Rolling hills, wooded river valleys, colorful fields, and small villages define the landscape of South Devon. Set amidst this enchanting natural backdrop, the Secular Retreat looks out over the countryside to the sea. This house is an impressive masterpiece by architect Peter Zumthor, an extraordinary concrete and glass home filled with modern and minimalist design. Concrete walls show continuous stripes that characterize the house both inside and out. Limestone floors have been custom-made and lead to expansive windows overlooking the gardens and surrounding valleys. Carefully crafted wooden surfaces - of apple and cherry wood - provide warmth, alongside brightly colored furniture designed by Zumthor, including the lounge armchairs upholstered in violet fabric and ochre-colored leather. This is Zumthor's only design in the UK.
The house can sleep up to ten people in five bedrooms - each with their own bathroom - which are housed in two separate wings that open onto the generous and light-flooded open-plan living with a bespoke kitchen, lounge around a cozy fireplace and relaxation areas where you can retreat with a book. Outside, enjoy a cup of coffee in the eastern garden or take a stroll among the ancient Monterey pines that surround the house.
A short distance away you can make the most beautiful coastal walks, go cycling amidst the hills and along rivers as well as embark on trips to the charming villages or picturesque beaches - as well for sailing, surfing, and swimming - close by.
Secular Retreat | Impressive design villa with unobstructed views of the Devon countryside
Rolling hills, wooded river valleys, colorful fields, and small villages define the landscape of South Devon. Set amidst this enchanting natural backdrop, the Secular Retreat looks out over the countryside to the sea. This house is an impressive masterpiece by architect Peter Zumthor, an extraordinary concrete and glass home filled with modern and minimalist design
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Facilities
Modern villa for 10 people with exceptional views in England
Secular Retreat is set in an extraordinary private location with breathtaking views over the rural landscape to the sea. With modern architecture and minimalist decor with beautiful design pieces, this is a perfect retreat for architecture and design enthusiasts.
Layout Secular Retreat | 375m2 | 10 people
- Open living room with sitting area by the fireplace and a dining table for 10 people
- Fully fitted and equipped kitchen including a convection oven, combination microwave, induction hob, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher. The kitchen is stocked with kitchen accessories and cutlery supplied by David Mellor - including kitchen knives, chopping boards, sieves and colanders, graters, whisks, tongs, cooking utensils, a range of DM saucepans (suitable for the induction hob), food blender, scales, mixing bowls, a rolling pin and baking brush, glassware, a teapot and mugs. There are also two cafetières for filter coffee and a Nespresso machine.
- In total, there are five bedrooms - spread over two wings - all with ensuite bathrooms with a shower, toilet, and sink. One bathroom has a bathtub in addition to the shower.
- Laundry room with washing machine, dryer, and ironing facilities
- Separate toilet
- Private terrace
- Parking spaces and an EV charging point
Amenities:
- Internet-enabled television, DVD player, CD/MP3 player.
- Toiletries - shampoo, shower, and bath gel, hand soap - from Land & Water
- Luxurious Peter Reed Egyptian cotton bed linen and hypo-allergenic pillows and duvets
- A welcome package with tea bags, filter coffee, biscuits, milk, bread, butter, olive oil, rubbish bags, washing up liquid, kitchen roll, hand wash, dishwasher tablets, foil, and toilet paper.
- Fireplace wood to get you started, additional logs can be purchased locally.
Modern villa for 10 people with exceptional views in England
Secular Retreat is set in an extraordinary private location with breathtaking views over the rural landscape to the sea. With modern architecture and minimalist decor with beautiful design pieces, this is a perfect retreat for architecture and design enthusiasts.
Layout Secular Retreat | 375m2 | 10 people
- Open living room with sitting area by ...
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Secular Retreat | Impressive design villa with unobstructed views of the Devon countryside
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Rolling hills, wooded river valleys, colorful fields, and small villages define the landscape of South Devon. Set amidst this enchanting natural backdrop, the Secular Retreat looks out over the countryside to the sea. This house is an impressive masterpiece by architect Peter Zumthor, an extraordinary concrete and glass home filled with modern and minimalist design. Concrete walls show continuous stripes that characterize the house both inside and out. Limestone floors have been custom-made and lead to expansive windows overlooking the gardens and surrounding valleys. Carefully crafted wooden surfaces - of apple and cherry wood - provide warmth, alongside brightly colored furniture designed by Zumthor, including the lounge armchairs upholstered in violet fabric and ochre-colored leather. This is Zumthor's only design in the UK.
The house can sleep up to ten people in five bedrooms - each with their own bathroom - which are housed in two separate wings that open onto the generous and light-flooded open-plan living with a bespoke kitchen, lounge around a cozy fireplace and relaxation areas where you can retreat with a book. Outside, enjoy a cup of coffee in the eastern garden or take a stroll among the ancient Monterey pines that surround the house.
A short distance away you can make the most beautiful coastal walks, go cycling amidst the hills and along rivers as well as embark on trips to the charming villages or picturesque beaches - as well for sailing, surfing, and swimming - close by.
Secular Retreat | Impressive design villa with unobstructed views of the Devon countryside
Rolling hills, wooded river valleys, colorful fields, and small villages define the landscape of South Devon. Set amidst this enchanting natural backdrop, the Secular Retreat looks out over the countryside to the sea. This house is an impressive masterpiece by architect Peter Zumthor, an extraordinary concrete and glass home filled with modern and minimalist design
read more
Facilities
Modern villa for 10 people with exceptional views in England
Secular Retreat is set in an extraordinary private location with breathtaking views over the rural landscape to the sea. With modern architecture and minimalist decor with beautiful design pieces, this is a perfect retreat for architecture and design enthusiasts.
Layout Secular Retreat | 375m2 | 10 people
- Open living room with sitting area by the fireplace and a dining table for 10 people
- Fully fitted and equipped kitchen including a convection oven, combination microwave, induction hob, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher. The kitchen is stocked with kitchen accessories and cutlery supplied by David Mellor - including kitchen knives, chopping boards, sieves and colanders, graters, whisks, tongs, cooking utensils, a range of DM saucepans (suitable for the induction hob), food blender, scales, mixing bowls, a rolling pin and baking brush, glassware, a teapot and mugs. There are also two cafetières for filter coffee and a Nespresso machine.
- In total, there are five bedrooms - spread over two wings - all with ensuite bathrooms with a shower, toilet, and sink. One bathroom has a bathtub in addition to the shower.
- Laundry room with washing machine, dryer, and ironing facilities
- Separate toilet
- Private terrace
- Parking spaces and an EV charging point
Amenities:
- Internet-enabled television, DVD player, CD/MP3 player.
- Toiletries - shampoo, shower, and bath gel, hand soap - from Land & Water
- Luxurious Peter Reed Egyptian cotton bed linen and hypo-allergenic pillows and duvets
- A welcome package with tea bags, filter coffee, biscuits, milk, bread, butter, olive oil, rubbish bags, washing up liquid, kitchen roll, hand wash, dishwasher tablets, foil, and toilet paper.
- Fireplace wood to get you started, additional logs can be purchased locally.
Modern villa for 10 people with exceptional views in England
Secular Retreat is set in an extraordinary private location with breathtaking views over the rural landscape to the sea. With modern architecture and minimalist decor with beautiful design pieces, this is a perfect retreat for architecture and design enthusiasts.
Layout Secular Retreat | 375m2 | 10 people
- Open living room with sitting area by ...