Aerial view of a stone house with a black tile roof, attached to a smaller outbuilding with a similar roof, surrounded by a paved driveway and a garden area, with greenery and trees in the background.
A two-story stone house with white window frames and a grey roof, viewed from a grassy field with orange and purple flowers, under a clear blue sky.
A stone house with a sloped roof and multiple windows, set in a field of orange and purple flowers, with a separate garage and a wooden gate to the side.

MAD Architects were entrusted with the project following the client's acquisition of an old existing property, marking the beginning of an ambitious redevelopment journey.

Stone house with multiple windows, a white door, a small attached structure, a wooden gate, and a garden with orange and purple flowers in the foreground.

Project Details:

Location: Dronfield, North East Derbyshire

Status: Complete

Scope: New Build House

A large stone house with black roof and white windows, a detached garage with white doors, and landscaped yard with purple bushes, hanging flower basket, and trees in the background.
A black and white photo of a two-story stone house with large bay windows on the ground and first floors, a white front door, and a small detached garage in the background, with a stone wall and wooden fence in the foreground.
A two-story stone house with a slate roof and white framed windows, accompanied by a separate stone garage building, both surrounded by a stone wall fence and small flower bed.
A stone house with a gray roof, a garage with white doors, a courtyard, colorful poppies and other flowers, a vintage streetlamp, and a clear blue sky.

MAD architects knock-down rebuild project. Overlooking the Peak District, near Dronfield, Derbyshire.

MAD Architects were entrusted with the project following the client's acquisition of an existing property, marking the beginning of an ambitious redevelopment journey.

Our client, a long-time resident in the area, sought to stay rooted in familiar surroundings but faced the challenge of a traditional house that no longer suited her needs due to growing mobility concerns.

The complexity of the site, positioned outside the Dronfield settlement boundary and within the green belt, imposed significant limitations on redevelopment possibilities. Additionally, the proximity to the Dronfield conservation area demanded a careful and considerate approach in our proposals.

Undeterred by these challenges, MAD Architects embarked on a transformative journey. The existing stone building, incongruous with its surroundings and burdened by an impractical internal layout, was reimagined into a beautifully designed, three-bedroom stone cottage. The result is not merely a dwelling but a harmonious integration into the local landscape, carefully maximising solar gains and panoramic views of the surrounding fields.

Our innovative approach extends to the interior, where a well-thought-out layout, including an open-plan kitchen and dining area, ensures a seamless and functional living space. Moreover, the design allows for future adaptability, with the ground floor poised for easy conversion into a bedroom and wet room if needed.

Aerial view of a modern stone house with a tiled dark blue roof, front patio, and a small detached outbuilding in a rural area, overlooking a road with parked cars.
A stone house with a garage and a paved driveway in a rural area, surrounded by a fenced backyard and greenery.

Completing the property at the end of 2019 is a testament to MAD Architects' commitment to overcoming challenges, delivering beyond expectations, and transforming a vision into a stunning reality.

The success of our vision was affirmed when the initial planning proposal faced resistance from North East Derbyshire but ultimately triumphed on appeal.

A stone house with a grey tiled roof, four white-framed windows on the upper floor, and a sliding glass door on the ground floor, surrounded by a green field with orange and purple wildflowers under a blue sky.

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