A Timber‑Clad Extension Opening a Home to the Derbyshire Landscape

On the outskirts of Ashbourne, this home sits on a sloping site with sweeping views across the Derbyshire countryside. The new timber‑clad extension is shaped around those views, opening the house to the landscape and creating a stronger connection between everyday family life and the outdoors.

The extension stretches across the rear of the property, forming generous kitchen, dining and living spaces that look out over the garden and beyond. A sun terrace steps out from the new rooms, positioned to frame the rolling fields and changing light. The timber cladding brings warmth and texture, helping the new addition settle naturally into its rural setting.

By working with the contours of the site, the design makes the most of both the elevation and the outlook, turning what was once a simple rear façade into a place to gather, cook, relax and enjoy the surrounding countryside.