THE AVENUE | BRANKSOME CHINE, DORSET

Through a mixture of dark timbers, bricks, porcelain tiles, this home uses curved forms to soften its impact on the wooded surroundings

 

With a mixture of dark timbers, bricks, and porcelain tiles, this home uses curved forms to soften its impact on the wooded surroundings. A strong band on the first floor gives the property a horizontal emphasis, while prominent brickwork elements rise from the ground floor to the roof, unifying the design.

A curved walkway extends from the garage to the front door, creating a distinctive path to the entrance, where high ceilings and a double-height volume with feature lighting and an architectural staircase greet residents and guests. The home boasts 5 bedroom suites including a generous master on the second floor. Living spaces are distributed across the three floors with an open plan living/kitchen/dining to the ground floor, a mezzanine lounge to the first floor, and a cosy snug looking out to the garden from the top floor.