A once-derelict barn on Factory Lane has been transformed into a landmark private residence: a fully bespoke seven-bedroom home created around the customer’s brief from day one. Sitting in its own grounds and approached via a private driveway, the house is conceived as a modern country residence, with a clear emphasis on space, amenity and long-term comfort rather than simply footprint.
The new building is arranged over three floors and served by a lift, so every level is easily accessed and feels connected. The ground floor sets the tone with a formal entrance and reception space, a dedicated lounge and a series of open-plan living areas that centre around the main kitchen. A secondary kitchen and supporting spaces keep the day-to-day running of the house discreet, while the three-car garage is integrated into the overall design so vehicles, storage and services all sit neatly within the envelope of the home.
Lifestyle and leisure formed a major part of the brief. A full gym and wellness suite, including steam and sauna facilities, are designed to feel like a private spa rather than an afterthought. Elsewhere, a dedicated entertainment room with bar, snooker area and generous seating provides a clear focus for hosting, complemented by a separate cinema room, two offices and a studio space that can flex to suit changing needs over time. The bedroom accommodation is laid out as a series of well-proportioned suites with ample bathrooms and dressing areas, giving the house the feel of a private retreat rather than a conventional family home.
Throughout, the specification is set at a consistently high level. A comprehensive home-automation system controls lighting, heating, security and audio-visual equipment, while the building fabric and services have been designed for both performance and comfort. Internally, a calm palette of materials, bespoke joinery and carefully considered lighting ties the different spaces together; externally, hard and soft landscaping, terraces and garden structures anchor the house into its setting and make full use of the plot.
This project is the result of a close, clear brief and a genuinely collaborative process with the customer, with every key space and facility shaped around how they wanted to live. The finished home delivers on that ambition, standing as a one-of-a-kind property on Factory Lane and a benchmark for the level at which Benthom operates.
