Enhancing a Property With a Bespoke Orangery

In this article, the team at Farrow & Jones discuss how you can increase property value and enhance a property with bespoke timber orangeries.

Bespoke Orangeries have long been a luxurious addition to properties but modern orangery extensions have become a fully functional living space. This allows property owners to increase the value of the building and makes bespoke orangeries a fantastic investment. This article covers all of the ways in which property owners and developers can enhance the value and function of a property with a fully functional bespoke orangery extension.

• Bespoke orangeries are on the upper end of the scale in terms of increasing property value, increasing the value by up to 10% on average. Bespoke orangeries constructed with high-quality materials such as timber orangeries will also make the property more attractive to the next buyer.
  
• Modern bespoke orangeries are fully functional living spaces. They are highly insulated and can be used for a wide range of different functions.
  
• As modern orangeries are completely functional living spaces, they allow property owners to increase the size of their property without having to purchase a larger building. This combined with the increased value of the building makes modern bespoke orangeries a highly attractive extension.

Expanding a Current Property With  Modern Home Extensions

Modern home extensions are becoming more and more popular, for both designers/builders as well as property owners. Historic home extensions did not utilise energy-efficient materials which resulted in extensions that are unable to be used at all times during the year. Property owners complain that these extensions are too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. Modern extensions such as bespoke orangeries are designed with thermal efficiency in mind – ensuring that homeowners are able to enjoy their new extension throughout the year. This also opens up the ability for many different functions for their orangery extension.

Bespoke Orangeries Have a Wide Range of Functions

Orangeries used to be used as an entertainment or living area. You can now use modern orangeries for a wide range of different uses. Some of the most common uses include:

• Entertainment areas or dining rooms.
• An extra living space such as a bedroom.
• A living room.
• An orangery kitchen extension.
• A utility room.
• A home cinema.
• A gym.
• An organised storage space.

Many different functions can be achieved with bespoke orangeries. They have evolved from older extensions which have very limited functionality to fully functional living spaces.

Expanding a Property Without Having to Upscale

Many property owners, especially in current markets – just cannot justify the costs of purchasing a new property instead of extending their current building. With homeowners looking to expand their living space – modern extensions have become more and more popular. Bespoke orangeries are one of the most popular types of modern extension, as they allow the homeowner to install a solid brick and timber extension to the property. This can enhance the overall style of the property whilst also expanding the overall size available within the property. This is a much more cost-effective option for many homeowners and property owners who are looking to expand the size of a property without having to sell their current property and purchase a larger one.

Timescales of Extension Installations

Orangeries may or may not require planning permission or follow building regulations depending on the project. Bespoke orangeries typically take 3-6 weeks depending on the manufacturing and design times. Planning as soon as possible is key to ensuring that the project can run smoothly and that timescales can be reached for the design and installation of a bespoke orangery extension. Planning permissions can take up to 8 weeks to be organised and completed so these can be planned into the overall project. These times are much faster than the process of purchasing a new property – which is why modern extensions are becoming more popular than ever.