When it came to the palette of the home, some original materials such as the white rendered walls were retained, while new concrete and timber elements were added, and the roof tiles were replaced with black fibre cement slates. All building work was carried out by Kieran Walsh Construction.
“A bespoke Accoya timber front door marks the point of entry, while a new pergola structure to the front helps establish a clearer sense of frontage that the original house lacked. Internally, washed European oak, black stone, and black metalwork were selected as natural, hard-wearing materials that will age well over time and deepen in character through use.”
For Jamie, the success of this project lies in the simplicity of the design. “Small but precise design moves made a disproportionate difference to how the house is experienced,” he explains. “Clearing the space on entry creates a key moment in the home, immediately amplifying the sense of the house sitting between town and countryside. Placing a window to focus on the line of trees leading toward the well acts almost like a camera lens, drawing the landscape into everyday life. But the real success is hearing from the clients that the house has genuinely improved how they live – that it makes coming together as a family richer, and daily life feel more grounded and connected.”
Photography Peter Molloy