Grianan, Blairforge

Located at the end of a hamlet a dwelling formed with emphasis on views of the rolling hills, large, open and airy internal spaces and a contemporary style provides a beautiful home to live in.

Living locally to the site, our Client was eager to make the most of the views afforded to the area, as were we, the living wing has been orientated to the outlook towards the hills. This orientation also has a larger function in that it demarks/ bookends the end of the hamlet. A combined double height lounge, dining and kitchen space is formed within the living wing. Along with the views, the space is also comfortably lit by roof windows with access to the external through large sliding doors, the stove on the gable wall heats the space alongside the underfloor heating throughout the home. Accessed from a spacious entrance hall immediately to the South of the large living space the public and private areas of the house split here. The spine hallway leads to bedrooms and the southern wing. The orientation of the Southern wing has been formed to firstly reinforce the bookend, lead one to the entrance of the house and also provide the master bedroom with views of the rolling hills to the North. It also adds interest and depth to the building overall. The double height master suite is a beautiful space with large expanses of glazing to the hills and access to the private terrace. It boasts a dressing area and spacious en suite. Externally, materials have been chosen that are sensitive to the area. Contemporary roughcast, stone, slate and grey metal, doors and windows allow the dwelling to successfully blend in with the hamlet successfully.

A well considered home, sensitively sited and designed to blend in quietly with its context.