Drawing inspiration from the neighbouring property, the house was designed as a simple two-storey form with a clear horizontal emphasis. A masonry base and string course at first floor window cill height with timber cladding above creates a strong horizontal emphasis and reduces the apparent height of the building
A central entrance feature incorporating natural stone from the adjacent quarry creates a harmonious palette of masonry, timber and stone.
Cost-effective construction principles informed every aspect of the design.
A simple trussed roof replaced the more complex roof arrangement of the approved scheme.
Internal circulation was streamlined through the use of a single straight-flight staircase.
Structural steel requirements were minimised, with only two simple beams between timber posts and a modest portal frame supporting the large rear-facing openings.
The rear two-storey projection was fully timber clad, simplifying detailing and construction.
Despite the simplified construction approach, the accommodation remains generous and highly flexible. The house provides three bedrooms, including two en-suite bedrooms, together with a fourth bedroom or study on the ground floor.
A spacious open-plan kitchen, living and dining area forms the heart of the home.
Large openings connect the interior directly to a level, south-facing garden, maximising natural light and usability.
The layout was carefully developed to appeal to a broad range of purchasers, from growing families to downsizers seeking flexible accommodation.
Reilly House demonstrates how thoughtful design can simplify construction while enhancing architectural quality and market appeal. Through the careful use of form, materials and efficient structural solutions, the project delivers a distinctive contemporary home that balances cost-effectiveness with generous, light-filled living spaces and character.
