Hidden deep within the Surrey Hills, this 1920s home sits surrounded by ancient woodland and sweeping views—an idyllic setting that was, until recently, somewhat obscured by the house’s former decorative choices. Though structurally sound, the interiors had been heavily reworked in the early 2010s, filled with ornate plasterwork and overcomplicated details. When the current owners arrived, they sought something quieter, more attuned to its ancient woodland surroundings. The solution lay not in adding more, but in peeling back—stripping away the fuss, dialling down the theatrics, and allowing space, light and material to speak for themselves.

Designed by Alexandra Young, the house is generous in both size and soul. Five bedrooms—all ensuite—open onto a floor plan that now flows with ease, following a meticulous renovation that included moving the staircase and enlarging the kitchen. A boot room and map room, added to accommodate the family’s dogs and outdoor lifestyle, hint at the life lived beyond its walls: riding, walking, and mountain biking through the bracken and beech.

Upstairs, the original master bedroom was transformed into a light-filled ensuite bathroom, part of a complete reconfiguration of the main suite. The existing ensuite had been small and awkward—an underwhelming space tucked behind a walk-through dressing area, with a cramped layout and little connection to the glorious views beyond.

Drummonds products were chosen not just for their classic styling but for their craftsmanship. “I love that each piece is handmade and hand-cast using traditional techniques,” says designer Alexandra Young. “Their style is classical, elegant and ageless with an air of serious luxury, enabling us as designers to make beautifully designed sanctuaries within our clients’ homes.”

The result is a bathroom that feels rooted, both in its architecture and its surroundings—a space designed to support quiet, everyday rituals, while framing the beauty that lies just beyond its windows.