Contemporary Properties

Built in the 1870s as a lifeguard station by the Marquis of Ailsa on the perimeter of the beach, The Boathouse has since been modernised and extended to provide a unique four bedroom dwelling.

By Holly Kirkwood Published 17 May 12

The Somerset village of Bathford is a perfect setting for this contemporary property, open plan with terraces and gardens just three miles from Bath itself

By Holly Kirkwood Published 15 May 12

Opting for a modern country house, the quad biker takes pride in the power of his machine, but he may be headed for a fall

By Country Life Published 28 April 12

This contemporary property has views out to sea and across to the Isle of Arran, plus a Jacuzzi and a Nordic Sauna

By Holly Kirkwood Published 3 April 12

Best and final offers are invited by April 3 for a four acre plot in the South Downs National Park with planning permission for a contemporary ‘eco' house

By Holly Kirkwood Published 19 March 12

This superb Scottish Highlands plot has spectacular views over Loch Tay and consent for an outstanding contemporary property

By Holly Kirkwood Published 1 March 12

An old building material, the many advantages of lime mean it can also be used on more modern stone houses as well

By Country Life Published 9 December 11

This elegant modern country house sits in wonderful mature parkland just on the outskirts of Lechlade in Gloucestershire

By Holly Kirkwood Published 5 December 11

Christmas wreaths in a variety of traditional and contemporary designs to decorate the front doors and windows

By Arabella Youens Published 31 October 11

A modern country house on the shores of Loch Assynt offers spectacular Highland views, and comes with an eco log cabin

By Holly Kirkwood Published 25 July 11

New properties in the south east are a must, and a few developers are working with local communities to ensure they build what communities need

By Country Life Published 20 May 11

This immaculate barn conversion blends the traditional and the contemporary in an exceptional rural setting near Padstow in Cornwall

By Holly Kirkwood Published 31 March 11

This contemporary ski chalet just outside the popular French town of Megeve provides a luxurious base in winter or summer

By Holly Kirkwood Published 30 December 10

This stone-built modern country house sits in an elevated position with uninterrupted views out over the fells in Derbyshire

By Holly Kirkwood Published 12 November 10

Mark and his family are enjoying settling in to the new house

By Country Life Published 11 November 10

This fantastic modern country house is perfect for family life and sits on the outskirts of a lovely Shropshire village

By Holly Kirkwood Published 14 September 10

This modern family house has state-of-the-art interiors and views of the River Thames just moments from the centre of Henley

By Holly Kirkwood Published 19 August 10

New build country houses can be easier to run and tend to be equipped for modern family needs

By Arabella Youens Published 16 July 10

This extraordinary house which is unique in design for the Gard area of France has just come to the market

By Arabella Youens Published 12 July 10