In splendid contrast to the abundance of historic buildings, Orwell House, named after one of the village’s appreciators, was designed and built by highly regarded local designer Andrew Herring in 2007/8.
To quote Herring, “The design concept for this house was to create ‘organic modernism’, utilising natural materials including plants, water, thatch, oak and stone.
“These play against more modern materials such as glass and polished concrete with crisp, fresh, light-reflecting walls and ceilings.
“Internal floor surfaces carry into the external spaces, encouraging use of the outdoors to a much higher degree than the mainstream home. Glass is used to such an extent that the gardens are invited into the living space to create a feeling of well-being.
“The images should speak for themselves… a deliberately understated arrival, security, seclusion, peace, sophistication and most importantly, fun”.