Set on five woodland acres west of York, a historic city in North Yorkshire, England, a striking home by local architecture practice Vincent & Brown features full-height glass walls on one end that frame peaceful views of the surrounding landscape.

Designed in 2019, the single-story residence sits behind an electric gated entrance with a long, private driveway that winds toward the southern facade clad in Cor-Ten steel, Siberian larch, and glass. Inside, the elegant, 1,800-square-foot home features an open layout spread across one level.

At the western end of the structure, which comprises the primary living spaces, a timber-clad backdrop incorporates built-in shelving and a cozy fireplace in the lounge. Nearby, the central dining area connects to a beautifully finished Giorgetti kitchen with Miele appliances and custom titanium cabinets with burnished stainless-steel worktops.

The eastern end of the residence holds the three bedrooms. A narrow walkway with sunken planters and full-height glass walls leads first to the principal bedroom, which offers a walk-in closet and an en suite bathroom with Italian fixtures by Falper. The communal bathroom, located across the hall from the principal suite, features a micro-cement shower and a Falper stone sink and tub.

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The team at Vincent & Brown also designed the residence with energy efficiency in mind, incorporating a precision-engineered timber frame with high levels of insulation, as well as a mechanical ventilation heat recovery unit to improve clean air circulation. A BioDisc treatment plant was also installed to lower running costs and allow wastewater to efficiently discharge into the local watercourse. Keep scrolling to see more of the Askham Bryan Lane residence, which is currently listed for £1,100,000.

Askham Bryan Lane in York, North Yorkshire, England, is currently listed for £1,100,000 (roughly $1,472,069 USD) by The Modern House.

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