Plot 17 - The Secret Garden
A simply designed three bedroom family home that offers a new take on traditional Highland houses and gardens. The large windows and open interiors provide plenty of natural light and increase proximity to the garden and wider landscape – an ideal environment in which a family can lead a modern sustainable lifestyle.
Key facts about this house
Internal floor area
137m2
Bedrooms
3
Public rooms
2
Accommodation:
Ground floor: entrance hall, WC, stairs to the first floor, open plan living dining area with study area, kitchen and utility room.
First floor: Master bedroom with en-suite, bedroom 2 and 3, family bathroom and storage cupboards.
Key design features include:
- Slatted skylight running the full width of the living area, drawing light into the house.
- Living room with large feature slate hearth fireplace with a wood burning stove.
- Study area off living room.
- IKEA fitted kitchen with high quality appliances including built-in coffee maker.
- Scottish larch is used both inside and out to create a warm, natural feel.
- Double height ceilings in living area and first floor accommodation.
- The master bedroom with exposed feature beam, large floor to ceiling windows, two large fitted wardrobes and en suite.
- Second and third bedrooms with mezzanine levels to allow creative use of space.
- Mixture of slate tiles and wooden flooring on ground floor and wooden flooring thoughout first floor.
- Generous garden, accessed via patio doors in the dining area or via french doors in the living area, and featuring raised beds, lawn, patio and seating area.
- Double carport with power supply and belfast sink – an ideal place to store outside machinery, wet/dry outdoor clothing and to clean muddy boots.
Architect: Rural Design Architects
Rural Design is a practice of award winning architects based on the Isle of Skye, working throughout the Highlands of Scotland.
We consciously avoid a prescriptive style, with each project being based upon a rigorous analysis of the client’s requirements, the site and the landscape context.
Our work is characterised by a crisp and contemporary approach, always grounded by an understanding of history and a respect for the environment.
We approach each project with the same guiding view, a unique proposition that requires a unique solution.













