Open plan living and attic extension at Atkinson Street

Sketch of the house at Atkinson Street with the new living extension, attic windows and covered deck

Transforming a modest cottage into a generous family home

The original 1960s two-bedroom cottage featured Canberra red bricks and a steep pitched terracotta tiled roof. This attractive roof has been continued over the addition. At the ground level there’s a spacious open plan family living area. This opens on to an alfresco area that connects the living room with the garden. The upper floor contains an attic with a guest bedroom and ensuite. Features include:

39m² open plan living area
large kitchen with walk-in pantry
alfresco area
renovated bathroom
attic with a guest bedroom and ensuite

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Ground floor plan of the extension showing kitchen, pantry, dining, living and alfresco

Attic floor plan showing the guest bedroom reached by stairs

Building section showing a house with a habitable over a dining and kitchen

	Project details
Site	84 Atkinson Street, Queanbeyan East NSW 2620 Block size 741m²
Areas	Existing house 112m² New ground floor 73m² New upper floor 23m²
Build	Constructed by John Blake Construction Certifiers HBC Building Certification Commenced in January 2024 Completed in March 2025