L-Shaped Dormer Loft Conversion

Project Overview

This substantial Victorian semi-detached near Crystal Palace Park had four bedrooms but no en-suite, and the family bathroom was small and dated. Rather than sacrificing a bedroom to create an en-suite, the owners opted for a loft conversion that would give them a full master suite on the top floor.

We built an L-shaped dormer that extends across the rear and wraps around one side, creating approximately 35 square metres of new floor space. The main section houses a generous bedroom with views towards the Crystal Palace transmitter and, on clear days, the City skyline beyond. A short corridor leads to a dressing area with fitted wardrobes on both sides, and then into a large en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath, walk-in shower, twin basins, and heated towel rail.

The staircase was designed to rise from the half-landing between the first and second floors, taking advantage of the property’s generous ceiling heights to maintain full headroom on the new stairs. The exterior of the dormers is clad in grey zinc standing seam, which gives a contemporary contrast to the original Victorian brickwork and was approved under the Permitted Development criteria.