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Stannard & Lowe

Projects / 027

Henley-on-Thames, side return

Size
22 m²
Quoted
£88k
Final
£88k
Weeks on site
11 (12 planned)
Finished
Jun 2026
A Victorian terrace kitchen opened into a glazed side return against red brick, a family at the table

Party wall agreed in four weeks, which set the start date.

The brief
A Victorian terrace kitchen pushed into the side return, with a glass roof so the room stays bright.
Design and planning
Party wall agreed with both neighbours in four weeks, which set the start date. Conservation-area materials agreed with the council.
On site
Twelve weeks planned, eleven taken.
The money
Quoted £88k, paid £88k.

Designed by Jo Stannard, priced and programmed by Martin Lowe, built with Steve Pearce on site every day.

“Jo's drawings went through first time, and Martin's price didn't move once.”Sarah and Dev, 19 Jun 2026

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