An Teallach, Moonzie Mill

The Site

A modern house with a grey metal roof under construction, outdoors on a sunny day, surrounded by trees and open fields, with a partially developed yard and construction materials.

Forge Design Studio’s very first development project of their own!

After many years of searching for a suitable opportunity, we purchased a building plot in Fife in 2022. Set deep in the countryside of rural Fife yet only 10 minutes from the historic and popular town of St Andrews the site was vacant having been the location of a former joinery works.

The site had an existing planning consent which we re-worked and re-submitted in May 2022, tailoring our response more closely to the orientation and context of the site. Subtle shifts and changes to the geometry and arrangement of the plan have resulted in a dynamic floor plan which optimises the all-round 360deg views from the site

A modern house under construction in a rural area, surrounded by green fields and trees, with a partly cloudy sky.
Modern kitchen featuring a large marble island, wooden cabinetry, open shelving with dishes and glassware, hanging pendant lights, seating area with wooden chairs, and sliding glass doors.
Interior view of a modern home staircase with wooden railing and staircase, white walls, visible door, and a glimpse of a living area with blue wall and brown couch.

The final internal plan is working well and we’re really pleased with the light and airy feel of the interiors. The orientation of the courtyard garden to the north-west is also ideal and we’ve already enjoyed a number of spectacular sunsets.

Following a recent visit by the Building Inspector from Fife Council we have now received our Completion Certificate. We are excitedly preparing to launch the property as a short term holiday let. Some great feedback has been received and we are confident that it will be a successful and popular venture.

Open modern kitchen and dining area with wooden furniture, pendant lights, and a bar counter with chairs.

Drawings

Site plan of a residential property showing the layout of a new build property, garden, outbuildings, stone walls, fencing, trees, and pathways.
Architectural ground floor plan of a house showing rooms such as garage, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, lounge, utility, study, and outdoor areas with labeled spaces and doorways.
Architectural first floor plan with multiple bedrooms and various bathrooms, including family bath and en-suite bathrooms, along with outdoor patio area and landscape features.
Line drawing of a house with a sloped roof, large windows, a chimney, and a small stone wall, with a dirt path leading to it and trees surrounding the area.
Architectural Sketchup 3D model of a modern house with a sloped roof, large windows, and outdoor patio, accompanied by two large trees
3D architectural Sketchup model of a modern two-story house with a sloped roof, skylights, and a balcony, surrounded by trees.
3D architectural Sketchup model of a modern two-story house with a sloped roof, skylights, and a balcony, surrounded by trees.
Aerial view of a house under construction with exposed roof framing, construction materials, and surrounding dirt yard.
An aerial view of a house under construction with roofing complete, surrounded by construction materials, vehicles, and greenery.
An aerial view of a modern house with a dark roof, surrounded by a yard with trees, gardens, and an open area with bare soil.