Edgbaston Coach House Renovation

Whilst retaining its use as a garage the client wanted to integrate the Coach House with the Main house creating an informal family space and library for all to use and enjoy.

Victorian-style red brick house with arched windows, surrounded by greenery and a cobblestone driveway. In the distance the Coach house has modern apex roof glazing showing conversion to library and family space.

Our client also hoped to add a Potting shed that would complement the Property and enable them to indulge their Passion for plants.

The property lies within a conservation area and is part of the Calthorpe Estates. The renovations therefore needed to comply with strict requirements.

The use of apex roof lights created a light and airy library and spacious double height living space.

The Glazed Potting Shed was designed to blend appropriately with the existing rear elevation of the property.

Family Room with Apex ceiling and Apex roof
Informal Family Library
Family space with stairs to informal family Library. Apex ceiling with chandeliers and apex roof lights
Coach House viewed from terrace with plants in foreground
Rear view of Coach House and Potting shed

Project Team

Architect: MAINWOOD architects

Contractor: Landseer

Glazing: Vale Garden Houses

Engineer: HWA

Backyard of a two-story house with a garden full of green plants and scattered gardening tools. The house has a white exterior with a steep roof and windows on both floors. Potted plants and hoses are visible on the stone pathway.
Modern kitchen and living room with skylight, white cabinetry, black countertop, cream sofa, wicker chair, and cactus plant. Interior design with natural light and minimalistic decor.
Coachhouse conversion with a staircase and hallway. The staircase has white railings and leads to with a chandelier. Below the staircase is closed double doors. A wooden cabinet beside the doors holds a vase with flowers. Decor is neutral-toned.
Modern bathroom with white tile walls, a pedestal sink, chrome fixtures, and a large mirror. Plush white towels hang on a bar, and there's a decorative cabinet in the foreground.
Victorian-style red brick house with white trim and a garden
A red brick coach house with black wooden garage doors and a pitched roof, The structure has decorative elements and windows on the upper part, with feature ridge glazing to roof and lanterns mounted on the walls.