A new contemporary four bedroom house in rural Berkhamsted, on the edge of the Chilterns National Landscape.
The brief
Our clients asked for a substantial contemporary family home, elegant in its architecture but practical to live in every day.
The design
The house is arranged around a striking double-height entrance hall, which gives a real sense of arrival and draws the eye straight through to the garden. From there, the formal and informal rooms flow into one another, with a generous open kitchen, dining and living space that works for everyday family life as well as for entertaining.
Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms are arranged for privacy and comfort, including a principal suite with views over the garden. Throughout the house, the rooms are planned around daylight, simple, clean lines and a strong connection to the surroundings.
The garden
The house sits in a large landscaped garden that extends the living space outdoors. An outdoor swimming pool is placed to catch the sun, with terraces alongside for relaxing and entertaining, and the garden is designed to suit the architecture of the house.
