The accommodation comprises four bedrooms and three bathrooms arranged to maximise flexibility and ease of use. Clever planning and the use of Jack-and-Jill bathroom arrangements allow all four bedrooms to function as en-suite rooms while requiring only three bathrooms.
A ground-floor bedroom provides adaptable accommodation suitable for guests, a home office or an additional living room.
The generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living area forms the social heart of the home.
Triple-glazed windows throughout flood the interior with natural light while contributing to excellent thermal performance.
The house achieves an A-rated EPC score of 93.
Timber-frame construction is paired with an external wall insulation system and thin-coat render finish. This approach significantly reduces thermal bridging and delivers excellent levels of insulation throughout the building envelope.
The highly insulated fabric reduces energy demand and ensures year-round comfort for occupants.
The structural and construction strategy was carefully tailored to suit the developer’s joinery-led contracting business. With off-site timber-frame construction and EWI reducing the reliance on wet trades and accelerates the build programme.
Structural steel requirements were minimised, utilising only a single beam and two small portal frames to support the balcony and provide lateral stability.
The roof structure employs a central girder truss supported on timber studs, with mono-trusses spanning to either side for maximum efficiency.
The simplified structural arrangement reduces costs while maintaining generous internal volumes and large window openings.
Criggie Barnhouse demonstrates how thoughtful evolution of a proven house type can deliver greater flexibility, stronger connections to the landscape and outstanding energy performance. Combining efficient construction methods with carefully planned accommodation, the design creates a spacious and adaptable family home that maximises the potential of its rural setting while achieving exceptional standards of comfort and sustainability.
