Hillside Farm
Avon Tyrrell, New Forest
Hillside Farm is a contemporary new house in the New Forest, that was featured on the TV show Grand Designs. Located on a 50-acre farm site in Avon Tyrrell, this modern home replaces a ramshackle older dwelling, transforming the site with a thoughtful and innovative architectural solution.
The design concept embraces the idea of a small cluster of buildings huddled on a hillside, creating a composition that harmonises with the surrounding New Forest landscape. The final design comprises three connected structures: a spacious ‘barn’ living area, a smaller ‘stable’ bedroom wing, and a 3-storey ‘silo’ housing support spaces. These are linked seamlessly with fully enclosed glass bridges, providing transparency, connectivity, and dramatic views of the landscape.
Featured on Grand Designs, Hillside Farm exemplifies our approach to modern, site-responsive homes in the New Forest. It demonstrates how contemporary architecture can respect the natural environment while providing innovative, light-filled, and functional spaces for modern living.