Hertfordshire House

  • Self build Private

  • Green belt

  • Low Carbon

Modern two-story black timber-clad house featuring glass balconies and large windows.
Modern two-story black timber-clad house featuring glass balconies and large windows.
Modern minimalist kitchen with a black island, white cabinets, and large sliding glass doors.
Modern minimalist kitchen with a black island, white cabinets, and large sliding glass doors.

Nestled in the picturesque green belt of Hertfordshire, we proudly designed a bespoke luxury home that harmoniously integrates with the natural landscape. Working with the contours of the land, we carefully set the residence into the hillside, creating a seamless connection between the interior and the stunning surroundings.

Upon entering the home through an bespoke oversized pivot entrance door, visitors are welcomed into a spacious area that unfolds to reveal breathtaking views across the valley. These views are elegantly framed by a naturally finished oak-lined balcony, enhancing the sense of openness and tranquility.

This property showcases a commitment to sustainability, incorporating the latest technologies to achieve a carbon-neutral status.

The meticulous attention to detail throughout the home really sets it apart. Features such as flush doors, clean shadow gap skirting, and bespoke lighting work together to create a sleek and refined interior.

Additionally, by employing modern construction methods like Insulated Concrete Form (ICF), we successfully reduced construction time while maintaining exceptional quality.

Modern white interior featuring a large rectangular skylight and sliding glass doors with a countryside view.
Modern white interior featuring a large rectangular skylight and sliding glass doors with a countryside view.
Modern black timber clad house with illuminated glass balconies and large windows at dusk.
Modern black timber clad house with illuminated glass balconies and large windows at dusk.

GAVIN WEBSTER

" I am now in the process of starting a fifth project with HF Architecture albeit a feasibility study at this stage. I would never have had the confidence to attempt the second project or in fact any of these latter projects had it not been excellent work of Colette and Paul I cannot recommend them enough. "

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HF Architecture Ltd is a friendly, design led RIBA and CIAT Chartered Practice based in Southampton. We offer design services to private and commercial clients both locally and across the South of England. Our portfolio includes a wide range of projects, ranging from private home extensions and bespoke dwellings to larger residential developments and educational sector projects.

Email : studio@home-design.co.uk