It’s worth noting that the most significant aspect of what makes this home’s character so special is the way Jesse addressed the first-floor flood line height. This compositional element was designed to feel so low and wide that the requirement for the home to be elevated six feet from grade becomes almost unnoticeable—its width dwarfs the perceived height. Of course, in his usual fashion, Jesse saw this as an opportunity to create tiered planter boxes that serve as extensions of the home’s façade. The result is a balanced massing that feels connected to its surroundings, to the extent that these planter boxes feel like an extension of the façade itself.

The garages, tucked off to the side, follow a similar design language and are dressed as another wing of the home. This design feature reflects the benefit of having a corner lot for Jesse to work with, as he always makes a spectacle out of the two architecturally significant façades he has to work with. In this case, the gable walls featuring arched, stable-style garage doors are a nod to the legacy of the manors and country homes that grace the Cotswolds.