Horton Rounds

The dominant features are the broad curving eaves of the shingled roofs and the taller circular service cores and chimney of local yellow stone.

MATERIALS: randomly coursed, square-cut local yellow stone is used for the ground floor, stair tower, chimney and addition cores running through the house.

The living room, reception area and kitchen occupy the main circular part, with sleeping accommodation arranged along the tail of the comma.

The 'full stop' is a guest wing with a circular plan comprising accommodation and a small sitting area.

The elevation of the principal range comprises a series of horizontal bands flowing continuously around the building, interrupted by stone, vertical cores accommodating the stair towers and chimney.

The living room, reception area and kitchen occupy the main circular part, with sleeping accommodation arranged along the tail of the comma.

The bands of windows to the circular living room and study of the main range maximise the extensive views of the garden.

SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: steps lead from the attached terrace to the paved garden with a pond, partially sheltered by the house, link the different levels.