Original Details and a Modern Extension in a London House

When you look at the archive of Victorian houses posted on The Nordroom you may get the impression that almost every historic house has a modern extension. Today, I’m going to add another extended Victorian house to the list. It is no wonder, as Victorian rooms were often small, and nowadays, people crave more room and lighter spaces.

This Victorian house, located close to Hollow Ponds, beautifully blends original elements with a large extension to maximize space and create one big social living space for cooking, dining, and lounging.

living room bookcases

When you enter the house, you first encounter the first living room, which is traditional with many original elements like the wooden floor, a box bay window, and a fireplace with an oak panel surround.

living room bay window
living room with fireplace
ornate period hallway wooden floor

The hallway shows the history of the home with an ornate staircase, intricate detailing, and paneling, complemented by decorative cornice, original wood flooring, and cast-iron radiators.

kitchen dining table
kitchen large table floor to ceiling windows

Moving to the back of the house, you enter the grand social living space with a kitchen, dining table, and lounge corner. The room runs the entire width of the house and the Crittall windows flood the room with light and offer a connection to the garden.

kitchen with shelves and large table

The extension, designed in collaboration with Kent & London, features a classic Shaker-style kitchen painted in a muted gray-blue shade with open shelves above the countertop.

kitchen detail shelves and wooden table
kitchen open cabinets shelves
kitchen island open storage

The island creates a perfect spot for breakfast and socializing.

kitchen pink tiles
kitchen pantry
steel glass windows large wooden dining table

The room offers space for a grand dining table and the skylights above the dining table and lounge make this room even lighter.

open plan kitchen living area
moody powder room wallpaper

The powder room is decorated with the Blackthorn wallpaper from House of Hackney.

woodn staircase dark blue wall color
gray bedroom
gray bedroom fireplace bookshelves
gray bedroom little bookshelves niche
gray bedroom built in wardrobes

The gray master bedroom features custom-built wardrobes, cupboards, shelves, and drawers.

children room wooden floorboards black fireplace

All three bedrooms on the first floor feature stripped floorboards and period details like cast-iron fireplaces.

kids bedroom
childrens room with desk and fireplace
peek into bathroom
bathroom black freestanding bath fireplace

The family bathroom features a cast iron fireplace, a black clawfoot bath in the center of the room, and a walk in shower.

black freestanding bath
bathroom walk in shower
shower white subway tiles
blue staircase
loft bedroom with wardrobes under slanted ceiling

The top floor houses a bedroom suite with smart wardrobes under the slanted ceiling and a gray and white bathroom.

gray bathroom with white tiles
white tiles and gray walls vanity bathroom
garden exterior steel glass doors Original Details and a Modern Extension in a London House
exterior dark gray painted woodwork

The house is listed for £1,150,000 at Aucoot.