The site is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and adjoining a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The new house occupies a sloped part of the site, rising two meters to the west. Taking advantage of this change in section, the new house is set higher and is predominantly single storey, with a split-level living space with a panoramic view across the landscape. The soft grey weathered zinc roof twists as it rises upwards from west to east, creating a dramatic double height living space and a master bedroom suite in the highest section of the roof, while the guest rooms, studio and storage areas nestle within the lower end. The white painted brick and zinc presents a limited and subtle pallet, a reflection of the silver water beyond.