Waterside Home - Mylor

Our clients came to us with a small, dated, house on the creek-front at Mylor, and an idea for a replacement property that could be used for their holidays and as a rental. It was an interesting site, full of potential, with a water frontage, but complicated by a public right of way adjacent, and neighbouring properties with potential to overlook the house.

We therefore took considerable time to model the views from all angles (inside and out), to ensure the residents’ privacy. Several of the windows are fitted with wooden louvres, precisely angled to allow in the light and make the most of the views, without allowing passers-by to see into the property. The interior is bright and airy, with an abundance of light from the windows and roof light, so there is no sense that there is a compromise made.

The building itself is created with two off-set box structures, one aligned to the waterway, and the other to the road. With hung slate, and wood cladding respectively, these reflect the neighbouring properties’ shapes and finishes, along with the pitched roof and practical, un-fussy feel. This ‘contemporary vernacular’ uses the best of traditional materials paired with current construction techniques to achieve a high-performance, modern dwelling, that still sits comfortably in the rural Cornish landscape. The interior is similarly styled, with clean, crisp lines, and the simple detailing to create a welcoming home.

Photography by Hugh Hastings

Drone Photography by Bad Wolf Horizon

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