View of Entrance Front of House

Ashfold House, despite its relatively small size, has been designed so as to project the architectural gravitas and sophistication of a country house. The exterior is clearly inspired by John Soane, with the most direct references being Soane's house in Lincolns Inn Fields and Pitzhanger Manor, Ealing, reflected in the south and north elevations respectively. Just as Soane was excited by the possibilities offered by new technology, John Simpson has taken delight in incorporating modern systems such as underfloor heating into the scheme; many other modern elements such as burglar alarm sensors are beautifully integrated into specially designed housings which allow them to blend in seamlessly with the building.