Private Client

Budget

£300k

Didsbury Park reimagines a classic semi-detached home as a place where heritage meets light, openness, and quiet modernity. While the traditional frontage remains rooted in its original character, the rear unfolds into a contemporary world designed for a growing family.

A new double-storey extension forms the home’s social core: a generous kitchen-diner-living space anchored by an island for gathering, cooking, and conversation. A snug sits gently to one side, its toys and media hidden away, while expansive glazing or sliding doors open the room to the garden, drawing daylight deep into the plan and allowing inside and out to merge on warmer days.

Old and new are stitched together through thoughtful detail, crittall-style doors, refined bay elements, and material transitions that maintain the home’s charm while nudging it toward the present. From the front door to the farthest window, the visual line stays open, offering a sense of calm continuity without compromising privacy.

Upstairs, the first floor is reshaped for comfort and longevity: a serene master suite with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, adaptable family and guest rooms, and the potential for a loft retreat or easy-access storage should the structure allow. A dedicated utility and drying room keeps daily life quietly organised, with space for appliances, heated storage, and a possible WC.

Layered through the design is a commitment to sustainability and future resilience; insulation upgrades, solar potential, and EV charging forming part of a forward-looking approach.

The result is a warm, light-filled home that respects its traditional roots while embracing the clarity and ease of modern living, practical, poetic, and ready to grow with the family it holds.