Built in a mix of slate and stone, traditional exterior opens to a contemporary interior. The colours and finishes are in deliberately earthy winter tones. Groundfloor hall, kitchen, snug cum study and large sitting room with a inner grotto garden. Upstairs a bedroom with tucked away shower room.
Replicating the idea from the early cave dwellers who drew images on the walls of their homes this home has an inner courtyard area with a brightly painted mural on two sides depicting a image loosely replicating the environment it sits within.
The front of the property.
The individual and impressive entrance to the home.
Set within a valley of undulating hills the front image of the house seen from the side and view of the roadway that leads tp the property.
The side elevation.
The circle stones were an idea inspired by the neolithic stonehenge monument.
A wonderful almost porthole view of the valley beyond.
The property is built in a style typical of many uk houses found with this remote landscape.
The surrounding terrace garden has a raised central area.
View of the central courtyard area.
The mural image has the appearance of a fabled ancient burial site with its grassy mound and almost fairytale appearance.
First signs of spring with the delicate blossom.
An oriental feel with the planting choices.
The house blends into its moody environment with the slate grays and natural brickwork.
A birds high view from the rafters looking down into the hallway.
A view from the open plan staircase area into the bedroom.
Wintry tones of multi greys are used throughout the hallway and custom artwork has been selected using images of the different building textures used in this home.
View from the hallway into the snug-cum-study.
The triple aspect bedroom has its own sitting area with beautiful views across the valley in one direction and over the muralled courtyard in the other.
A fireplace feature acts as a barrier to the open stairway.
Beautiful objects adorn the coffee table in the sitting area.
Large almost floor to ceiling windows allow plenty of soft natural lighting.
The tucked away shower area.
The kitchen along with the other rooms has natural slate walls and here can be seen the custom built breakfast bar.
Image of Stonehenge that was the partial inspiration for this design.
The beautiful contemporary sitting room has the same dimensions as the bedroom above.
Modern stone pieces of furniture enhance the predominantly white upholstery.
In in the heart of the living room warmth in the form of an open fire replicas how we have heated our homes since the stone age onwards.
Impressive stairs wind their way up to the bedroom.
A peek into the study area from the bottom of the staircase.
Halfway up the stairs.
The snug/office area with view back into the hallway.
Extra warmth with another fireplace and views along the hallway out to the inner courtyard,
Karen, dear,
As previous commentators wrote, I agree - the circles added a special feature to the house!
Looks great!
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1-31
An incredible design with an enormous wealth of materials and textures. I love that wide and open exterior where one must feel like the king of the world.
7-3
thank you dear winnie for such a lovely compliment
2023-3-17
WOW WOW WOW!!! Oh Karen -- I absolutely love this design!! Where do I start?! That staircase is the hero of the whole wonderful house! That living room is stunning, but I have to say - the bathroom and kitchen are some of my all-time favorites that you've ever done! Your finishes are always perfection, and you just excelled with this stone brief. What a beautiful exterior with all of the views through the circles. This is amazing my friend!
2023-3-16
thanks so much Amy
2023-3-14
thanks so much for you complimentxx
2023-3-14
thank you so much Hester
2023-3-14
This impressive design had me wanting for breath and took my words away!! The building was done with so much care and design vision, perfectly fitted into the best environment! Loved all the stone finishes and how it was used to enhance the atmosphere! It was difficult to choose any room above another, but one favorite of me has to be the different circles and how it created special moments while looking through them! Well done my friend!
2023-3-14
Marvellous home with gorgeous interior, colors and the stone elements
2023-3-13
stunning
2023-3-13