New Build House – The Glass House
This bespoke one-and-a-half storey home offers a striking example of modern design tailored to both lifestyle and setting. With a floor area of 375m², the house is designed around clean lines and minimalist interior finishes, complemented by a refined material palette of smooth white render, natural timber cladding, grey-framed windows and doors, and a natural slate roof — creating a crisp, contemporary aesthetic with strong visual contrast.
The layout is centred around generous open-plan living, with a spacious kitchen, dining, and lounge area at its heart. A standout feature is the offset glass cube sunroom — angled to project outward and draw in natural light while visually anchoring the home in its rural context. Additional spaces include five bedrooms, a games room, cinema room, and snug, each designed with both comfort and flexibility in mind.
For a car-enthusiast client, the home includes a detached triple garage with glazed doors, topped by a self-contained one-bedroom studio apartment — ideal for guests or multi-generational living. A glass-fronted gallery along the front of the house takes full advantage of the site’s outlook, offering panoramic views of the Union Canal and the surrounding countryside.
New Build House – West Calder
Set within an acre of private grounds, this one-and-a-half storey bespoke home is designed to make the most of its rural surroundings while offering generous, light-filled living spaces. The layout is thoughtfully arranged around a large open-plan kitchen and dining space, featuring expansive bi-fold doors that open onto the garden — creating a seamless connection between inside and out. A double-sided fireplace links this space to the vaulted lounge, which boasts dramatic double-height glazing to the south-facing gable, framing panoramic views of the countryside beyond.
At the heart of the home, a striking double-height entrance hall welcomes you in, with a glazed walkway on the first floor that provides both architectural impact and visual connection across the home. The house offers five well-appointed bedrooms, including a first-floor family room perfectly positioned to take in garden and landscape views. Additional living spaces include a cosy snug and a connected double garage, enhancing both comfort and practicality.
Blending thoughtful design with a strong sense of place, this home delivers contemporary rural living with volume, light, and landscape at its core
New Build House – Linlithgow
This substantial one-and-a-half storey home, extending over 450m², combines traditional architectural character with modern family living. Nestled in a rural setting with long views to the Union Canal and surrounding countryside, the exterior features natural stone, off-white roughcast, Chartwell green windows and doors, and a natural slate roof — creating a timeless and refined aesthetic.
Inside, a generous entrance hallway sets the tone, leading to a first-floor seating area that opens onto a balcony — the perfect place to enjoy sweeping views across the landscape. At the heart of the ground floor is an impressive 100m² open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge space, complete with a large central fireplace for warmth and atmosphere. A separate family room with bi-fold doors connects directly to the garden, offering flexibility for everyday living and entertaining.
The first floor includes five spacious bedrooms, each with its own en-suite. The luxurious master suite features double his-and-hers dressing rooms and access to a private balcony overlooking the generous garden and countryside beyond.
To the rear of the site, a detached treble garage provides ample space for vehicles and storage, with a self-contained one-bedroom apartment above — ideal for guests or extended family.
New Build House – West Calder
Set within an acre of countryside, this one-and-three-quarter storey bespoke home has been designed to deliver modern family living with a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. Generous in both scale and layout, the home offers a considered mix of open-plan and private spaces, all carefully oriented to make the most of natural light and rural views.
The ground floor features a spacious kitchen, dining area, and sunroom — with the sunroom forming a glazed link to the garden. Framed with sliding glass doors and capped by a striking roof lantern, this space is designed for year-round enjoyment. A separate lounge with a feature fireplace and expansive glazing creates a bright, relaxing retreat, while a dedicated family room with a built-in snug offers cosy, flexible living.
Upstairs, a glazed reading nook at the top of the stair landing forms a quiet moment within the home — with full-height glazing and a glass roof offering uninterrupted views of the expansive garden and countryside beyond. The first floor includes four en-suite bedrooms, with the master suite standing out for its impressive vaulted ceiling and sense of volume.
Externally, the property includes a detached four-car garage with a self-contained two-bedroom apartment above — ideal for guests, extended family, or multi-generational living.
This home blends practical family living with architectural flair, making full use of its generous rural setting..
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