A Cozy and Contemporary Take on a Traditional Log House

I have a beautiful home to share with you today. This English country house is a modern and spacious reimagining of the classic log cabin. Tommerhytte is a stunning four-bedroom, two-story home set within Quarry Wood, a scenic and wildlife-rich enclave on the edge of Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

Expansive windows envelop the structure, offering captivating vistas of the sprawling private acre and the river beyond. Inside, the interiors blend warm, rustic charm with contemporary comforts, crafting a refined and stylish residence spanning over 1,900 sq ft.

cozy sitting room rustic wooden wall built-in bench

The house has an inverted layout, with the living space and main bedrooms on the top floor and two more bedrooms on the lower floor. This way, the living spaces make the most of the far-reaching views of the surrounding landscape.

living room large rug pitched wooden ceiling
built-in bench seating

The first floor has a semi-open circular floor plan. This helps to create a social layout while also having the areas slightly separated from each other. Reclaimed floorboards tie the spaces together, while a stone wall with an open fireplace creates a natural divider between the sitting and dining area.

cozy sitting room brick wall

Large windows on all four sides of the home blend the indoor spaces with the outdoors.

open plan living space wooden ceiling kitchen island

The kitchen sits under a high-pitched wooden roof with a skylight. Bespoke mild steel cabinets are topped with a mixture of Calacatta Vagli marble and steel countertops. 

black kitchen stainless steel countertop
black kitchen with marble topped island

The island is a design by deVOL, surrounded by bar stools for a social aspect.

rustic wooden table dining room large windows stone and wooden walls

On the other side of the stone fireplace lies the dining area with a built-in bench and a rustic wooden table. Pine logs line the walls, creating a cozy chalet vibe in the English countryside.

kitchen table with wooden bench
log house interior
dining room stone wall pitched wooden ceiling
serene bedroom
bedroom exposed wooden ceiling

The house has four bedrooms, two on the top floor and two below. All rooms are painted in muted and calm color tones.

home office log walls
tiny sink marble top

A small home office with wooden walls lies just off the living room. The utility room on the lower floor has a tiny sink with a marble top and wood-cladded walls painted in a muted green tone.

bathroom pitched wooden ceiling freestanding bath tongue and groove paneling
bathroom freestanding bath tongue and groove paneling

The master suite bathroom is a beautiful, calm space with a wooden ceiling, muted green tongue and groove paneling, a freestanding bath under the windows, and fittings by The Water Monopoly.

staircase
english country hous A Cozy and Contemporary Take on a Traditional Log House

The house sits on an elevated plot surrounded by trees. It was designed to sit among the tree canopies while also offering views of the river beyond.

exterior english house surrounded by trees

The house is listed for £2,750,000 at The Modern House.