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Garguston Farm Muir of Ord

A new build farmhouse for a young family in the Black Isle, Ross-shire.

The house is situated on a gently sloping south facing site on a raised beach with panoramic views of the Beauly Firth to the south, mountains to the west, complete with a stream forming the eastern boundary of the site.

The brief , to create a modern Scottish farmhouse reminiscent of the traditional style, but opening up to the south making the most of the views and sunlight.

Planned as a 'T' shape the north entrance facade is broken by a turret style stair defining the main entrance to the house, with a glimpse through the pend to one of two courtyards, to the east a functional space for vehicles and rear access to the house and to the west a private external family space.

Project duration: 9 months with completion due in December 2007.

Construction cost: circa £350,000

Contractor: self build

Client: Private clients

Year: 2009