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Polished concrete floors and pale clay plaster on the walls were used throughout the kitchen and living spaces.

The overall home is constructed with larch timber, a British wood, and features a central ridge beam that gives it a butterfly-shaped roof. Shou sugi ban was done on the wood to give it a charred finish.

The bathroom's shower is wheelchair accessible, if needed.

The roof is clad in natural cedar with a copper trim.

A painting by Yael hangs near the Murphy bed in the make-shift guest sleeping quarters.

A flagstone patio is furnished with a table and chairs from Mater.

In addition to featuring an original brick fireplace, the radiant living and dining area also offers direct access the private backyard patio via floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.

Each of the four bedrooms feature large expanses of glazing framing picturesque views of the wide-open countryside. While the rural position of the house presents spectacular serenity, daily amenities (including a well-loved local pub) are within short reach.

Asking £880K, this RIBA award–winning eco home sits perched above the Galloway Hills.

Everything brought to the island must be transported by boat or barge, so furniture is minimal. Carsten purchased the 1960 Rais wood stove more than a decade ago with the intention of using it in a cabin one day.

Working with salvaged and donated materials (and without ferry service), the Stinn Family assembled this dreamy getaway piece by piece.