Reimagining a 1960s treasure

Bellropes

We gave this mid-century gem a visionary makeover. Every detail was carefully considered to enhance its beauty, functionality, and sustainability, creating a home that is both contemporary & timeless.

Renovation & Remodelling

From a dated post-war house to an inspirational, sustainable, energy efficient family home

Key Design Innovations:

Reimagining the Arrival Experience – The outdated double garage, which once dominated the front view, was removed to open up sightlines and create a more welcoming entrance.

A New Architectural Statement – A thoughtfully rebuilt garage now frames the house beautifully, providing privacy from neighbors while incorporating a striking new entrance hall.

Light, Warmth & Efficiency – The original aluminium windows were replaced with high-performance, insulated triple glazing, maximizing comfort and energy efficiency.

Sustainable & Timeless Materials – The home’s original timber cladding was replaced with external insulation and a rich, natural English chestnut finish, enhancing both warmth and durability.

A bold, sustainable, and design-led family home that blends contemporary style whilst retaining original mid-century character. This transformation proves that with vision and craftsmanship, a post-war house can become a modern architectural showpiece — a home built for the future.

The garage at Bellropes, a renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

Close up of materials used at Bellropes, a renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

Skylight at Bellropes, a renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

Bellropes, before the renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

Main entrance at Bellropes, a renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

Before …. and …. after

The pool at Bellropes, a renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

Patio at Bellropes, a renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

Close up of materials at Bellropes, a renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

As featured in the Telegraph, a modern, bright and airy transformation of a post-war house.

Pool view at Bellropes, a renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

The kitchen at Bellropes, a renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

Sedum green roof at Bellropes, a renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

The bathroom at Bellropes, a renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

The lounge at Bellropes, a renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

The bedroom at Bellropes, a renovation designed by Hawkes Architecture.

Floorplans

The transformation of Bellropes’ floorplans … Before vs After

Bellropes. We gave this gem of a 1960’s house a good makeover. By Hawkes Architecture Ltd.