The Garden House - awarded 5 stars – UK Property Awards (architecture) 2014-2015

"The Garden House" has recently been Awarded 5 STARS for "The Best Architecture Single Residence In Northern Ireland And The Uk". By The UK Property Awards Architecture 2014 - 2015. 
 
This 6000 sq ft contemporary design bespoke home is set within a prime 3-acre protected plot in the centre of an Area of Townscape Character. The house is located centrally in an existing mature garden. Extensive areas of glazing blur the line between floor finish and lawn. Its long horizontal lines with overhanging flat roofs suit the open feel of this flat, green site.
 
The wall finishes are smooth, off-white render, natural local stone and horizontal-boarded Ipe timber (pronounced ee-pay - a sustainable Brazilian wood). The windows are sliding aluminium, framed with Ipe timber located against stone or render. Seamless glazing is employed to open corners.
 
Internally the focal point is a double-height dining hall with a curving feature staircase. All rooms look out to either the formal garden off the kitchen, ideally positioned for morning sun; or to the main terrace/pool area, which opens out to the extensive lawned gardens.
 
All bedrooms have en-suites/dressing rooms, and covered balconies. Other accommodation within the house includes a study, cinema room, double carport, triple garage, sunroom, lounge, as well as kitchen/dining/living space with extensive storage, plant and utility spaces.