Green Shutters, Freshwater East, Pembrokeshire

Greenshutters occupies a sought-after and elevated position in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, moments from Freshwater East beach and near award-winning Barafundle Bay. With panoramic sea views, the house has been architecturally designed to incorporate excellent energy efficiency and has incredibly bright living spaces finished to exacting standards. Private front and rear gardens and wide light-drenched balconies and terraces offer plentiful outside space, alongside the rarity of off-street parking.



Environmental Performance



Excellent energy performance is key to the architectural success of the house, which has been built to Passivhaus standards. South-facing, triple-glazed windows ensure excellent insulation and solar gain, while mechanical heat ventilation ensures fresh air circulation throughout. Sustainable, locally sourced materials were used in construction, blending harmoniously with the house's wider context.



The Tour



Set back from a quiet residential lane off the Freshwater East to Lamphey Village road, the house is positioned low in its private plot. Access is via a gated driveway with a good provision of off-street parking; there is also a separate boathouse/garage.



Orientated to take in sea views, the house's contemporary timber silhouette is punctuated with expansive sections of glazing. Following a path through the rear gardens, the primary entrance is positioned on the northerly side of the upper ground level, leading through to a wide entrance hall. From here the spectacular open living space unfolds, arranged in a predominantly open plan and orientated out to views of the sea.



The house has been designed to adapt with ease to the practicalities of day-to-day life. Striking full-height glazing follows the pitch of the roofline and ribbons of clerestory frame sublime views, forming a visual connection to the coastal surroundings and bringing an excellent quality of natural light throughout the day.



High-quality materials and finishes have been selected with great attention to detail, all perfectly in keeping with the architectural integrity of the building. Timber flooring runs underfoot, creating a sense of continuity throughout the interior and out to the decked terrace. A log-burning stove forms a natural, warming centrepiece.



Simple linear forms direct the layout of the contemporary kitchen and dining area, which sits beneath a suspended ceiling to one side. Appliances are neatly housed within bespoke cabinetry topped with solid beech worktops. One of the double bedrooms is positioned on this level, with independent access to the balcony. It also has an en suite bathroom, complete with a bathtub. A separate WC is positioned adjacent.



The central stairwell leads down to the four quiet sleeping areas on the lower level, all of which have external access and a well-considered provision of storage space. A laundry room completes the lower storey's plan.



Outdoor Space



The terraces have been orientated to optimise the south-facing light and provide an ideal position for outdoor dining in the summer months, with borders dense in herbaceous plants and perennials providing a natural sense of seclusion. Undulating lawns surround the house and there is also a boathouse/garage for additional parking and storage.



The Area



Freshwater East, a sandy mile-long sheltered bay with stunning caves, can be accessed via a beach path at the end of the garden. Barafundle Bay, Manorbier, Tenby and Broadhaven South are also all within easy reach.



The wider area is renowned for extensive outdoor activities and Green Shutters is brilliantly positioned for walking, climbing, swimming, beach combing, horseriding, birdwatching, seal and puffin spotting, coasteering, kayaking, surfing, paddle boarding, sailing, diving and cycling.



Connections to the M4 motorway provide quick links to South West Wales, Bristol, and London, while Lamphey’s train station and Swansea Airport are the nearest transport hubs.



Council Tax Band: E