Natural Selection
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Great Britain and Ireland: not the first islands that come to mind when we think of indoor-outdoor living. That said, you’ll be hard pushed to find a nation more willing to take on the elements for a bracing hike or dog walk. As a new generation of architects put the environment at the heart of their projects, weaving buildings into the natural surroundings and crafting furnishings from organic materials, this month we showcase homes that embrace the living world.
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Bohème
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Stawley, Devon
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Sleeping up to 20, this farmhouse-style retreat has many guises; family home, health sanctuary and corporate venue, but the main draw has to be the eco credentials. There’s a heated spring-fed indoor pool, biomass heating, solar panels and a charger for anyone arriving by electric car.
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Kilnwood
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Wells, Somerset
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Tucked into the rolling Mendip Hills, Kilnwood oozes organic charm. Restored from a life of labour into a luxury family home, natural materials such as terracotta tiles and aged wooden beams played an important role in the sensitive renovation of this luxe country house retreat.
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Skyros
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Schull, Co Cork
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This modern masterpiece is a sleek contribution to West Cork's Star Wars-famous scenery. Clad in Irish Kilkenny Limestone, inside is a minimalist haven of poured concrete and floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking Roaringwater Bay and the Mizen Peninsula.
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Montana
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Lyme Regis, Dorset
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There's no end to Montana's eco credentials, which only adds to its green appeal. The Western Red Cedar façade is interspersed with large windows and glass-walled shower rooms looking out over the valley of firs, whilst the interior holds a beautiful Nordic simplicity.
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Coming soon...
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Settled in the heart of rural Devon where the promise of adventure abounds, the simple exterior of this historic farmhouse (said to have hosted Oliver Cromwell) conceals the rare richness within. Turn the key to unveil ornate plaster ceilings, elegant panelled walls, roll tops, open fires and five sumptuous bedrooms, all set within 30 acres of one of Devon’s most exquisite private homes.
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