☰ Menu
Home | Projects | Plains Road

Plains Road

About the project

A Secluded Modern Retreat

Tucked away on a quiet plot, this new family home turned a complex set of site constraints into a beautiful opportunity. With neighbours in close proximity, a nearby public house, and an undeveloped site to one side, the orientation and form of the building required a high degree of precision and careful design. We focused on creating a private sanctuary that feels both open and protected. The result is a stunning, light-filled residence that our clients are proud to call home.

Designed for Lifestyle

The architecture is defined by its sense of volume and flow. Upon entry, you are greeted by a dramatic, vaulted entrance hall featuring a signature floating staircase. This sense of space continues throughout the home, with airy, double-height rooms and an expansive, open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area that serves as the heart of the house.

Luxury and Connectivity

The house is meticulously equipped for modern life, featuring a private cinema room, a dedicated home office, and a gym. Four generous bedrooms—each with its own en-suite—provide tranquil personal spaces, while practical additions like a large utility and pantry, alongside an integral double garage, ensure the home functions as beautifully as it looks.

A Seamless Connection to the Outdoors

We placed a strong emphasis on blurring the lines between inside and out. Large areas of glazing flood the home with natural daylight and offer framed views of the garden. By incorporating canopied external spaces, we’ve created sheltered areas that allow the family to enjoy the outdoors in any weather.

The building’s aesthetic is a refined blend of materials—warm timber, natural slate, and elegant brickwork—all unified by clean lines and modern glass, creating a home that feels both contemporary and timeless.

 

 

Key Features

New build home

Double height internal spaces with viewing balconies

External canopied area supported on Oak posts

Natural and low maintenance external materials

Lots of volume and space.

A message from the client

Working with John couldn’t have been easier.

From start to finish he was so creative. He took all our ideas and designed our house to perfection!

He was always on hand if we needed him and a great source of information about anything!

We are nearing the end of our new build journey and John was one of our best investments!!

 

Mr & Mrs Foster

"My wife and I had some vague ideas of what we wanted, however, the expertise, creativity, and knowledge provided by John Morris have transformed our brief into the vision of a dream home." 

- Richard Mitchell, Ealing

" It was the first time that we have used an architect and we found that the use of John's services was paid back both in terms of the savings that he was able to identify through excellent contacts and helpful advice as well as the added value for the house. It also helped us avoid making expensive mistakes through a piecemeal approach." 

- Martin & Lyndsey Done, Gunthorpe

"John Morris Architects was one of three architects we found on the internet. After a couple of meetings with each of them and John's initial concept design, we found it very easy to make our choice. I would recommend John Morris architects to anybody and would love to work with John on another job in the future." 

-Simon & Sharon Moss, Nottingham

Request a consultation
John Morris Architects is an award-winning Nottingham-based architecture firm, offering contemporary residential architectural services throughout Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas.
Stay Updated
Contact Me Today
  • Hidden