This 430 sqm new build green oak framed house is situated in a semi-rural location just outside Chobham in Surrey. The design and orientation of the house makes the most of the large plot, countryside views and orientation of the sun. The integral oak framed structure of the house enables the timber to be expressed externally as well as internally, bringing a warm, yet contemporary feel to the internal spaces. The house has been designed to sit comfortably within its environment with the second floor bedrooms set within the roof space. This reduces the visual massing of the house externally, whilst giving the opportunity to exploit the exposed timber rafters within the bedroom space. On the ground floor there is a good combination of open plan living and family rooms. There are large glazed wall sections to the informal living areas and separate rooms for the more formal dining and sitting rooms. On the second floor a large landing area with views out over the countryside gives access to the four bedrooms, and a luxurious family bathroom.