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Large Rear Extension and Full-House Renovation at Haigh Cottage, Wigan

A large rear extension and full-house renovation restoring a five-bedroom rural property, with open-plan living, modern services, five en-suite bedrooms and a roof terrace.

Haigh Cottage, Wigan

Large rear extension and full-house renovation

Project type

Renovation and extension

Location

Wigan

Property

Five-bedroom rural home

Project overview

Restored period character with modern family living

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The brief

Haigh Cottage is a five-bedroom rural property set within extensive grounds. The owners asked Ensign to restore the house while adding modern comfort, services and luxury.

The work

The work included stripping the property back, rewiring, plumbing, plastering, double glazing, underfloor heating and reconfiguring the interior layout for family life.

The result

The finished home includes an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area with skylights, bi-fold doors, a games room, reception rooms, cloakrooms, en-suite bedrooms, a master dressing room and an elevated roof terrace.

Details worth noticing

Useful detail behind the finished result.

  • Full refurbishment of a detached rural property.
  • Property stripped back and rebuilt with modern services.
  • Reconfigured interior for modern family living.
  • Open-plan kitchen, dining and living space connected to the garden.
  • Five en-suite bedrooms and upgraded family facilities.

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