The Hill House, Winchester Property, Hampshire Home, Southern England Residence, Building Design
The Hill House in Winchester
Hampshire Residential Development, South East England, UK – design by AR Design Studio
5 Dec 2016
The Hill House in Winchester
Architect: AR Design Studio
Location: Winchester, Hampshire, England

The Hill House sits in an area of Winchester that has a hidden and secluded feel yet somewhat paradoxically, has some of the greatest views in the city.

Built in the late 70s, the five bed house was recently bought by the current owners from an elderly lady who had not changed the property since its construction. The existing layout was dark, outdated and denied the occupants an appreciation of the stunning views of which the house commands.
The client?s approached AR Design Studio with a simple brief; increase the area of the living spaces, allow as much natural light in to the house as possible and maximise the views out.

Externally, the now linear nature of the house is highly apparent. At the rear, an elongated insertion frames the new aspect of the house. At the front, one now enters the home via a new double height box which has created a visibly welcoming and clear entrance. Both of these new features are clad in fibre cement, defining the property with a bold and contemporary character.

The house, split across three levels, has the bedrooms and bathrooms located on both the lower and upper floors. One arrives on a split level land...