Why You Should Invest In An Orangery

It’s never been harder to clamber onto that next step of the housing ladder which is why so many local householders are choosing to extend their current property. A record number of home extensions have been installed in the North East over the past years and they’re not all conservatories as orangeries are very popular too.

It’s called an orangery as initially orangeries were utilised for growing orange trees. Advances in design and technology led to an evolving of its purpose and soon the orangery became an extended living space for those in pursuit of an added home setting.

Predominantly built from brickwork, your typical orangery will be covered by a Lantern Roof and contain solid columns and pilasters. The inside of the design can be thoroughly accessorised with additions such as spotlights for the perimeter ceiling.

We know of very few people who don’t fall for an orangery they instant they see one, but if you need reasons to buy one, we can offer plenty of them.

1. Elegance inside and out

Orangeries are classy looking structures on the inside and the outside. The brickwork is a key ingredient externally as it helps to blend an orangery into various types of properties and makes it look as though it is an original feature, not an add-on.

2. Selling-point

Just as it’s difficult to buy a new home nowadays, it’s also difficult to sell a home. You will be in with a better chance of securing a sale when you can state that you have an orangery on the property description. The orangery will also improve the resale valuation of the house.

3. Multi-purpose venue

Enter into an orangery at various houses and the likelihood is that they’ll be used differently. This shows you how flexible you can be with this form of home extension. Suggested uses include:

• Lounge
• Dining area
• Office
• Playroom
• Home gym

4. Possible automatic compliance with planning laws

If the orangery you propose building is a “Permitted Development“, you are entitled to proceed with the installation without having to obtain planning permission first. An orangery enjoys Permitted Development Rights when it meets these guidelines:

• The orangery must not exceed or cover in excess of 50% of the size of the house
• Should not exceed 4 metres in height
• Should not include any Verandas, Balconies or Elevated Platforms
• Should not be more than half the width of the house
• Should not have eaves higher than 3 metres if within 2 metres of a structure boundary

Take a look at Pennine’s project gallery for example orangeries

If you’re still in two minds deciding if an orangery is worth your money, we urge you to view our Projects Gallery page where we showcase some of the best orangeries we’ve installed locally. You’ll love what you see.