The couple worked with KAST Architects to design a home that would sit comfortably in its idyllic natural setting. Carefully positioned so that none of the protected trees needed to be removed, the house is also arranged on a sloping site, with the lower ground floor aligned with the highest part of the land and the first floor cantilevering out to maximise views of the River Fal.

A 39-foot (12m) timber bridge runs through the tree canopy, connecting a new parking area with the front door. “The cantilever appears to float through the trees, giving the impression of a massive treehouse," Nina said.

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