Traditionally Styled New Build

This new build was constructed on an exceptionally sensitive plot, positioned between a listed building and a historic church. The location demanded far more than a standard design response; it required a building that could deliver modern comfort while demonstrating a precise understanding of its historic neighbours. Every proportion, material choice and elevation was considered to ensure the new home sat quietly within the heritage streetscape — contemporary in function, but disciplined, respectful and rooted in the architectural language of its surroundings.

The house was built from the ground up using locally appropriate limestone, paired with a traditionally detailed brick extension that anchors the building into its surroundings. The material palette was chosen not just for appearance, but for its compatibility with the neighbouring historic structures — limestone for its mass and permanence, brick for its warmth and traditional detailing. Together with disciplined proportions and restrained architectural lines, the building reads as something that belongs: a structure rooted in place, shaped by its context rather than competing with it.

The interior was conceived and designed in parallel with the architecture, allowing every space, level and junction to be resolved from the outset. Because the layout, joinery and finishes were developed alongside the building itself, the internal environment feels coherent and intentional — rooms flow naturally, sightlines align, and the material choices reinforce the calm, grounded character of the exterior. Nothing is retrofitted or improvised; the interior is an extension of the architecture, not an afterthought.

One of the defining features of the project is the garden. Once a Mediterranean‑inspired space with mature planting, terraced levels and small pockets of character, it became a major influence on the overall design. Rather than overwrite that established atmosphere, the new home was shaped to work with it — preserving its charm, strengthening its structure and creating a series of outdoor spaces that respond to different uses, views and moments throughout the day. The relationship between house and garden feels deliberate and calm, with the architecture framing the landscape rather than competing with it.