Renovating A Heritage Listed Home
Heritage listed homes have a lot of character and people usually buy them because they like the area and they are in and love the streetscape of the location. The problem is the layout of a heritage home can be impractical and not really suited to modern day living.
Councils have a lot of regulations and restrictions with regards to what can and can’t be done to a heritage home. Dealing with council can add months, even years to a project. What councils are mainly concerned with is how significant works will impact the streetscape.
Related: Renovate & Extend vs. Demolish
The main concerns for a new design on a heritage home are:
- The size of the extension
- Visibility from the street or neighbouring heritage listed properties
- Materials used
- Design sensitivity and contextual suitability
New additions to a heritage home need to maintain cohesion and be sympathetic to the original building but they also need to be distinct so that the historic integrity of the existing building is continued. The new design should pay homage to the past but be balanced with creating the new for today’s lifestyle.
Using an architect who is experienced in working with heritage homes is important when planning a renovation or extension on this type of home. They will understand and advise what aspects of the original building are important to keeping within its character as well as which parts can be demolished.
Are you looking for some help when it comes to planning a renovation or extension of your heritage home without the stress and overwhelm?
If you answered yes, then let’s chat about how I can help you plan & design a transformation on your home.