Builder meets exacting challenges of hillside property
DERBY-BASED housebuilder Casamia Homes has finished building its latest property – a bespoke hillside home in Hazlewood near Duffield.
The 3600 sq ft property (right) was designed by local architect Matthew Montague and features three creative storeys – maximising living space and capturing breathtaking views across the Ecclesbourne valley.
George Tyler, land and sales director at Casamia Homes, said: “We are thrilled with how Gateway House has turned out. We spent a lot of time discussing with our client their aspirations and requirements, and it was extremely important to us to create something special and different – whilst ultimately being a usable house that they could call home.”
The property features a basement bar and party room, open-plan kitchen/ diner, dual aspect lounge with a striking fireplace, three en-suite bedrooms with a vaulted master, open-plan dressing room, double garage, sun terrace and a sunken courtyard to the rear.
To make the house as energy efficient as possible, Casamia Homes installed a PV solar system as well as underfloor heating which runs off an air source heat pump.
Matthew Montague said: “It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to design this very individual home for an informed client in a stunning countryside location. The design was specifically tailored to maximise natural daylight and take in the stunning views across the valley - whilst presenting a more formal and measured approach from the roadside.
“Casamia Homes approached the project with diligence and professionalism on what was a very challenging site which faced a series of physical constraints. No stone was left unturned in order to achieve an exceptional standard of finish. I am delighted with the finished result, and I know the new owner is equally delighted.”
Dan Taylor, construction director at Casamia Homes, said: “Whilst one-off builds aren’t our primary offering, it highlights our team’s abilities.”