Greystones
‘Greystones’ is an innovative and sensitively designed house in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Yorkshire. It replaces a run-down house, providing a house for the 21 st Century with energy efficient design and reduced water run-off systems. Its design takes advantage of the sloping levels on the site to create a stepped house that connects with the upper and lower gardens and with the outstanding views available.
Planning approval was given for extensions to the original house and then for replacement of this larger house with a new, more efficient house. The design took inspiration from local Yorkshire vernacular forms, using the long-narrow form of barns to create the central core of the building. The lower wings of the house were designed as a counterpoint with green turf roofs which allowed the upper levels of the house to enjoy views over them to the surrounding gardens and countryside.
Local materials such as Harrogate stone and slate roofing were employed alongside timber cladding and aluminium windows and doors to create a house that reflects its setting whilst providing contemporary elements.
Internally, the house has a contemporary, minimalist design whilst the large windows and double-height space in the living room provide drama and a visual and practical connection to nature.
