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Egbury. Nestled beyond a wooded boundary in rural Hampshire, this contemporary sustainable home embraces the steeply sloping site with a design that steps gently down the landscape. By Hawkes Architecture Ltd.

Paragraph 84 (Para 84)

Egbury

We’re working on a Paragraph 84 house separated from a settlement in Hampshire by a woodland block but unanimously qualified as an isolated location.

Design in harmony with the woodland edge

Tucked away beyond a wooded boundary in rural Hampshire, this Paragraph 84 home is a key example of contemporary, sustainable, living. Surrounded by mature trees that offer natural privacy, the site’s steeply sloping topography has shaped the design of the home itself. The building gently steps down with the landscape, creating a low-impact profile that works with the land rather than against it. This carefully considered approach blends sustainable architecture with a deep respect for the surrounding environment.

Nestled within the trees

Nestled between trees on a steeply sloping field, the site offers a sense of seclusion while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. Views into the site are limited, with mature planting and trees along Egbury Road providing natural screening, preserving privacy and a sense of enclosure. The most significant view is to the south-east, where the landscape opens up across rolling fields toward a distant treeline and the historic Roman road—framed elegantly by boundary vegetation. Elsewhere, outward views are softened and filtered by dense planting, reinforcing the site’s immersive woodland edge character.

Atmosphere and environment

Inside, the home unfolds with the natural slope of the land, creating a stepped plan that reveals a series of open, light-filled spaces. At the heart of the layout are generous living areas with high ceilings and expansive glazing that invites daylight deep into the home. Surrounded by woodland, the interior feels calm and secluded, with a strong sense of connection to nature. While most views are nestled within the trees, the design also opens up to the south-east, framing wide, elevated views across the landscape, bringing moments of openness.

Architectural Drawings

Floor Plan

Egbury. Nestled beyond a wooded boundary in rural Hampshire, this contemporary sustainable home embraces the steeply sloping site with a design that steps gently down the landscape. By Hawkes Architecture Ltd.

Elevation

A view of the south-west facade

Section

Providing a glimpse into the home

Material Sequence

The chosen material palette draws inspiration from the local vernacular, grounding the design in its rural context.


Referenced in the diagrams below, blue indicates retained flint boundary walls, while red highlights traditional brick walls with framed openings—both key elements of the area’s architectural language. The roof design features stepping planes that break down the building’s massing, while carefully considered façade details add depth, texture, and a contemporary edge to this locally rooted material expression.

We're working on a new Paragraph 84 isolated house separated by a woodland block from a settlement in Hampshire
Egbury. Nestled beyond a wooded boundary in rural Hampshire, this contemporary sustainable home embraces the steeply sloping site with a design that steps gently down the landscape. By Hawkes Architecture Ltd.
Egbury. Nestled beyond a wooded boundary in rural Hampshire, this contemporary sustainable home embraces the steeply sloping site with a design that steps gently down the landscape. By Hawkes Architecture Ltd.
Egbury. Nestled beyond a wooded boundary in rural Hampshire, this contemporary sustainable home embraces the steeply sloping site with a design that steps gently down the landscape. By Hawkes Architecture Ltd.
Egbury. Nestled beyond a wooded boundary in rural Hampshire, this contemporary sustainable home embraces the steeply sloping site with a design that steps gently down the landscape. By Hawkes Architecture Ltd.

The chosen material palette draws inspiration from the local vernacular, grounding the design in its rural context.


Referenced in the diagrams below, blue indicates retained flint boundary walls, while red highlights traditional brick walls with framed openings—both key elements of the area’s architectural language. The roof design features stepping planes that break down the building’s massing, while carefully considered façade details add depth, texture, and a contemporary edge to this locally rooted material expression.