Kariba House, New Forest

A one-off luxury residence set within the landscape of the New Forest, this contemporary home has been carefully designed to sit quietly within its tranquil lakeside setting. The architecture combines natural stone, warm timber detailing, and expansive glazing to create a refined yet welcoming family home that feels deeply connected to its surroundings.

Organised around a series of calm, light-filled living spaces, the design balances openness with intimacy, framing long views across the water while drawing natural light deep into the plan. Large sliding glazed panels dissolve the boundary between inside and out, allowing terraces, gardens, and the lakeside edge to become an extension of the living environment.

A restrained material palette of textured stone, vertical timber elements, and soft neutral finishes gives the house a timeless character, while carefully considered proportions and clean horizontal lines reinforce its contemporary identity. The result is a home that feels both elegant and grounded, a modern retreat designed to enhance the experience of landscape, light, and seasonal change within the unique setting of the New Forest.