architectural redesign, multiple extensions, integrated smart tech, and a complete rethink of how the spaces worked.
The Journey: Demolition, Rebuild and Technical Construction
Planning permission was granted in 2022, and from there, the Home Renovation by Allsopp Construction began in earnest:
- Two-thirds of the original home were demolished.
- New foundations were laid to create a larger L-shaped footprint.
- The house was extended to the front, rear and side, increasing the total size to 4,000 sq ft.
- A standing seam aluminium roof was installed, complete with in-line solar panels and a battery backup system.
- A complex angled front gable was added, clad in Swiss Pearl Patina boards.
- A new frameless glazed link was created to connect the main house to a new gym and leisure wing.
- At the rear, a 6m-high porcelain-tiled patio was constructed, engineered to support a sunken 5.8m x 2.4m swim spa and hot tub.
Click here to see progress on site August 2024.
After:
A Modern Family Home with Smart, Sustainable Living
• Five bedrooms, five bathrooms
• A bespoke fan-shaped staircase with circular landing and LED lighting
• Triangular glass balconies off the master suite
• A kitchen and utility space by Steven Christopher
• Bespoke joinery in the lounge and library
• Premium Velfac glazing with electric blinds throughout
• A ‘Narnia cupboard’ – a secret door hidden in kitchen units
• Ground source heat pump and MVHR system
• Smart tech integrated throughout
Sustainability Meets Style:
• The standing seam roof is lightweight, durable, and fitted with discreet solar panels.
• Swiss Pearl Patina cladding offers low-maintenance durability.
• The home’s ground source heat pump and MVHR system reduce environmental impact while improving comfort.
• Smart energy storage enables the home to generate and reuse power, feeding surplus back to the grid.
Before & After Gallery
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Phone: Martyn on 07971 899 646 or email [email protected]
