The site is situated in Bosham, Nr Chichester. There was an existing dwelling on the site which was constructed some time in the 1960s and would have been considered modern at the time of its construction however, it was in very poor condition and had suffered from subsidence. The clients wished to build a new replacement dwelling and had a very clear idea of the type and design they wanted. They had decided on an English Oak framed house supplied by Carpenter Oak and Woodland but it was was important that the new house had a very contemporary feel with large open spaces. A simple gable-ended form in timber frame construction clad in timber weatherboarding with a natural flint and brick plinth was proposed as character of the site lent itself to a natural earthy pallet of materials. Although the house is constructed using traditional materials and has a traditional overall form, internally it has a very modern feel by virtue of its details, internal planning and large areas of glazing. The new house consists of a large central double height space with a curved gallery and a helical spiral staircase. This space has two large areas of glazing at first floor level, one of which faces south providing views of Bosham Harbour.