View of the rear of a traditional cotswold stone house with a contemporary extension and lake at dusk

Cotswolds Retreat

A beautiful Cotswolds stone home reconnected to its landscape

This project was about more than just remodelling a house, but how to connect a house to its landscape.

Attracted by its idyllic setting, the owners purchased this property with a view to create a long-term home in the Cotswolds with a contemporary design. However, the existing H-shaped cotswold stone house didn’t take advantage of its unique location. Our proposals added a contemporary extension to the house, infilling the centre of the H, to create a living room and master bedroom with full height glazing providing stunning views to the surrounding landscaped gardens.

View of the living room painted Hague blue, with bespoke dark oak joinery and corner sofa and blue velvet chairs by Poliform

iew of the Hague blue living room with white corner sofa by Poliform and contemporary minimal sliding doors with views and access to the garden

The owners had impeccable taste in furniture and the design of the house provides a minimalist backdrop for their collection of beautifully-crafted pieces. The lounge features a large glazed wall with views and access to the grounds, the walls are painted dark blue which provides a contrast with the contemporary furniture and gives intimacy to the space.

View of the dining room looking through to the lounge and hall featuring with cotswold stone walls, oval dining room table and statement fireplace clad in distressed glass.

A minimal corner window in the dining room provides a framed view towards the lake, with the boathouse and racing gallops in the distance.