--- title: Yarnells Hill | Ashcombe House | Modern Home Amidst Woodland | Butler & Duke image: https://www.butlerandduke.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/butler-duke/images/social-share.jpg description: Discover Ashcombe House, a modern sanctuary seamlessly blending innovative design with natural surroundings, offering privacy, comfort, and stunning views across the woodland landscape. --- [Skip to content](https://www.butlerandduke.com/ashcombe-house#main-content) [Home](https://www.butlerandduke.com/) - [Projects](https://www.butlerandduke.com/all-developments) - [About](https://www.butlerandduke.com/about) - [Services](https://www.butlerandduke.com/our-services) - [Editorial](https://www.butlerandduke.com/projects-and-developments) - [Contact](https://www.butlerandduke.com/contact) - [enquiries@butlerandduke.com](mailto:) - [+44 (0)1865 238395](tel:) - Visit us on Instagram Visit us on LinkedIn Menu # Ashcombe House ![WIZ\_25020 - MV017 - PLOT 02 - KITCHEN - D01](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WIZ_25020%20-%20MV017%20-%20PLOT%2002%20-%20KITCHEN%20-%20D01.jpg?noresize&width=2000&height=1542&name=WIZ_25020%20-%20MV017%20-%20PLOT%2002%20-%20KITCHEN%20-%20D01.jpg) ## Country Living + Innovative Design Ashcombe House presents a refined modern home that draws its strength from the landscape it inhabits. Positioned along the edge of the site, the house is quietly anchored against a backdrop of protected woodland to the west. Its form steps naturally into the slope of the land, creating a three-storey composition where the sub basement level opens directly onto the garden. This careful siting ensures the house rests low within the terrain, preserving long views across the treetops while maintaining an atmosphere of privacy and retreat. ## Arrange a viewing [Contact us](https://www.butlerandduke.com/contact) ![WIZ\_25020 - MV016 - PLOT 02 - D02](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WIZ_25020%20-%20MV016%20-%20PLOT%2002%20-%20D02.jpg?noresize&width=2667&height=2000&name=WIZ_25020%20-%20MV016%20-%20PLOT%2002%20-%20D02.jpg) ## The Internal Flow Ashcombe House is organised around a vaulted family and dining area, a dramatic social heart that draws light deep into the plan while establishing a sense of scale and generosity. This space flows outward towards terraces that step down into the garden, reinforcing the connection  between house and landscape. Floor-to-ceiling glazing dissolves the boundary between inside and out, creating moments of stillness and immersion within the natural surroundings. Accommodation is arranged across the three levels to combine comfort, privacy, and flexibility. ![Raleigh-View-4-copy](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Raleigh-View-4-copy.jpg?noresize&width=598&height=450&name=Raleigh-View-4-copy.jpg) ## The Interior Finish Throughout, materials and finishes have been chosen to complement the woodland setting, with a palette of soft tones, natural textures, and precise detailing. This restraint enhances the architecture’s clarity while allowing light and landscape to play a defining role. Every element has been approached with care, from the craftsmanship of joinery to the discreet integration of sustainable technologies. Underfloor heating, high-performance glazing, and energy-efficient systems contribute to comfort and longevity without compromising the house’s quiet aesthetic. ## Architecture + Interior Vision The principal architectural volume is defined by clean, contemporary lines and a confident yet understated geometry. Glazing is arranged to capture light and frame views outward, allowing the woodland to become an ever-present backdrop. The overall massing is deliberately simple, softened by subtle shifts in form and level that create depth, variation, and a sense of dialogue with the land. ![Butler-&-Duke-00290-copy](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Butler-%26-Duke-00290-copy.jpg?noresize&width=2736&height=1824&name=Butler-%26-Duke-00290-copy.jpg) ![Image-33-copy](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Image-33-copy.jpg?noresize&width=450&height=598&name=Image-33-copy.jpg) ![Raleigh-View-copy](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Raleigh-View-copy.jpg?noresize&width=500&height=500&name=Raleigh-View-copy.jpg) ![Image-12-copy](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Image-12-copy.jpg?noresize&width=450&height=598&name=Image-12-copy.jpg) ## Floor plans Accommodation is arranged across the three levels to combine comfort, privacy, and flexibility. The sub-basement houses a collection of bedrooms that open directly to the garden, each benefiting from outlook and natural light, and establishing a strong relationship with the landscape. The master suite occupies a privileged position, expansive in scale and refined in detail. On the top floor, a guest bedroom, bathroom, and mezzanine level provide adaptable spaces, ideal for visiting family or moments of retreat, all while enjoying elevated views across the treetops. - Lower floor - Ground floor - First floor ![P2 BF](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/P2%20BF.png?noresize&width=1240&height=1240&name=P2%20BF.png) ![P2 GF](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/P2%20GF.png?noresize&width=1240&height=1240&name=P2%20GF.png) ![P2 FF](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/P2%20FF.png?noresize&width=1240&height=1240&name=P2%20FF.png) ## Start your journey Build your home with Butler + Duke every step of the way [Get in touch](https://www.butlerandduke.com/contact) [Home](https://www.butlerandduke.com/) - Office - Unit 1, Ware Road, Stanford in the Vale Business Park - Contact - [enquiries@butlerandduke.com](mailto:enquiries@butlerandduke.com) - [+44 (0)1865 238395](tel:+441865238395) - Follow Us - - [Visit us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/butlerandduke/) - [Visit us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/butler-duke) ![FD+Master+builders](https://www.butlerandduke.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/FD+Master+builders.jpg?noresize&width=150&height=90&name=FD+Master+builders.jpg) - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.butlerandduke.com/terms-and-conditions) - [Privacy & cookie policy](https://www.butlerandduke.com/privacy-cookie-policy) Website Designed and Developed by [Syndicut](http://www.syndicut.com/) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "WebPage", "description" : "Discover Ashcombe House, a modern sanctuary seamlessly blending innovative design with natural surroundings, offering privacy, comfort, and stunning views across the woodland landscape.", "inLanguage" : "en-GB", "name" : "Yarnells Hill | Ashcombe House | Modern Home Amidst Woodland", "publisher" : { "@id" : "https://www.butlerandduke.com/#organization", "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "Butler & Duke" }, "url" : "https://www.butlerandduke.com" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.butlerandduke.com/#organization", "@type" : "Organization", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 44, "url" : "//butlerandduke.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/butler-duke/images/logo.png", "width" : 210 }, "logo" : { "@id" : "https://www.butlerandduke.com/#/schema/logo/image/", "@type" : "ImageObject", "caption" : "Butler & Duke", "contentUrl" : "//butlerandduke.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/butler-duke/images/logo.png", "height" : 44, "inLanguage" : "en-GB", "url" : "//butlerandduke.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/butler-duke/images/logo.png", "width" : 210 }, "name" : "Butler & Duke", "url" : "https://www.butlerandduke.com" } ```