Our grade 2 listed extension has been a hot topic over the last couple of years. This section has all the information surrounding our grade 2 listed renovation.
I get lots of messages on my Listed Home Instagram account, asking about my stone floor in our downstairs living space. I thought, I’d write about it on here so I have somewhere to direct the next person to, that asks me! We bought our limestone flooring — and matching exterior paving — from Quorn …
Anyone who’s been reading my blog for a while, will be aware that we’ve been living through the chaos of the renovation of our listed home over the last 17 months. I began writing the progress on here initially (here’s what happened in weeks 1-4); and had every intention of keeping regular updates and writing …
As we’ve now almost completed the extension on our listed home; I suddenly thought that it might be useful to talk about the planning process. Getting planning permission for a Grade 2 listed building isn’t as straightforward as for a regular house; it’s definitely worth bearing a few things in mind. There are definitely certain …
OK — so you know that for years I’ve been banging on about extending our home? But as our 16th century cottage is Grade 2 listed, a listed home renovation isn’t just as simple as getting planning permission and off you go. But undeterred, in October last year, we finally put in some plans to …
I have been going on (and on) about a new kitchen for a while now. But getting planning permission for a single storey extension on a listed building — to house said new kitchen (especially in our village) — is standing in the way! Every time my boy and I discuss our plans, the ideas …
I’ve mentioned before that our home is listed. The main part of it was built in the 17th century with a shiny new extension added in 1890 (modern hey?!). But even though it could really do with being dragged into the 21st century, extending a listed building is easier said than done. That said, 15 …