CONTACTS/ SUPPLIERS


ARCHITECT Simon Boulton at Lilly Lewarne Architects www.lillylewarne.co.uk


BUILDING Ben Ridgwell at Ridgwells Construction www.ridgwells.co.uk


PLUMBING


C&J Plumbing & Heating www.candjplumbing.co.uk


ELECTRICS NSN Electrical www.nsnelectrical.co.uk


GRANITE FABRICATION Tim Marsh Ltd www.stonespecialist.com


The most expensive condition was the requirement that Kathleen remove the top 600 mm of soil across the entire plot


was so huge we had to re-use it on site and integrate it.”


In a build this size, the electrics inevitably become complex, and the variety of lighting fitures was a maor focus of the interior design managed and installed by the “superb” NSN lectrical. athleen specified low-energy LD lights throughout, including a unique lighting system up in the rooine of the aulted spaces upstairs, which is used to illuminate the walls finished in clay plaster. athleen decided against painting or otherwise finishing these walls, preferring the natural colour and texture of the plaster. ts not a at colour says athleen. Light


at different times of the day or night looks very different on the walls, it creates a very natural feeling, making it an extension of the outside landscape and that was important to me. This is a modern build, but I insisted we build with traditional materials.”


Like the building design, when it came to the interiors, Kathleen had her own ideas and planned out every aspect of the interior design on a spreadsheet. The kitchen on the upper oor in this upside-down home is a stand- out feature. With the vaulted ceilings creating a sense of airiness the kitchen fittings are all about convenience, ease of use, and beauty. Working with a company recommended by her builders, Kathleen chose cabinetry that looks like sawn wood, contrasted with a countertop made from Dekton composite stone which


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is attractive and highly functional. The high performance is matched by its carbon-neutral credentials, all of which appealed to Kathleen. The lust-worthy American-style fridge opens with a touch, and the Miele hob on the island has its own ventilation, doing away with the need for an extractor, which can block sightlines. When planning the interiors, Kathleen turned to artwork for inspiration. With most windows giving outstanding coastal and rural views, Kathleen kept much of the decor simple and natural. Downstairs, the bedrooms and ensuites are cosy with different colours and personalities. All of this makes the perfect backdrop for Kathleen’s art collection. A painting by one of Kathleen’s friends, (which is large at 5 ft by 5ft), takes pride of place. “Until now, I’ve not had walls strong enough to hold it,” says Kathleen. Even in the garden, a sculptural elephant roams, freed from his original territory in Hyde Park, central London. “I’ve loved searching out talent and showcasing it,” says Kathleen. “When I travel, I buy artwork, and this house has become a depository.” The garden landscaping also makes the most of the sea views, with terracing, patios and lawns offering a variety of places to relax and take in the sound and sight of the sea. Kathleen is ustifiably proud of what she has achieed with this project.


“This home is beautiful and sympathetic. I used local materials and suppliers, as I believe


mar/apr 2024


STONE MASONS Richard Ives Architectural & Decorative Stonework www.richardives.co.uk


ROOFING arnic Roofing www.marnickroofing.co.uk


KITCHEN Torben Schmid Kitchens www.home-desig.schmidt


BATHROOMS The Bathroom Studio www.bathroomstudio.net


WINDOWS & DOORS Green Circle Bespoke Glazing Ltd www.greencirclewindows.com


FIRE Wendron Stoves www.wendronstoves.co.uk


LANDSCAPING Glenn Humphries Landscaping Ltd


glennhumphrieslandscapingltd.co.uk


CLAY PLASTER Clayworks Ltd www.clay-works.com


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