" The home ’ s location was chosen for its stunning views and yet is cleverly designed to shield those views on the approach to the house ."
DOORS , WINDOWS & FITTINGS
“ The planners encouraged us to build something modern . They were keen to show what a modern house on an exposed site in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty could look like and are delighted with the results .
“ I think we ’ ve demonstrated that a countryside setting can inspire something more progressive than a traditional gingerbread cottage .”
The home ’ s location was chosen for its stunning views and yet is cleverly designed to shield those views on the approach to the house .
“ Although the main idea behind the design is the view , I was keen that people enter the house without having seen it at all . Then , as they walk through the ground floor the breathtaking views are suddenly revealed . It works very effectively because the view really is spectacular ,” explains Stephen .
The large Schüco lift-and-slide doors ensure there are views from every room , including views through the house to the outside in every direction .
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