WOODMILL HOUSE, DOB CROSS
CREDITS
Client: Private
WMA Team: Adam Morley
Photography: Joshua James
Location: Dob Cross, Grasscroft
ABOUT
Woodmill House is a bespoke three-bedroom family home that combines contemporary design with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency. We designed the house for a private client, who delivered the project as a self-build.
Natural coursed stone and charred timber cladding give the house a distinctive character rooted in its local setting. A sedum roof softens the entrance elevation, while the slate roof to the rear incorporates solar photovoltaic panels. Light-filled interiors and generous glazing create a close connection to the garden.
High levels of insulation, triple glazing, an air source heat pump and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery form the core of the home’s energy strategy. Our original design drew on Passivhaus principles and aimed to balance energy use with on-site generation. Although budget constraints meant that the full ambition was not realised, energy efficiency remained central throughout the project.
Planning approval followed a five-year process, and the client devoted a similar period to construction, including disruption during the COVID pandemic. The completed home reflects that persistence through its carefully considered spaces, materials and detailing.
