CHICHESTER
LUXURY ECO RETREAT
This new build house sits on a 1.5 acre site, falling within the context of both a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Being close to and enhancing this naturally beautiful landscape was at the core of the projects principles.
The main home is formed of two parts; a two storey component anchors into the ground with a flint plinth whilst its smaller single storey sister hovers over a newly constructed Natural Swimming Pond
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The two parts of the building are connected by a glass link which floats over water, this further detaches the single storey part of the building accentuating its uniquely intimate relationship with the site’s waterscape and nature.
In the middle of the house is a dramatic triple height space over the dining area with floating balconies on the First and Second Floors which take advantage of the views created by the double height glazing. This space also assists with solar gains and passive ventilation.
To compliment the building, and to further anchor the home into its environment, we carefully designed the landscaping to ensure the ecology of the site would thrive.
This home is highly energy efficient; firstly calling on intelligent passive strategies and then using renewables such as a GSHP (Ground Source Heat Pump), PV (Photovoltaics), Water Harvesting & Recycling and Thermally High Performing Materials will be used. The resulting house will be close to net zero carbon.
Other features of this approved application are a Pool Cabin, Art Studio, Garage, Tennis Court, Outdoor Dining, Hot Tub and a Wildlife/Sculpture Trail.
The project won the very prestigious Residential Award in the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2022. It has also been featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs, and in various prestigious publications including The Sunday Times, Country Homes & Interiors and Modern Rustic.