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Client of the Month: How James & Jo Turned a Cramped Townhouse into the Perfect Family Home
James and his wife Jo found a house with the ideal location, but its interior was anything but: cramped and dark with an awkward layout which was no good for their two energetic daughters. With our help, they began a transformational renovation. What’s the story behind your house? We wanted to move to Maida Vale…
Read MorePlanning Permission for New Six Bedroom Home with Indoor Pool in Cobham
Dyer Grimes Architecture are delighted to announce that we have received planning permission from Elmbridge Borough Council for a brand new 6,400 sqft six bedroom family home in Cobham, Surrey. The proposed design bears a strong Neo-Georgian aesthetic which complements the traditional architectural style of the surrounding leafy suburbs, while the rear ground floor boasts…
Read MoreRestoration and Extension of Wimbledon Building of Townscape Merit
DGA have won a new commission to refurbish and extend a Building of Townscape Merit in Wimbledon Village to create a stunning 8,000sqft new home for our client. The house was built in 1899 has been altered over the years, providing opportunities to appease conservation officers by restoring original features while making sympathetic…
Read MoreFree Book Offer for DGA Readers: ‘The Insider’s Guide to Acquiring Luxury Property in London’
If you are planning to acquire a property, you have two goals: to find the best property your money can buy and to negotiate the lowest price possible. Today’s article is an extract from The Insider’s Guide To Acquiring Luxury Property in London written by leading property expert, Jeremy McGivern. If you want to read…
Read MoreWhat Factors Affect My Chance of Getting Planning Permission?
Planning applications are tough, but don’t make them harder than they have to be. Here’s our advice on how to maximise your chances of planning success.
Read MoreDGA’s Interior Design Team Wins at Corporate USA Today Annual Awards
Our interior design team have given life to many spectacular spaces – such as the grand open plan ground floor of Fulham House, above – and their talents have once again been recognised by Corporate USA Today, who have awarded DGA with Best Interior Design Boutique 2019 for their UK category. Want to see more…
Read MoreJohn Interviewed by Mercury Homesearch on the Biggest Home Buying and Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Jeremy McGivern, a luxury property market expert, Managing Director of Mercury Homesearch and regular contributor to our blog, recently sat down with John to talk about the biggest mistakes people make when buying or creating their own home – and how to avoid them.
Read MoreHow Do I Get Planning Permission in Richmond Upon Thames?
Feeling overwhelmed by Richmond’s complex planning policies? Read our introduction to planning success in one of London’s strictest boroughs.
Read MoreNew Commission to Convert Three Richmond Flats into Grand Seven Bedroom House
Our latest project is a commission to convert a grand, detached Victorian house in Richmond which had been subdivided into three flats back into a single family home. As this property is in the heart of the St. Matthias Conservation Area, special care will be paid to restore the glory of its beautiful Victorian details.…
Read MorePlanning Permission for 7300sqft New Family Home in St. Albans
Dyer Grimes Architecture are delighted to announce that we have received planning permission from St. Albans City & District Council to demolish an existing property and replace it with a new Georgian-style mansion. The neo-Georgian aesthetic is appropriate for its neighbourhood in St. Albans, which is characterised by large, detached family homes. A symmetrical, evenly…
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