Renall Cottage Renovation

Project Specifications

Build Type: Renovation

Year Completed: 2025

Project Duration: 6 Months

Testimonial

We are absolutely delighted with the renovation of our Renall Street home. Wright Brothers Building understood what we wanted to achieve and worked with us throughout the project to bring it all together. The workmanship and attention to detail were excellent, and the finished home has retained its character while giving us the beautiful, functional spaces we wanted. We couldn’t be happier with the result and would happily recommend the Wright Brothers Building team.

– Victorine Joiner

A Thoughtfully Renovated Character Home

Project Overview

Wright Brothers Building Ltd was engaged to undertake a comprehensive renovation of a character cottage on Renall Street, Masterton. The objective was to modernise the home while preserving its original charm and heritage features. The project involved significant upgrades to the kitchen, living areas, bedrooms, and bathroom, transforming an ageing property into a warm and functional family home.

Obstacles Solved

A unique aspect of the project was that no architect or draughtsperson was engaged to redesign the home. Instead, the new layout and design solutions were developed collaboratively between the builder and the client. This required careful planning and practical problem-solving to maximise functionality while retaining the character of the cottage.

A significant challenge was the removal of the original coal range and brick chimney structure. More than 1,000 bricks were manually removed from inside the home, along with the cast-iron coal range itself, which required a six-person team to safely dismantle and remove due to its weight and restricted access.

The project also required close coordination between multiple trades to ensure all aspects of the renovation were completed efficiently and to a high standard while maintaining the home’s character features.

Solution Delivered

The renovation included a complete redesign of the internal living spaces, creating a new open-plan kitchen and living area, a walk-in wardrobe, and a new bathroom featuring a tiled walk-in shower and freestanding bath. Extensive interior modernisation was carried out throughout the home while preserving its original character and charm.

Outcome

The completed renovation transformed a dated cottage into a modern and highly functional family home while retaining the features that made the property unique. Through innovative builder-led design and careful execution, Wright Brothers Building Ltd delivered a home tailored to the client’s lifestyle while respecting the heritage appeal of the property.

Project Specifications

Build Type: Renovation

Year Completed: 2025

Project Duration: 6 Months

Testimonial

We are absolutely delighted with the renovation of our Renall Street home. Wright Brothers Building understood what we wanted to achieve and worked with us throughout the project to bring it all together. The workmanship and attention to detail were excellent, and the finished home has retained its character while giving us the beautiful, functional spaces we wanted. We couldn’t be happier with the result and would happily recommend the Wright Brothers Building team.

– Victorine Joiner

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