The Eyrie
The Eyrie is a new-build replacement dwelling, carefully composed to sit within its landscape while opening up to expansive views and a rich, family-focused way of living.
The architecture is arranged as a series of interlocking volumes, balancing traditional forms with contemporary interventions. A refined palette of natural materials - stone, timber and slate anchors the building within its setting, while areas of vertical timber cladding and generous glazing introduce a lighter, more expressive language.
Project Type: Replacement New-Build Dwelling
Status: Planning
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2 (incl. master suite) with provision for 2 additional.
Living Spaces: Expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and living spaces with snug, playroom and study, all connected to terraces and garden.
Key Features: Cantilevered bedroom volumes in charred timber, double-height entrance with internal void, ‘secret’ dens to children’s rooms, full-height glazing, strong front-to-rear visual axis, layered internal spaces and seamless indoor–outdoor living.
Materials: Natural stone, charred timber cladding, vertical timber boarding, slate roofing and large-format glazing.
Sustainability: Air Source Heat Pump, fabric-first approach, MVHR, solar integration.
At ground floor, the plan is structured around openness and flow. A sequence of generous living spaces, kitchen, dining and lounge unfold toward the garden, with large openings and terraces creating a seamless transition between inside and out. More intimate spaces, including a snug and playroom, provide moments of retreat, while a highly functional back-of-house arrangement: boot room, utility, dog room and ‘dirty’ entrance supports everyday rural life.
To the rear, a series of striking cantilevered volumes project out over cotswold drystone walling, creating a powerful dialogue between architecture and landscape. These elements are expressed in charred timber, giving them a distinct identity; dark, tactile and sculptural, contrasting with the more grounded material of the stone base.
Light is a defining driver of the design. Rooflights and full-height glazing draw daylight deep into the plan, while carefully framed vistas extend outward across the surrounding countryside. Circulation spaces are treated as moments of connection, rather than simply routes through the house.
Upstairs, bedrooms are arranged around a central void overlooking the entrance, reinforcing a sense of vertical openness. The principal suite enjoys elevated views and a strong connection to the landscape, while the children’s rooms incorporate ‘secret’ dens - playful, tucked-away spaces embedded within the architecture, designed to spark imagination and a sense of ownership .
A second phase introduces a dedicated workshop, providing a base for the client’s carpentry and joinery business. Conceived as a simple, robust form with generous volume and daylight, it complements the main house in both materiality and spirit, celebrating craft and the relationship between living and making .
The Eyrie is a home shaped around light, landscape and family life, where bold architectural gestures are balanced with warmth, craft and moments of delight.
