Yew Tree Cottage

Nestled on a steeply-sloping site in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, our clients sought improved living accommodation, replacing an ill-conceived rear extension and conservatory.

Our design response was this contemporary cantilevered extension providing open plan kitchen, living and dining space with fabulous views across the woodland garden and into the forest tree canopy beyond.

Although unashamedly contemporary, the proposal was designed to fall within permitted development rights and a certificate of lawfulness was granted by Wealden District Council.

Addressing the site access constraints and steep gradients, the highly-insulated timber framed extension sits on a cantilevered steel floor grillage as a cost-effective solution whilst also providing the unique vantage point over the garden below.