Designed for the Views: Discover Reverse Living at Cookswood

At Cookswood, we believe a home should elevate everyday living. Our reverse living option, available across all pitched roof designs – The Nest, The Cottage, The Barn, and The Executive Barn – reimagines the traditional layout by placing the main living spaces above. The result is a light-filled, contemporary environment that captures the wonderful views of the estate, and creates a seamless setting for both relaxation and entertaining - the essence of modern countryside living.

What is Reverse Living?

Reverse living transforms a home into an elevated sanctuary. By placing the main living spaces on the upper floor and reserving the ground level for bedrooms and private retreats, the design offers a refined balance of elegance, comfort, and modern sophistication.

This layout immerses daily life in light and panoramic views, with kitchens, dining areas, and living rooms opening out to the sweeping beauty of woodland, lakes, and countryside. Entertaining becomes an occasion, framed by nature’s ever-changing backdrop, while the ground floor remains a cocoon of tranquillity – a private haven for rest and renewal. Expansive windows and a balcony with a sleek glass balustrade draw the outdoors in, framing uninterrupted views across woodland, lakes, and open countryside.

Why Choose Reverse Living?

• Maximise the Views – Picture yourself waking up and heading upstairs to a light-filled kitchen, dining, and living area overlooking the woodland, lakes, and rolling Somerset countryside.

• Flooded with Natural Light – Higher living spaces mean more windows catching the sun throughout the day, creating warm, airy interiors.

• Perfect for Entertaining – Hosting family and friends in an elevated open-plan space adds drama and atmosphere, with nature as your backdrop.

• Peace and Privacy – Bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground floor create calm, restful retreats, away from the energy of shared spaces.

  
  

An Inspired Option Across Our Pitched Roof Homes

Whether you’re drawn to the contemporary elegance of The Nest, the traditional charm of The Cottage, or the striking, spacious layouts of The Barn and The Executive Barn, you can choose reverse living to perfectly suit your lifestyle. Each home is designed with flexibility in mind, ensuring your living space enhances both everyday moments and special occasions.

Craft Your Bespoke Home

The reverse living option is just one of the many ways our dedicated design team can help you shape a home that is uniquely yours. At Cookswood, every property is crafted as more than just a house, it becomes a sanctuary designed around your lifestyle, a place to gather with loved ones, and a seamless frame to the beauty of the natural surroundings.