Location:
Salcombe, East Coast, UK
Status:
-
Scale:
3-bedroom house and amphibious out-house
Constraints:
Flood zones 2 & 3, conservation area
Cottles Quay Amphibious Staycation
AMPHIBIOUS STAYCATION
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Construction is now complete for a new amphibious property in the seaside town of Salcombe, UK. The innovative scheme includes the construction of a new flood resistant dwelling within the envelope of an existing stone store building and the replacement of a small boat shed with an elegant amphibious studio as part of the overall complex.
The design retains the existing fabric of the former garden shop whilst extending and converting a new first floor with a contemporary pitched roof. The building fabric is upgraded to resist floodwater by use of a waterproof concrete inner lining and flood resistant doors and windows. A balcony platform is proposed to the side of the living room at ground level as a design feature and viewing platform to the river.
The boat store is to be reconstructed within the existing footprint and height in a timber framed form set on a bouyant base to enable it to float during extreme high tides. The courtyard is to be reprofiled to create a causeway connection between the studio and the house.
Internally, the ground floor space opens up towards the living area and culminates in a fully glazed front that brings the outstanding view of the estuary into the house. This glazed front is mirrored at the first-floor wall which cantilevers above the double height living space. This double-glazed screen creates a unique atmosphere, at both levels, by allowing light and water reflections take control of the space inside the house.
This amphibious luxury holiday stay can be found at:
https://www.salcombefinest.com/luxury-accommodation/the-boathouse#/fore
Construction is now complete for a new amphibious property in the seaside town of Salcombe, UK. The innovative scheme includes the construction of a new flood resistant dwelling within the envelope of an existing stone store building and the replacement of a small boat shed with an elegant amphibious studio as part of the overall complex.
The design retains the existing fabric of the former garden shop whilst extending and converting a new first floor with a contemporary pitched roof. The building fabric is upgraded to resist floodwater by use of a waterproof concrete inner lining and flood resistant doors and windows. A balcony platform is proposed to the side of the living room at ground level as a design feature and viewing platform to the river.
Construction is now complete for a new amphibious property in the seaside town of Salcombe, UK. The innovative scheme includes the construction of a new flood resistant dwelling within the envelope of an existing stone store building and the replacement of a small boat shed with an elegant amphibious studio as part of the overall complex.
The design retains the existing fabric of the former garden shop whilst extending and converting a new first floor with a contemporary pitched roof. The building fabric is upgraded to resist floodwater by use of a waterproof concrete inner lining and flood resistant doors and windows. A balcony platform is proposed to the side of the living room at ground level as a design feature and viewing platform to the river.
The boat store is to be reconstructed within the existing footprint and height in a timber framed form set on a bouyant base to enable it to float during extreme high tides. The courtyard is to be reprofiled to create a causeway connection between the studio and the house.
Internally, the ground floor space opens up towards the living area and culminates in a fully glazed front that brings the outstanding view of the estuary into the house. This glazed front is mirrored at the first-floor wall which cantilevers above the double height living space. This double-glazed screen creates a unique atmosphere, at both levels, by allowing light and water reflections take control of the space inside the house.
This amphibious luxury holiday stay can be found at: SalcombeFinest
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