The large contemporary extension and house refurbishment is located on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park, and enjoys a secluded wooded setting with views down into the Teign Valley. Slim profile windows have been installed, the corner-glazed opening is ready to take the structural glass sliding doors, and the specially-made larch cladding has been painstakingly […]

VESP Architects have recently been awarded planning permission for the development of 28 dwellings in Swanpool, Falmouth. The site overlooks the stunning Swanpool lagoon and beach. Located on a raised hillside, the site is prominent, and this combined with proximity of the South West Coast Path and the designated AONB to the south, meant the […]

The Grade II* listed farmhouse was in need of a modern kitchen and dining space that could not only form the heart of the home, but also provide excellent connection to the large south-facing garden. The farmhouse has elements dating back to the 13th century, and it’s beautifully organic thatched roof helped to generate the new […]

This months edition of Self Build and Design Magazine features a recently completed coastal project by van Ellen + Sheryn

Hidden House has again been featured in the National press. This time it's Grand Designs Magazine.

Planning permission has been granted this December for a new-build contemporary home in Ashburton, South Devon. Located in the historic stannary town of Ashburton, and within the Dartmoor National Park, achieving permission for a contemporary new dwelling at this site might have been a challenge. The new proposals however have been met with unanimous support from […]

Hidden House, a new self- build house in Ashburton, has just been featured in this month’s edition of Build-It magazine. The 8-page article chronicles the highs and lows during the design and construction of Eilir and Frederieke’s house. From the original concept,  through the potentially hazardous planning process, and onto the construction phase, the article highlights the key […]

Planning permission has been received from the South Hams District Council for a new cliff-top property in Bigbury on Sea. The new 5 bedroom two storey dwelling replaces a 6 bedroom bungalow, which no longer met the aspirations of the owners. The site is located to the east of Bigbury on Sea, above the cliffs and beach. […]

Our brick extension to a large country house in Chudleigh has been recently completed. A combination of thin Dutch bricks, a minimal Spanish glazing system and Sarnafil flat roofing create a simple, yet striking modern edition to this beautiful period property.

Another National award nomination !

Our large extension in Chudleigh is nearing completion. We have used beautiful handmade Dutch bricks. They have a slightly thinner profile than their British counterpart, giving the facade a more elongated emphasis. The texture of the brick and raked joint make for a very tactile facade. Brick slips were used for the wrapped soffit.

The refurbishment and extension of Seaway, a 4 bedroom cottage in Beeson, South Devon has been completed this year. The client brief was to replace an existing lean-to store with a new extension to the property to provide a light, spacious dining and family area adjacent to the kitchen, whilst refurbishing the rest of the property. […]

We have the main feature article in this month’s Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine. Richfield House is a four bedroom house, built on a brown field site in the centre of Totnes. Simeon Rich, owner of Darich Construction, approached van Ellen + Sheryn to design a new home for his family. The project was completed in 2014. […]

We are happy to announce that planning permission has been granted for the renovation of, and extension to a Georgian cottage in the Dartmoor National Park. Bottor Cottage sits within a wonderful 4 acre, wooded plot, but has sadly fallen into a state of complete disrepair in the last few years. The new owners commissioned […]

It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of David Glassock and Ian Phillips to Associates within the practice. Both David and Ian have become invaluable members of the team. They are all rounders, who combine real design flair with sound construction knowledge. Here we are having a celebratory beer at the Tuckers […]

The proposed new village hall at King’s Close Field in Broadhempston received planning permission in February, with work on site due to start at the end of March 2015. The proposals received unanimous support from both the local authority and the community of Broadhempston. The proposed new design has been radically adapted from the original permitted scheme, […]

van Ellen + Sheryn have won an award for “Best of Houzz 2015 – Design”. They were chosen by the 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 15,000 active home building, renovation and design industry professionals. The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer […]

van Ellen + Sheryn and Carpenter Oak’s collaboration at West Yard Farm has won the ‘Best Oak Frame Home’ award at the 2014 Build It Awards. The hand crafted oak and glass framed extension to an existing stone barn provided the client with a large 3 bedroom dwelling in the Dartmoor National Park. Light and space within […]

van Ellen + Sheryn have entered West Yard Farm into the South West Regional RIBA Awards!

Longhorn Farm has been featured in April's edition of Selfbuild & Design

West Yard Farm features in the February issue of Build It Magazine. This large family home in the middle of the Dartmoor has brought a run down group of farm buildings back to life and shows what can be achieved when working successfully with the Dartmoor National Park Authority