The Beeches in Keston Park, an Arts and Crafts home restored and extended for contemporary family life.

Entrance with a brick archway, black door, and a large window on a white wall, with a potted shrub outside.
A white two-story house with black window frames, an arched brick entrance, and a brown roof, surrounded by greenery including a large tree, bushes, and tall trees, with a lawn and paved driveway in the front.
Modern white house with large glass windows and a patio, surrounded by a well-manicured lawn and trees, under a clear sky.

At The Beeches in Keston Park, we restored the character of a modest Arts and Crafts house rather than demolishing it, adding contemporary extensions to create more generous living spaces and stronger connections to the garden.

A new high-performance thermal envelope improves comfort and energy efficiency, while traditional lime render preserves the home’s original character and heritage.

Modern house with black and white exterior, large glass windows, potted plants, and outdoor seating area with steps leading up to a patio.
Modern backyard with a swimming pool, well-manicured grass, tall cypress trees, shrubs, and a contemporary house with large glass doors.
Modern kitchen with white island counter, black cabinetry, marble countertop, open shelving with food jars, and large window with greenery outside.

Inside, old and new spaces are unified by a shared palette of dark wood and painted finishes, so the transition between them feels considered rather than abrupt. At the rear, patinated copper cladding distinguishes the new extensions, their modern detailing deliberately sympathetic to the original architecture, forming larger rooms with expansive openings that link indoors and out.

The result is a home that honours its Arts and Crafts roots while meeting the demands of contemporary family life, a balanced conversation between preservation and progression.

View of a modern staircase with dark wooden steps leading to an outdoor patio area with decorative pillows and greenery.
Modern hallway with black and white walls, dark hardwood floors, abstract paintings, and a potted plant near a mirror.
Modern dining area with large window view of a landscaped backyard, including trees and bushes, inside a minimalist home with black stair railing and black door frame.

Interview & House Tour The Luxury Home Show, 2024

Completed 2016 
Photography by Joshua Heasman, Ryan Wicks & The Modern House

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