Award-winning contemporary house in a pretty rural village for sale for first time ever
Beautifully designed to feel immersed in nature featuring a floating lounge over a river
Some homes are so incredible they take your breath away as soon as you approach and this contemporary masterpiece is surely one of them. If you can find it hiding within mature trees and woodland foliage you will be completely enchanted.
The five bed, five bath architecturally designed dream home is called Ty Hedfan, meaning ‘hovering house’ in Welsh, is highly site-specific and makes use of topographical constraints to inspire its form as well as ensuring a deep connection with the landscape that cocoons it.
Using natural materials and textures such as local stone and slate and inspired by the design of a traditional Welsh longhouse, the home boasts around 2,400 square feet of space with the emphasis on cascades of light through massive windows which frame the stunning vistas of its rural location combined with internal views through spaces to glimpses of other rooms, ensuring everywhere you look there’s something to see that will captivate you.
It’s not a surprise to discover that Ty Hedfan, for sale for the first time since its construction, has won or been shortlisted for numerous design and architecture awards during its lifetime. The house won a Royal Institute of British Architects award in 2011 and went on to be shortlisted for the prestigious Manser Medal for best new house .
The much-loved house was designed by Featherstone Young, who have built a reputation for creating buildings that have unique and distinctive qualities that respond both to the immediate surroundings, their clients’ ethos and that of the people who use them.
For their work on Ty Hedfan, the firm won a RIBA Award and was nominated for the Stephen Lawrence Prize for best building under £1m, was featured on the BBC’s Culture Show for the Stirling Prize awards night programme and is now featured as a case study of best practice on the Design Commission for Wales website.
The unique house sits into its landscape perfectly, with the cantilevered living room wing suspended over the River Ysgir one of its instant standout moments, coupled with a lower ground floor of three bedrooms that nestle into the slope, partially hidden and boasting huge glass doors out to a peaceful terrace.
The grounds around the house have been landscaped to form a harmonious equilibrium between the architecture and its surroundings including decked terraces that hug the house. The broader surrounding gardens have been designed to feel naturalistic in their setting, with lawns bordered by mature specimen trees and including about 60 metres of river frontage. A series of raised beds lie to one side of the house, providing plenty of opportunity for self-sufficient gardening plus there’s parking and a private driveway.
Ty Hedfan is found tucked away of a small country lane in Powys north of Brecon and close to the border of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park offering an abundance of days outdoor experiences to enjoy and lifelong memories to make, but it will always feel special coming home to this stunning, award-winning home.
Multi award-winning and short listed for the prestigious Manser Medal in 2011, Ty Hedfan is a masterful exercise in light and materials, a five bedroom home with beautifully light lateral living space cantilevering elegantly over the River Ysgir.
Ty Hefan is the work of the acclaimed architectural practice Featherstone Young and comes to market for the first time since its inception. Taking its cue from the traditional Welsh long house form, Ty Hedfan – meaning ‘hovering house’ in Welsh – is highly site-specific and makes use of topographical constraints to inspire its form
The architectural design is a triumphant response to its secluded location in the Welsh countryside, with the glorious Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, one of the UK’s most magnificent landscapes, just a short drive away.
Every angle of the house captivates with a collection of natural materials and views of angles and corners and enticing glimpses of what is waiting to enthral you inside.
A magnificent home demands a magnificent front door and entrance, and they don’t get much more memorable than this glass drenched, tripled height welcome.
The impressive design and features begin as soon as you step inside Ty Hedfan, greeted by a floating staircase that brings nature inspired tones to complement and elevate the selection of natural materials and textures chosen. In total control of their palette, the architects demonstrate an intentional approach to materials, carefully selected for both longevity and visual appeal.
Distinctive in its elevation, the profile is characterised by two distinct wings, totalling approximately 2,400 sq ft. On entering, a series of exceptional living spaces unfold, cleverly conceived on an angled plan to optimise a sublime quality of light while connecting visually to the spectacular backdrop.
Areas for eating and relaxing are loosely delineated to provide versatility and an easy flow, with a suspended fireplace forming a natural focal point in cooler months.
Open-plan living spaces and an elevated courtyard are set with an impressive double-height glass-walled spur, suspended with dramatic effect above the water’s edge. Full-height glass walls draw in a spectacular light across the cantilevered living room, capturing a leafy snapshot of the treetops and views directly down to the river.
The kitchen is defined by clean lines of bespoke cabinetry, with appliances neatly integrated and solid timber flooring runs throughout, adding a tactile materiality underfoot.
The kitchen is defined by clean lines of bespoke cabinetry, with appliances neatly integrated and solid timber flooring runs throughout, adding a tactile materiality underfoot.
The kitchen is defined by clean lines of bespoke cabinetry, with appliances neatly integrated and solid timber flooring runs throughout, adding a tactile materiality underfoot.
Being on the lower ground floor has the wonderful advantage of being able to open the substantial glass doors directly out onto the garden terrace – perfect for a peaceful morning coffee or a late night drink enjoyed under a starry sky.
Being on the lower ground floor has the wonderful advantage of being able to open the substantial glass doors directly out onto the garden terrace – perfect for a peaceful morning coffee or a late night drink enjoyed under a starry sky.
Being on the lower ground floor has the wonderful advantage of being able to open the substantial glass doors directly out onto the garden terrace – perfect for a peaceful morning coffee or a late night drink enjoyed under a starry sky.
Source: WalesOnline
Autor: Joanne Ridout
Photos: The Modern House, London