David James Architects & Partners Ltd, an award-winning Architectural firm based in Dorset, has designed this spectacular house nestled amongst the trees.<\/p>\n
The site is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, with fantastic views over the Championship Parkstone Golf course. Mature maritime pine trees and boundary screening ensure that the site feels part of the golf course with optimum privacy. \u00a0Although the site has a number of trees, the sun moves around the site with a variety of areas bathed in light at different times through the day. The design explores a mixture of floor levels, views and settings to maximize the usability of the site, whilst enriching the occupant\u2019s lifestyle.<\/p>\n
The original house was a 1970\u2019s split-level house, with a very tight driveway and accommodation over 2 floors, the architecture was unremarkable with a layout that did not explore the setting or the views on offer. The concept for the remodeling was to create a house that embraced the setting whilst floating above the landscape. The architectural language needed to be crisp and clean, with a layout that flowed for modern living.<\/p>\n
The clients brief called for a dynamic four bedroomed house that would tie the various levels together, with an open plan modern layout interspersed with intimate rooms. The house was to be versatile too; possibly a party house, a family home or an ideal retirement house for the couple that wanted something quite exceptional.\u00a0 Due to the sloping nature of the site, on arrival the house appears to be a two-storey dwelling.\u00a0 The natural fall in the topography allows the design to cascade down the slope and evolve into a three story dwelling, featuring in \/ out living to the large rear terrace.<\/p>\n
The final design integrates the three levels. On arrival the large entrance hall spills into the formal lounge and study, which overlook the double volume space. Two separate staircases lead either to the top floor master suite and bedrooms or down into the double volume living space and kitchen. The house revolves around this magnificent double volume living space, which has a two-storey wall of glass facing the garden and golf course.<\/p>\n
Externally it was important to create a landscaped garden, from which one could enjoy the fantastic views over the golf course, whilst retaining ones sense of seclusion. Facilities were needed for multiple vehicles, with a private drive and electrically operated gates, with audio\/visual door entry system.\u00a0 Whilst being a contemporary design, the external finishes of basalt stone, Grespania wood effect ceramic cladding, and charcoal grey metal, complement the natural, sylvan setting.<\/p>\n
The house has been finished to the highest standards, creating a luxurious, private retreat, with bespoke interior architecture and state of the art intelligent home technology and climate control.\u00a0 La Serena epitomises modern, luxury living, in a stunning, unique setting.<\/p>\n
La Serena has been the winner of several industry awards since it\u2019s completion.\u00a0 Recently, at the International Property Awards 2018-19 La Serena won the award of \u2018Best Architecture Single Residence UK\u2019, having also won the award of \u2018Best Architecture Residence South West England\u2019 at the UK Property Awards.\u00a0 La Serena was also shortlisted at the 2018 International Design & Architecture Awards, for the Residential \u00a32.5- 5 million (property by value) Award, and was also Highly Commended as Single Unit Development of the Year, for developers Belhaven Homes, at the Premier Guarantee Awards 2017.<\/p>\n
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