Ash Tree House
Ash Tree House
Completed 2022
This new-build four bedroom family home sits in a secluded site behind a row of large Victorian houses in the shade of a large Ash Tree.
Situated in a conservation in north London, the design of the house was informed by the steeply sloping site. The house is approached between two existing Victorian houses along a long driveway. On approach the house appears to be single storey, and is clad in vertical dark stained timber with veiled windows.
Upon entering, the two storey space reveals itself through a descending double height staircase top lit by a dramatic long rooflight giving views to the large ash tree. The entrance storey houses the bedrooms, with the master bedroom opening on to a terrace beneath the Ash tree, with external stairs connecting it to the courtyard below.
The generous and open plan lower ground is nestled into the bank of the sloping site on one side, and opens up to a large private courtyard on the other. Substantial sliding glazing to the open plan kitchen dining and living room space open to create a seamless connection to the courtyard for summer entertaining. A large glass roof over the kitchen area offers additional light and a view of the Ash tree above. A dual aspect study faces the courtyard on one side, and a Japanese-style rock garden on the other.
The two main roofs of the building are green roofs, promoting biodiversity and improving the neighbour's outlook.