Beer View is an exceptional, bespoke replacement dwelling situated within the Beer Conservation Area of East Devon. Set on a confined plot characterised by dramatic level changes, the property was created as a contemporary family home that combines modern living with enhanced accessibility.

The design employs materials and forms that satisfy the local Beer design guidelines whilst allowing the building to stand out on the hillside. Three distinct external areas - the entrance approach, the pool terrace, and the veranda - are meticulously landscaped, each offering a different experience depending on mood or time of day. The front veranda forms a flexible inside–outside space; its patent-glazed canopy and sliding louvred doors provide both privacy and solar shading. From the steps at the front of the property, the lower-ground floor is reached, where a home gym is located.

On the ground floor, a sleek, minimalist entrance hall, with a feature staircase, leads to the open plan living, kitchen, and dining area. Large sliding doors open onto the veranda. Adjoining this light-filled space is a snug with darker tones, offering a considered change in colour and materiality. At the opposite end lies an accessible suite comprising a living area, kitchenette, bedroom, and shower room, giving the family a self-contained zone tailored to specific needs.

The first-floor accommodation is arranged around a spacious landing and central corridor, which give access to the family bathroom, a second bedroom, study, laundry room, and the principal suite with bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, and en-suite. A roll-top bath provides an outstanding focal point on entering the principal suite.

Throughout, the interiors are unified by a detailed, thoughtful approach to texture, materiality, and colour. Client-led selections include a show-stopping array of finishes, from varied timbers to distinctive tiling. Treated timber window casings frame the views, turning Beer in the foreground and Lyme Bay beyond into natural pictures.

The dwelling also meets the highest technological and environmental standards, incorporating an air-source heat pump, a generous solar array, and extensive smart-home features. In every respect, Beer View exemplifies what a state-of-the-art bespoke home can be.