WINNER BEST CONVERSION & READER’S CHOICE

Sponsored by LOCATION HerefordARCHITECT Loyn + Co ArchitectsPROJECT ConversionBUILD COST £3,850/m² A reservoir building near the village of Clifford in Hereford was decommissioned around 1970. Shortly thereafter, a man fell in love with the hill in which it sat and bought it — with the aim of finding a new life for the lovely vaulted building neatly tucked into the picturesque landscape. He passed that dream onto his granddaughter Rosa, gifting her family the land and the reservoir. To increase the space, a second wing was carved into the landscape, an earth shelter beneath a green roof which curves around to form a courtyard with the reservoir. “We have touched the earth as little as possible,” says the architect. “And we have created a warm, sustainable home with stunning views…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2025

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