the landscaping and finishes to be complete, the actual home itself has now been fully finished.


CONSTRUCTION & LAYOUT


The home has been constructed using 00 mm x 00 mm standard concrete blocks, which have formed distinctive white-rendered boxes that seamlessly stack together. This design effectively distinguishes between the upper and lower levels, where the upper box’ extends further outward, resulting in a cantilevered section that envelops the house. The distinctive architectural design leads to a configuration where the upper level boasts a larger square footage compared to the ground oor. An abundance of variously-sied double-glaed windows and sliding doors offer extensive views of the nearby fields and trees. “We’re so surprised with the amaing views that we’ve got from the upstairs,” says Julie. “very window provides the most amaing views, which we never expected!”


iven their family make-up, with two daughters aged 21 and 1, ensuring a functional living space was paramount. Upstairs, four bedrooms, each with its own ensuite, cater to the family’s needs. “The girls already love it as they have their own bathroom as well as built-in furniture!” says Julie. One of the upstairs rooms is the spacious master bedroom, complete with


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a built-in dressing area. The home’s location also offers significant advantages for their daughters. “reviously, our home was on a little country lane with no nearby amenities. ow, the girls can walk into Sunningdale,” explains Julie. Downstairs, the expansive super roomkitchen serves as the social hub of the home, ideal for entertaining and cooking, according to Julie. This oor also accommodates an additional lounge, a generously sied utility room, and a restroom.


Another crucial consideration for the couple was sound insulation. They wanted the concrete oors to extend to the upstairs to prevent noise transmission. Julie explains, “In our previous wooden house, we could hear the girls returning home after an evening out. ow, you can’t hear anything!” Underneath the concrete, underoor heating heats the various rooms, adding to the comfortability of the home. ven the staircase, which bears Michael’s distinctive design touch, is constructed from concrete and, according to Julie, “it works really well.”


INTERIOR DESIGN CHALLENGE When it came to interior design, finding a balance between Julie’s desire for maximalist luxury and Michael’s preference for minimalist simplicity presented a challenge. Julie’s company


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CONTACTS/ SUPPLIERS


ARCHITECT Ascot Design www.ascotdesign.com


KITCHEN LEICHT www.leicht.com


BATHROOMS Premier Klasse www.premiereklasse.co.uk


DEVELOPER \ CONTRACTOR Green Dawn George Harrington-Ward


WINDOWS HomeHub www.homehubgroup.co.uk


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