• The sunken wine cellar in the garden
room was positioned to mirror circular
landscape shapes, making it a design
feature and a practical element
• A cinema room was created within a
renovated section of the ground floor
• Newly landscaped garden (carried out
by a landscape architect)
• Internal balcony areas leading from the
bedrooms were created as a clever way
to get around the planning restrictions
on the property, which prohibited a
more traditional external balcony
• The second-storey aspect of the build
was a double-gable extension that
created a stunning master suite and an
additional bedroom. Both spaces have
vaulted ceilings and exposed glulam
ridge beams that form the interiors
ABOUT CLEAR ARCHITECTS
Clear Architects is a boutique architectural
practice based in Loughton, Essex. It
specialises in high-end design architectural
projects for budgets from £350,000 to
£20million and operates across residential
and commercial builds. Clear Architects has
been Highly Commended by The Sunday
Times British Home Awards, The RICS
Awards, and Grand Designs Live. Melanie
Clear is a media commentator for trade,
regional and national media.
www.cleararchitects.co.uk
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