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West Mersea Island New Build House

Located in the coastal town of West Mersea on Mersea Island, Essex, this new-build home sits just a short walk from the seafront, tucked back from the main road for added privacy. Designed over two floors, the house was constructed using Kingspan TEK Structural Insulated Panels, offering excellent thermal performance and energy efficiency.

Angela and Howard’s vision was brought to life through a contemporary design that balances functionality, sustainability, and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.

  • Project Type: New Build

  • Project Profile: A new build property over two floors with the main living spaces to the upper floor to benefit from the fantastic views. 

  • Location: West Mersea, Mersea Island, Essex

  • Build Time: 12 months

 

A distinctive feature of the home is the placement of its living spaces across both the ground and first floors, connected by a striking central staircase. The first-floor living room is a true highlight designed with a vaulted ceiling and a series of rooflights that flood the space with natural light. Large sliding doors open onto a generous first-floor terrace, offering elevated views and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.

Externally, the house presents a crisp and modern palette. White render and thermowood cladding are contrasted with grey brick surrounds and structural pillars, creating depth and texture. Dark grey aluminium windows tie in with the metal roof and architectural trim, reinforcing the contemporary design. To the rear of the plot, a single-storey garage is discreetly tucked beneath the cantilevered master bedroom, adding a functional yet visually dynamic element to the overall composition.

 
 

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Modern Glass Staircase

Modern Glass Staircase

Self build house in Essex with a modern staircase and open treads.

New build modern sitting room

New build modern sitting room

Open plan sitting room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams

Mersea Island New Build House

Mersea Island New Build House

Vaulted ceiling with rooflights and modern staircase

SIPs New Build House

SIPs New Build House

Vaulted ceiling with rooflights and modern staircase

New Build Bathroom

New Build Bathroom

Black and White Bathroom Design

New Build Mersea Island, Essex

New Build Mersea Island, Essex

First floor modern light living space with vaulted ceilngs and full height glazing

New Build Mersea Island, Essex

New Build Mersea Island, Essex

Modern black and white kitchen

New Build Mersea Island, Essex

New Build Mersea Island, Essex

Modern bathroom with free standing bath and black tiled flooring

New Build Mersea Island, Essex

New Build Mersea Island, Essex

Modern living space with feature fireplace and fulle height glazing

New Build Mersea Island, Essex

New Build Mersea Island, Essex

Bespoke open tread modern staircase to the self build project in Essex

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Key Design Features 

floor, creating a seamless and sociable heart to the home. The kitchen is sleek and contemporary, defined by clean lines and a minimalist palette of white and grey, brought to life with a bold green splashback. Concrete-effect floor tiles add an understated, modern touch while helping to reflect natural light throughout the ground floor.

On the first floor, warm timber flooring brings texture and contrast, while a slate feature wall adds drama to the central staircase, creating a visual link between the two levels.

A standout element of the design is the first-floor glazing, which follows the lines of the mono-pitched roof. This not only enhances the striking architectural form of the house but also floods the upper level with natural light and expansive views.

In the upper living room, a feature wall incorporates a fireplace, TV, and custom shelving, with slate tiles used to echo the staircase material and tie the interior design together. Additional interior highlights include a walk-in wardrobe discreetly located behind the master bedroom, and a contemporary family bathroom complete with a freestanding bath bringing luxury and practicality into perfect balance

 
 

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3D Cut-through Plans

3D Floorplans (Ground and First) - View A

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Sustainable Design

Super Structure
The main house was constructed using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), a high-performance building system widely used in residential and light commercial construction. SIPs are made from an insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural facings, typically oriented strand board (OSB), offering excellent thermal performance, structural strength, and airtightness.

Windows & Doors
High-performance double-glazed aluminium windows have been installed throughout the property. These provide exceptional thermal efficiency, durability, and security—while also contributing to the home’s clean, modern aesthetic.

MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery)
Given the airtight nature of the building envelope, ventilation is essential. A Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system has been installed to maintain healthy indoor air quality. This system filters fresh air into the home while simultaneously extracting stale air, all while recovering heat to ensure energy efficiency.

Heating & Hot Water
An Air Source Heat Pump has been installed as the primary system for space heating and domestic hot water. This renewable energy solution supports low-carbon living and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

Electricity Generation

A photovoltaic (PV) solar array has been fitted on the main roof slope, providing on-site electricity generation. While the property remains connected to the national grid, the solar array helps offset energy costs and supports long-term sustainability goals.

 

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Howard and Angela’s , New Build House on Mersea Island has been featured in the Built It Magazine in the November 2019 edition.

 
 
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