CHESTNUT HOUSE

Located in the historic village of Repton, Chestnut House is a contemporary reimagining of a mid-century home for a young family. Retaining the 1950s front façade to ensure a smooth planning journey, the remainder of the house has been comprehensively rebuilt; a new structure with a fully reconfigured plan, new roof design and an entirely new rear elevation.

The rear elevation is defined by two clean, asymmetric gables that lend the house a striking presence in the landscape. These sculptural forms accommodate generous, full-height windows, framing uninterrupted views across the garden and onto open fields beyond.

Internally, the architectural language is calm and restrained. Pale oak floors run throughout, paired with limewashed walls and crafted joinery. In key spaces, refined materials — honed marble, nickel detailing, and sculptural lighting — provide moments of texture and richness. A bespoke fireplace anchors the living space, complemented by carefully curated pieces including the Chieftain chair by House of Finn Juhl and the Raku Yaki travertine table by Emmanuelle Simon.

The garden has been conceived as a series of formal spaces enclosed by pleached trees and layered evergreen planting. A minimalist swimming pool and sculptural pool house sit quietly within the scheme, creating a private setting for family life and entertaining.

NGA’s role has encompassed the architecture, interiors and landscape, delivering a unified and coherent project from early concept through to detailed design and contractor selection. The project was phased to include an initial demolition and strip-out stage, enabling latent issues to be resolved ahead of the main works.

Throughout, the design prioritises material integrity, simplicity of form and a strong connection to the garden and landscape beyond.