The house has a simple rectangular form and adopts an upside-down layout, with the main living areas enjoying feature windows to soak in the light and optimise on the views out to the Dornoch Firth.   

The sharp external finishes of zinc roofing and black cladding contrast with the light interiors and exposed oak trusses, made in Tain by the Contractor, Marcus Ubych, Ace Highland Joinery & Construction Ltd.  

Being within Tain’s  Conservation Area, the principle of a house in this location was at first a concern to the local authority and not one that they could immediately support. Through working with the Planning Officers and the Historic Environment Team, this contemporary addition to the landscape was not only supported but received positive comments within the permission. 

‘The proposed design is well considered and in terms of materials and finishes (particularly the intention to finish the timber cladding with a dark recessive colour) will integrate itself well into the existing site and tree cover without appearing overly ostentatious, thereby not significantly detracting from the existing rural approach into the Conservation Area.’  

Alongside the design and sensitive choice of materials, the skill and attention to detail by Marcus and his team brought this house to fruition. They worked closely with our client to achieve this highly finished home.  

Main Contractor: Ace Highland Joinery & Construction Ltd 

Photography thanks to @evareids 

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 This family home, recently completed, has outstanding views out through the double-height living space. The house is laid out to allow a mix of open plan social space with volume to connect with quieter more intimate sitting areas and bedrooms.  

A covered carport provides direct access to the utility room giving protection from the weather. Above the utility room is a sitting area accessing a mezzanine overlooking the main living room. Two-bedroom wings project on either side of the main living space and also incorporate a covered patio area.  

Heating and hot water is provided through an air source heat pump, mechanical heat recovery and solar panels ensuring high levels of energy efficiencies and comfort throughout.  

The finishes are a mix of traditional white render alongside timber cladding and metal sheet roofing.   

Main Contractor: G&R Sutherland Ltd, Brora

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Since the autumn the scaffolding has been removed to reveal the cladding which is mostly complete. This is contrasted by the smooth render looking crisp in the spring sun.

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The windows are blue aluminium clad units with contrasting red doors. The roof finish is a profiled sheet roof which is looking very sharp. The external wall finishes will be a mix of rendered blockwork and timber cladding.

A view through the main public rooms, at a high level, can be seen from the window above the carport. This room will provide views east to the seaward side and west to the Struie.

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The zinc roof is now complete, and the scaffold removed to reveal the timber cladding and feature windows which will provide views to the Dornoch Firth to the north. The contractor has also taken some aerial photos showing the house sitting within the site. Look closely and the exposed oak trusses can be spotted behind the large glazed feature window.

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Located just outside Dornoch it has westward views back into the town and over Struie. The external finishes are a contemporary mix of timber cladding and smooth render to the walls alongside a profiled metal sheet roof.

Behind the feature glazed gable is double-height open plan kitchen, dining, living room with upper floor mezzanine space providing an intimate retreat.

We look forward to sharing the construction progress with you as it develops.

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The house is wind and watertight with the roof ready for the zinc finish. The windows and doors are aluminium clad timber units from Rationel and are looking amazing alongside the black vertical cladding. A continuous black cill at the upper floor level provides a great break for the cladding boards and the detailing has been carried out extremely well.

Looking forward to the big reveal when the scaffolding comes down.

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