Redeveloping a 19th century villa in the St John's Wood Conservation Area

St John’s Wood Villa

Location: St John's Wood, London
Local Authority: City of Westminster
Client: Private
Size: 7,812 sqft
Status: Complete
Contractor: LTS
Project Manager: Radcliffes
Structural Engineer: Form Structural Design
Quantity Surveyor: The Millbridge Group
Lighting Consultant: Xavio Design
Landscape Designer: Bowles and Wyer
AV Consultant: Livewire Home Integration
Swimming Pool Consultant: JetForm
Historical Consultant: Bidwells
Internal Photography: Jack Hobhouse
External Photography: Adam Letch

MWA have completed the refurbishment and extension of a historic 19th century villa within the St John’s Conservation Area. MWA were approached in 2020 with the brief to envision this historic building to become a home that could cater for the needs of a 21st century family, including the most up to date technologies. The works included a new basement excavation under the existing house, with swimming pool, spa and gym suite. The basement design incorporates lightwells and rooflights to provide injections of natural light to create calm and relaxing spaces. A contemporary Portland Stone rear extension has been added to provide the family with a flexible space that connects physically and visually with the garden beyond.