Holmwood Farm, is an adaption of an existing 1980’s rural property – re worked to create a contemporary family home.

The site is positioned in a rural setting within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, set within several acres of land, the property has fantastic views down the valley towards the natural landscape.

The brief was to adapt the run down 1980’s red brick chalet bungalow and to create a contemporary home for family living, providing open plan and flexible spaces which connect to the landscape and outside spaces. The clients also had a background in landscape design works so had a vison to re design the gardens to create a better link with the new house and the views beyond with landscaped areas around the house, including a new natural swimming pool.

In re using the existing structure, it enabled a much more cost efficient, and sustainable option to adapt the property. The new scheme combines a large solar array, heat pumps and natural ventilation with newly installed insulation wrapped behind the re clad elevations, resulting in lower long term running costs and carbon footprint.

The external walls are clad in charred natural timber, with the roof faced in standing seam natural zinc. A polished concrete floor was laid throughout to provide thermal mass, slowly releasing heat output in the window acting as a heat store, whilst remaining cool in the summer. New large scale flat roof dormers have been added to the existing roof which create generous bedroom spaces and provides fantastic views of the countryside.

The master bedroom is at ground floor level, with double height space, mezzanine with en suite and dressing room tucked away under. The master opens up to the garden and frames a view in the recessed glazed gable, providing shade and shelter, as well as access to the polished concrete terrace and pool area

Team:
Architect: NOMMA studio
Photo credits: Richard Chivers