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Castle Cove Houses on Portland Harbour
Waterfront Property in Dorset, England, UK ? design by AR Design Studio
18 Sep 2017
Castle Cove Residences overlooking Portland Harbour
Architects: AR Design Studio
Location: Portland Harbour, Dorset, Southern England
Castle Cove Houses on Portland Harbour
AR Design Studio is delighted to announce the recent planning approval of its latest project, Castle Cove.

Situated on the Jurrasic Coast, the three house development sits above the public beach Castle Cove, overlooking the Portland Harbour. The area is famous for its sailing and watersports, hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing events in 2012. These ideal views are enjoyed throughout Weymouth, however on the site of Castle Cove, these have come at a price.
The site constraints include a Site of Special Scientific Interest and World Heritage Site in the lower section, as well as land instability, which is common along this area of the coast. The condition of the site is deceiving; the steep slope is untouched by development, with the existing ground condition hidden under hedgerow.

The public footpath leading down to Castle Cove beach has already been victim to this instability, the remaining path now a dirt track for those who choose to access the beach at their own risk.

The client, C&L Developments came to AR Design Studio in February 2016 with a brief to improve upon the extant pla...