Rear Dormer Loft Conversion with Luxury Ensuite in Bickley, BR1

A beautifully finished loft conversion in Bickley, BR1, creating a welcoming bedroom retreat with a luxurious ensuite bathroom. This rear dormer conversion makes thoughtful use of the roof space, combining practical additional accommodation with carefully considered interiors, natural light and useful storage.

The bedroom pairs soft pink tones with fitted wardrobes and a large anthracite-framed window, creating a calm, comfortable setting with elevated views over the surrounding neighbourhood.

Alongside it, the ensuite brings together rich green tiles, warm timber and brass fittings, with a freestanding bath and separate shower adding a sense of everyday luxury.

Creating a New Bedroom Suite

The project involved removing the existing loft and old water tanks to make way for a rear dormer conversion with a bedroom and separate ensuite.

The bedroom’s soft pink walls, fitted wardrobes and large anthracite-framed window create a calm, comfortable space with elevated views over the surrounding neighbourhood. Storage makes use of the available space, while the layout gives the bedroom and bathroom their own distinct areas.

A Bathroom with Character

The ensuite pairs rich green wall tiles with warm pink tones, brass fittings and a timber vanity. A freestanding bath sits beneath the sloping ceiling, complemented by a separate shower enclosure and contemporary sanitaryware.

Roof windows bring daylight into the room, highlighting the colours and finishes while making the most of the roof’s character. The result is a bathroom that feels both practical for everyday use and inviting at the end of the day.

Connecting the Loft to the Existing Home

A new single-winder staircase was designed to suit the existing landing, creating a natural connection between the new accommodation and the floors below.

Dark balustrades, a timber handrail and a statement stair runner give the approach a distinctive character. Matching skirting and architraves help the new space sit comfortably within the house, with eaves access providing additional storage.

Project Scope

The specification covered:

Architectural plans and submission to Building Control, with Party Wall arrangements where required.
Rear dormer construction with a slate finish, a new flat roof, and an overhaul of the existing roof.
New fascia and guttering to the front roof.
Three VELUX UK04 top-hung roof windows, an anthracite bedroom window and a tall landing window.
New ensuite partitioning and 22mm water-resistant interlocking flooring.
A pine single-winder staircase, new fire doors, an ensuite sliding door and eaves storage doors.
First and second fix plumbing, radiator installation and ensuite fitting.
Electrical installation, smoke detection, extractor ventilation, sockets and lighting.
Plastering to the new loft space, first-floor ceiling and landing.

The specified programme allowed 12 weeks through to final Building Control sign-off.

The Finished Space

This Bickley loft conversion brings together a comfortable bedroom, a distinctive ensuite and practical storage in a thoughtfully arranged new floor.

From the daylight and elevated views to the green tiles, brass details and statement staircase, the finished interiors give the space a character of its own while maintaining a connection to the rest of the home.