Located in the sought-after riverside village of Bray, near Maidenhead, this substantial 5,382 sq ft new-build family home occupies a prime position adjacent to the riverfront. Designed to adjoin a previously completed leisure complex, the property was conceived as a generous and highly specified residence tailored to modern luxury living.
The accommodation includes five expansive bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, alongside a formal reception room and dining room, cinema room, home office and a large open-plan family space — creating a home that balances grandeur with everyday functionality.
Rapid Intervention & Spatial Refinement
By the time we were appointed, construction was already underway, requiring immediate and decisive action. We moved quickly to review and refine the internal space planning, identifying opportunities to enhance flow, proportion and architectural clarity.
A comprehensive drawing package was developed and issued for the contractors, ensuring that revisions to layouts, joinery and detailing could be implemented seamlessly on site. This early intervention was crucial in elevating the overall coherence and quality of the finished interiors.
Embracing Luxury Materials
The clients were clear in their ambition: the house was to feel unapologetically luxurious. With this in mind, we specified a rich and tactile palette that celebrated craftsmanship and materiality.
Marble was introduced as a defining element across bathrooms and feature areas, bringing depth and timeless elegance. Brass inlays were incorporated into bespoke joinery and flooring details, adding subtle moments of refinement and visual interest. High-quality veneers were carefully selected for custom cabinetry, ensuring warmth and sophistication throughout the home.
Each material was chosen not only for its aesthetic impact but also for its longevity and ability to complement the riverfront setting.
Bespoke Detailing Throughout
Given the scale of the property, bespoke joinery played a central role in maintaining cohesion. From statement media walls and fitted wardrobes to tailored storage solutions in the office and family spaces, every element was designed to feel integrated and architecturally aligned.
Bathrooms were approached as private sanctuaries, finished to a five-star standard with layered lighting, premium brassware and carefully composed material palettes.
A Cohesive, High-Specification Residence
Despite the fast-paced start, the result is a meticulously detailed home that feels both expansive and harmonious. Formal entertaining spaces sit comfortably alongside relaxed family areas, while the adjacency to the leisure complex enhances the sense of lifestyle-driven living.
This project demonstrates the impact of strategic interior direction — even when introduced mid-construction — and highlights how thoughtful space planning, luxurious materials and bespoke craftsmanship can transform a large-scale new build into a refined and cohesive family residence.