- new country house on 12 hectares of farmland
- modern contemporary design approach but classical in spirit
- re-interpreted principles of traditional country house estate design
- outstanding rural views over open limestone meadows up to the house sheltered by native woodland
- re-cycled rainwater creates new pools, rills and streams and native wetland
- formal and informal gardens and outdoor rooms on terraces
- axial lines in the design reflect the surrounding landscape
- use of local materials and the lightest touch on the land surface
- management plan prepared aiming for sustainable self-sufficiency
Illustration by Adrian James Architects
