A garden home brings a family together
An 87.45sqm mobile home on an Oxfordshire farm — 3m ceilings, a farmhouse kitchen under a skylight and a utility room — built on ground screws and removable without a trace.
In the countryside of Oxford, farmers have been reunited with their land and moved closer to their children and grandchildren. A Room in the Garden, known for their bespoke mobile home designs, has played a pivotal role in reuniting a family with their cherished farmland. Their latest project, is a testament to their skill in creating custom-designed living spaces. The design complies with the regulations of the Caravan Act, rather than requiring full planning permission and Building Regulation approval. Securing a Lawful Development Certificate for each project, A Room in the Garden ensures legality and this approach offers significant VAT benefits.
This particular mobile home, built upon a ground screw foundation, is capable of being removed without leaving a trace of its existence. We have previously showcased various living spaces by A Room in the Garden, each uniquely tailored to fit the space available and the client’s specific needs.
At a glance
- Size: 13.25m x 6.6m, 87.45sqm — a kitchen-living room, a bedroom with en-suite and a separate utility room, with ceilings 3m at their highest.
- Built for: farmers moving back beside their own land and closer to their children and grandchildren; the main rooms face the paddock and the horses.
- Route: the Caravan Act with a Lawful Development Certificate rather than full planning and Building Regulations — which also brings VAT benefits.
- Inside: a sage farmhouse kitchen with black quartz worktops and a kitchen table under a large skylight; his-and-hers vanities and a pocket door in the en-suite.
- Outside: redwood weatherboard with a white rendered recess at the front door, Anthracite Grey frames, and a sightline straight through to the rear bi-folds.
The layout and design
Occupying a footprint of 13.25m in width and 6.6m in depth, this 87.45sqm home boasts a comprehensive floorplan. It includes all the rooms necessary for comfortable living. The main living spaces lie at the rear of the building, with the main kitchen and living space, as well as the bedroom, all strategically positioned to capture views of the paddock and horses through expansive windows.
The ceilings in this mobile home are 3m at their highest point, enhancing the sense of space and openness in this garden home.
A farmhouse kitchen
One of the most striking features of this garden home is its vast kitchen, resembling a true farmhouse kitchen in both scale and feel. A Room in the Garden collaborates closely with each client to select the style and layout of the kitchen units, crafting spaces that resonate with personal tastes and requirements. In this case, a sage-hued kitchen was chosen, with sleek black quartz counters setting a tone of modern elegance. The traditional farmhouse kitchen table, situated under a large skylight, is a delightful touch, inviting natural light to flood the room and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
Utility room: functionality meets design
Adjacent to the kitchen is a thoughtfully designed utility room, housing the washing machine and tumble dryer. With doors leading to the outdoors, it serves as a practical yet elegant addition to the garden home, showcasing A Room in the Garden’s commitment to creating spaces that are not only beautiful but highly functional.
Bedroom and en-suite: comfort and style
The bedroom features an expansive glazing, offering views of the paddock. Custom storage solutions add practicality to this comfortable space. The luxurious ensuite features his and her’s vanities and a spacious shower, adding a touch of indulgence to the everyday. The en-suite shower room, accessed through a space-saving pocket door, is well-appointed, echoing the client’s preference in style, sanitaryware, tiling, and layout.
Exterior finishes: a harmony of textures
Redwood timber cladding envelops the exterior, blending seamlessly with the rural surroundings. The recessed area on the front elevation, rendered in white, presents a striking contrast against the natural textures of the weatherboard timber cladding and the Anthracite Grey door and window frames. This juxtaposition creates a welcoming and visually appealing entrance.
The alignment of the front door with the bi-folding doors on the rear elevation offers a clear sightline through the building, inviting you in to explore the space.
Learn more about A Room in the Garden
This project is an excellent example of how A Room in the Garden can create a modern, tailormade home that is classed as a mobile home. Discover more about their innovative projects by contacting the team at 01273 044 507 or via email at hello@aroominthegarden.co.uk. Explore the living spaces section of their website for more information.
