Notting Hill, London (2020) /
Senior Project Manager at Bailey & Jones Ltd
The Covid-19 pandemic turned the world upside down. While many were adjusting to lifestyles stuck at home and adapting to being locked in with the family, we at Bailey & Jones were planning the swift execution of this renovation for a foreign investor looking to get into the London rental market and ensure that ROI was maximised with minimal capital placed into the renovation of this property.
The objective was clear from the get-go - get in, get it done and get out within the budget (while still nothing to be sneezed at). We needed to ensure that the potential tenants were able to understand the 'high end' nature of the renovation, while also ensuring there was a simple, low maintenance property for potential tenants to enjoy.
As part of the renovation, we ensured that a rising damp issue was addressed, along with the inclusion of a new family shower room (as the property previously only had 2x ensuites and a powder room), a partial M&E upgrade and a full refinish to all surfaces throughout.
If the response from the market was anything to go by the project was a great success, with multiple offers being placed on the property prior to marketing beginning and on the second day of the property being officially on the market, there was an agreed tenant willing to pay asking price on a long lease. All pretty impressive during unstable economic times worldwide.
The success of the project came down to the professional nature of the core design team and the regular contact held throughout the job - K&H Design offering a high level of precise information, while also being able to envisage an amazing property from conception. The story of the renovation was published here.
Notting Hill, London (2018 - 19) /
Project Manager at Chelsea Construction
Located moments away from the famous Portobello Markets and major transport links, this Victorian terraced property boasted six levels and a private rear garden. Despite a top-to-bottom rebuild by a renowned local architect in 2007, our clients wanted to transform its interior into a comfortable home for their young family. Along with preserving some of the building’s 1860’s heritage, they dreamed of a simple and modern aesthetic that, with increased storage, high quality finishings and top-to-toe future proofing, they would be able to enjoy for years to come.
To achieve this vision required first ensuring that the groundwork was laid. We changed the flooring on two levels, installed a new master suite layout and bathroom, installed comfort cooling on all upper floors, added joinery throughout to create more storage, waterproofed the vault, added new worktops and kitchen joinery and upgraded all fencing and trellis around the exterior.
The home was then finished with luxurious touches: leather detailing, a crittall entranceway and book-matched marble worktops that all helped to create an exciting and inviting space. And the piece de resistance: a full wall media unit made to measure to house the client’s possessions. We also created a seamless indoor-outdoor flow so that the family could enjoy their private gardens.
This nine-month renovation resulted in this Notting Hill property being transformed into the perfect London retreat for a young family and with a very pleased client; a family whom I have kept in close touch with since finishing this project. ’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.