24 Chapel Place
The transformation of 24 Chapel Place, Ramsgate, updates a single-storey Arts and Crafts-style home with a combination of heritage preservation and modern functionality.
The project includes a rear extension, replacement garage, and various home improvements to enhance aesthetics and functionality. The new extension, set between the original rear wings, features a distinctive black zinc conical roof, blending contemporary design with the existing structure. A reconfigured bedroom now serves as an open-plan sitting room, maximizing natural light through full-height glazing, a roof light, and sliding glass doors leading to a terrace and pergola. The replacement garage, built with traditional materials, provides vehicle storage and hobby space while preserving key sightlines, including views of St. George’s Church. Sustainable upgrades include upcycling original timber windows with double-glazed casement inserts and adding roof insulation while replacing the covering, modernizing the home while respecting its character. Located in the Ramsgate Conservation Area, the design balances modern living with historical sensitivity, maintaining the home’s elevations and using durable, high-quality materials. Approved under delegated powers without objections, the project enhances comfort and practicality while preserving the home’s original charm.
Data
- Begun: Oct 2022
- Completed: Mar 2024
- Floor area: 90m2
- Sector: Arts and culture
- Total cost: £250,000
- Funding: Private
- Procurement: JCT Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design 2016
- Address: 24 Chapel Place, Ramsgate, Kent , CT11 9SB, United Kingdom
Professional Team 
- Architect: Jeremy King Architects
- Client: Private
- Structural engineer: Ling Engineering Consulting Engineers Limited
- QS: AP Construction Consultants Limited
- Main contractor: P.A. Hollingworth & Co. Limited
Suppliers
- Roofing: Southeast Zinc Roofing Limited
- Roofing: Complete Roofing Contractors Limited