The Hill House
The Hill House sits in an area
of Winchester that has a hidden
and secluded feel yet somewhat
paradoxically, has some of the greatest
views in the city.Built in the late
70s, the five bed house was recently
bought by the current owners from an
elderly lady who had not changed the
property since its construction. The
existing layout was dark, outdated and
denied the occupants an appreciation
of the stunning views of which the
house commands.
The client’s approached AR Design
Studio with a simple brief; increase
the area of the living spaces, allow as
much natural light in to the house as
possible and maximise the views out.
Externally, the now linear nature of
the house is highly apparent. At the
rear, an elongated insertion frames the
new aspect of the house. At the front,
one now enters the home via a new
double height box which has created a
visibly welcoming and clear entrance.
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Both of these new features are clad
in fibre cement, defining the property
with a bold and contemporary
character.
The house, split across three levels,
has the bedrooms and bathrooms
located on both the lower and upper
floors.
One arrives on a split level landing
and is met with snippets of the
stunning views that make the location
so special.