Willett

House Willett is an elegant two-storey family villa built on a residential street in Reading to replace a tired, detached house that previously stood on the site. The owners wanted their new home to blend subtly with the neighbouring houses but stand out with a modern edge. The design is inspired by contemporary Mediterranean architecture with rendered façades, roof overhangs, large canopies and terraces, as well as extensive glazing. A particular emphasis is on sustainability and high-quality, natural materials. Baufritz worked closely with the client to create this beautiful bespoke home that blends open-plan living for family life with private spaces for work or study.

Fact sheet

Roof shape

Hipped roof

Façade

Render

Bedrooms

Dimensions in m

23.37 x 18.50

Gross External Area in ft² (incl. basement if present)

5670

Bespoke family villa with Mediterranean flair

CEO Baufritz (UK) Ltd.

Oliver Rehm

"House Willett embodies Baufritz’s principles of sustainable, human-centred architecture, blending the client’s eco-conscious ethos with Mediterranean-inspired elegance. The design balances openness and intimacy, technology and craftsmanship, for a home that is both deeply personal and future-proof."

Flexible partitioning

The open plan living and dining room on the ground floor is designed as a welcoming, flowing space for family life and entertaining guests. Concealed sliding pocket doors between the rooms allow for more privacy if needed. When not in use, they slide neatly into the wall, making them invisible.

Pure elegance

The first impression on entering the house is the grand, sweeping timber staircase – a masterpiece of German craftsmanship. It is set against a Volimea-finished wall in dark grey. This combination of natural colours, textures and timber elements is repeated throughout the house. Daylight floods in through a double-height, fully glazed corner window with a post and beam construction.

From a different angle

The volumes at the back of House Willet project into the garden at various angles, allowing natural light to enter the rooms from different directions. A combination of flat and hipped roofs adds architectural interest, with the pitch chosen to maximise the yield from solar panels. The living areas at the back of the house open onto the large terrace, creating a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors.

Haven for relaxation

The garden is designed for relaxation and enjoyment, with large terraces, a swimming pool, an outdoor kitchen and a pétanque court. Lush vegetation with mature trees, olive trees and palm-like plants in earthenware pots add to the Mediterranean feel. Stone steps leading to the lawn emphasize the connection with nature.

Ecological mindset

The owners are committed to sustainability and high quality and wanted their new home to reflect these values. The house is extremely energy efficient, with underfloor heating, an air source heat pump and photovoltaic panels on the roof. A ventilation system with heat exchange ensures a supply of fresh air, improving the indoor air quality and helping to reduce heat loss. Three Tesla Powerwall batteries store excess energy so that it can be used day and night, eliminating reliance on external sources.

Ready for the future

The house is sustainable in more than one sense. An e-charger is available to power the Microlino electric car the owners use for daily errands and driving short distances. This battery-powered bubble car draws admiring looks wherever they go. But the house is also fit for the future in other ways: The owners want to be able to live in their home for many years to come. One of the downstairs rooms can be converted into a ground-floor bedroom, and a walk-in shower added to the plant room or the guest WC. A lift has also been installed.

Floor plans

Ground Floor

First Floor

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