A renovation and extension, poised for entertaining.
Tucked away on a detached plot in Godalming, this bungalow comes with an intriguing past. Originally designed by architect John Brownrigg, the home was shaped by the relaxed sensibilities of Californian living, an ethos brought gently into the leafy heart of Surrey. This suburban extension focusses on a sensitive reimagination of the existing bungalow’s internal spaces and a generous ‘wow-factor’ extension overlooking the garden, all embedded within an external landscape designed to match the clients’ social outlook.
A carefully considered reconfiguration of the original layout balances accessibility with a renewed connection to the garden. At the centre, a new light-filled corridor connects the reconfigured rooms within the existing structure. A new entrance corridor leads to a generous rear extension, where a large open-plan kitchen, dining and day room spaces spill naturally into the newly landscaped garden. This is a space for entertaining, designed to welcome in light, nature, and the gentle rhythms of the day.
Key architectural moves include the creation of moments for both sociability and retreat: a sunlit morning nook, a north-facing snug, and a spa-like master suite with steam and sauna. The result is a home that balances openness with intimacy—thoughtfully designed for daily life and quiet restoration.
Outside, George and James have also redesigned the garden, creating as a true extension of the interior into the outside space, with different spaces to sit, play and reflect and relax. The project as a whole makes the most of every inch of this adaptable and effortlessly liveable home.
