The Old Studio

Elbourn Architects are currently working to deliver a new-build home on this delightful, generous site. The building will be approached via a walled courtyard drive and look out onto a large and beautiful rear garden sloping down to the river, with uninterrupted views of the Surrey Hills

The project replaces an existing mid century bungalow and outbuildings in poor condition with a new two storey house and detached garage. The Old Studio, whilst not listed, is of historic interest and will be repaired and retained as a separate building. The sensitive site is in a conservation area, located between two substantial listed buildings and borders an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  

Our proposed building has an H shaped plan reminiscent of that often found in small old English Manor houses with brick and rendered walls, gabled clay tiled roofs and dormer windows typical of the character of the local area. The projecting wings of the building and the use of dormer windows break up and articulate the form of the building, thus reducing the appearance of its overall mass. Windows and glazed doors are positioned to make the most of the magnificent views from the building out to the extensive gardens, river and rural landscape.

Architect: Elbourn Architects

Project Value: Undisclosed