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Clarence House
by Isla James Interiors

Clarence House

by Isla James Interiors

Shortlisted: Residential Market Value £2.5-5 Million Award

The International Design & Architecture Awards 2026

Isla James Interiors

Isla James Interiors has completed a comprehensive transformation of a family residence set within 1.5 acres on the exclusive Wentworth Estate. The project reimagines a dated property into a bright and welcoming home that blends contemporary comfort with the character of a traditional British country house.

When Isla James Interiors first visited the property, the entrance hall felt uninviting, lacking storage and opening onto a dark corridor dominated by a heavy timber staircase. Low ceilings and dated finishes created a stark contrast with the impressive scale of the house. The clients asked Isla James Interiors to modernise the interior while preserving the warmth and familiarity associated with a classic country home.

A key driver of the renovation was the desire to strengthen the relationship between the house and its garden. Isla James Interiors developed a biophilic design approach that connects interior living spaces with the landscape, allowing natural light and greenery to become integral parts of daily life. A new double sided glass extension at the rear of the home plays a central role in this vision. Large sliding doors and corner openings lead directly into the garden, while three lantern rooflights allow daylight to flood the interior. Continuous flooring was selected to extend outdoors, further blurring the boundary between inside and outside.

Isla James Interiors
Isla James Interiors

The design also reflects the family’s passion for golf and the home’s proximity to the nearby course. Isla James Interiors introduced a dedicated golf simulator within the games room, connected to the main house through a glazed walkway. A bespoke golf boot room with personalised cubbies provides organised storage for equipment and accessories.

Throughout the home, Isla James Interiors crafted distinct yet cohesive spaces including a gentleman’s club inspired study, a sophisticated home bar and open plan entertaining areas. Together these elements create a refined yet relaxed family environment designed for both everyday living and social gatherings.

Interior Designer: Isla James Interiors

Architect: Ascot Design

Construction: iStyle Ltd

Photography: Joey Kendel-Brown

Isla James Interiors has been shortlisted for Residential Market Value £2.5-5 Million Award in The International Design & Architecture Awards 2026.

Isla James Interiors
Isla James Interiors

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