To give the house a spacious feel, the entrance hall is arranged as a double height space with a library at the upper level. The hall is top lit through a series of rooflights and an elegant glazed dome. A sophisticated underfloor heating system has been incorporated into the design, which makes it possible to link spaces between floors together without causing uncomfortable draughts.

This photograph shows a view of the interior of the conservatory, which has been designed as a tent, positioned within the formal garden outside the main body of the house.

All the furniture and soft furnishings were designed especially for Ashfold. The cabinets either side of the mantelpiece contain a television and audio visual equipment.

All the furniture and soft furnishings were designed especially for Ashfold. The cabinets either side of the mantelpiece contain a television and audio visual equipment.

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.

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.

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.