Renovation and extension of Georgian Home, Spitalfields

Winner of the Reader's Choice Award: Conversions & Renovations category

Architect Chris Dyson, along with owner Oliver Chanarin, has restored and repaired a Grade II listed Georgian home in a Conservation Area in Spitalfields, London – as well as shaping it to create enough living accommodation for two parts of the same family to live close to each other. The existing one-roof deep house has been restored and extended, while a new dwelling has been created in the courtyard by turning former stables into a charming cottage.

Tweets On This Property

"Mixing perfectly detailed restoration techniques with a surprisingly bold extension scheme, this charming property has been brought back to life thanks to the loving touch of its owners and the vision of Chris Dyson Architects."

Jason Orme, Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine

"Preserved by neglect, the property has remarkable character, which has gently been conserved and restored by its new owners, in collaboration with a specialist team of conservation architects and craftsmen."

Michael Holmes, Editor-in-Chief of Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living and Real Homes magazines

"Clever restoration off Brick Lane for achingly trendy, artworld folk. Some great spaces reflecting character of neighbourhood. Excellent, knowledgeable conservation architect."

Peter Harris, Managing Director of Centaur Special Interest Media

"A house that was literally all front – double-fronted but only one room deep. Did the Georgian builders just run out of money?."

Angela Pertusini, former Editor of The Daily Telegraph’s award-winning Property section

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