The new extension creates a generous informal lounge and home entertainment area, as well as further wellbeing facilities including a gym, steam room, pool and spa. All will be connected via glazed doors onto a newly formed sunken courtyard.

The whole extension finish floor level is set down by approximately 1m, to ensure that the new addition is as low-lying as possible and therefore not risk competing with the form of the main house, but also emphasises the threshold of stepping down into a new contemporary wing of the house.

A simple palette of materials has been chosen to compliment the existing house and it’s historic agricultural setting. Many of the original village buildings are charactrised by steep gable roof pitches and use of Cotswold Stone.

The new extension looks to put a contemporary twist on this, with the principal material being traditional hand laid stone. This is accentuated with a high-quality and sleek glazing system that maximises views and daylight, as well as reflecting the changing seasons of the stunning landscape.

The majority of the extension is a flat sedum roof, yet, to be in keeping with the agricultural feel, does incorporate a significant pitched roof element. This is articulated just over the pool area, which not only celebrates the spa hall, but it also calms the massing down, so as not to clash with the form of the main house. This also allows more natural light to penetrate into the courtyard and brings the scale well away from the neighbouring property.