Interior view of an attic space with sloped ceiling, skylights, wooden flooring, a small gray shelving unit, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
Modern kitchen with black cabinetry, a large central island with a brown countertop, white walls, and three windows above the sink. Exposed wooden beams on the ceiling and light-colored tiled flooring.
Interior of a modern home with a wooden balcony, stone accent wall, wood stove on a stone hearth, and beige tiled flooring.
Modern bathroom with white marble floor, a freestanding bathtub, a small wall-mounted sink, a toilet, and a window. The room has a skylight, wooden door, and a partial glass-enclosed shower area with black metal framing and greenish-blue brick wall a

A Farmhouse for the Chilterns

Stone, oak and barn‑like forms crafted for a working landscape in Brightwell Baldwin

Set within the Chiltersn National Landscape in Oxfordshire, this new farmhouse is conceived as a contemporary rural home that feels deeply connected to its surroundings. The building is grounded in locally sourced stone, softened with considered oak detailing that brings warmth and tactility to the architecture.

Inside, vaulted ceilings create a generous sense of volume, allowing light to move through the house in a way that emphasises its rural setting. A mezzanine sits within this height, offering elevated views across the main living spaces and out to the Oxfordshire countryside beyond.

A barn‑like wing extends from the main house, echoing the agricultural forms that define the local landscape. Its proportions and materiality were carefully balanced to feel authentic rather than nostalgic, giving the farmhouse a clear identity without resorting to pastiche.

Securing planning permission required demonstrating a genuine functional need for a new farmhouse in this protected landscape. Through clear justification, sensitive design, and alignment with local policy, the proposal was approved as a building that supports the working countryside while enhancing its character.

A large house with brick and wooden siding, multiple gabled roofs with red tiles, and large glass sliding doors, surrounded by a green lawn and a patio with outdoor furniture.