Design Buy Build Issue 34 2018 | Page 69

“ 12 High Trees Road is extraordinary by any new build standards . Conceived and built to exceptional specification throughout .”
Expect A Grand Entrance
Open the substantive double front doors and you are greeted by an eye-catching oak staircase with a sweeping handcarved bannister that urges would-be owners to the upper floors , as your eyes are drawn to glazed panelling through the house and out towards the rear gardens .
Whilst the build is a traditional concrete construction , and therefore reassuringly robust , its high-ceiling rooms ooze contemporary style that ’ s both timeless and entirely tasteful . Meticulously planned and space-optimised by awardwinning interior architects Ensoul and furnished and dressed by Alexander James Interiors , 12 High Trees Road is a master class in opulence , interior magnificence and subtlety that does not detract from the substantial living space .
The carefully selected porcelain-tiled , engineered wood and carpeted floors , colour palettes and wall coverings , fixtures and soft furnishings perfectly complement and harmonise with the layout and scheme of each room . Internal painted solid-core wood doors with polished chrome ironmongery literally seduce you into each room .
On the ground level , two main reception rooms , a downstairs cloakroom and charming drawing room , adorned with a stone fireplace , give-way to an impressively proportioned air-conditioned kitchen / dining room that literally takes your breath away . Its sizeable feature island suggests this spectacular room is destined to act as the heart of this appetising family residence .
The appeal of the kitchen is not restricted to its visual qualities either . Contemporary cooking and utility equipment by Fisher & Paykel , Míele and Bora deliver supreme functionality to make family dining and entertainment pleasurable in every way .
A Masterpiece of Interior Design
Venture up the feature staircase and generously proportioned first-floor rooms provide the perfect environment for privacy , intimacy and personal space that all the family will appreciate .
The fully air conditioned Master Suite is spacious and luxuriously plush . A sparkle of romance is promised in the form a Juliet balcony and a substantial private terrace , which reveals the property ’ s extensive rear gardens and Constableesque views over the Weald towards the South Downs and surrounding landscapes . Ensuite facilities furnished with designer sanitary-ware , vanity units and fittings ensure spa-style luxury at home and serve as a personal retreat , whilst each bedroom and bathroom provides ample storage and wardrobes , with a dressing area in the Master-Suite to prepare for business , social or private eventualities .
Venture up to the second floor to discover a capacious airconditioned attic-style games room and an ideally appointed Guest Suite / Sixth bedroom . These rooms are ideal for younger members of the family to study , enjoy downtime , play games or entertain friends . This floor also provides secure and secluded stowage for the property ’ s technology ‘ brain ’, where the Wi-Fi , audio , lighting , security and heating hub is installed .
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