Downhill Cottage is one of two lodge buildings situated at the entrance to Downhill Farm in Boldon, South Tyneside, positioned on the edge of Downhill Lane with views over open countryside on the edge of the settlement.

The development seeks to position a new single storey garage to the rear of the property at the western edge boundary wall, as well as creating a single storey pitched roof extension immediately to the southern gable of the property.

Internally the spaces are arranged to maximize functionality of the ground floor accommodation. The existing kitchen has been relocated to the current lounge area which permits a free-flowing open plan kitchen and snug area, providing greater flexibility within the kitchen to include adequate dining facilities, whilst addressing the the southern aspect of the site and frames views out the garden and terrace.