Malahax
Ely, Cambridgeshire

SOLD

Architect: Jonathan Ellis-Miller

Register for similar homes

" A striking punctuation to the landscape, corten-steel clads the two structures, interrupted by swathes of full-height glazing that draw exceptional natural light throughout the living space."

Malahax consists of two single-storey, steel-frame buildings, designed by the celebrated architect Jonathan Ellis-Miller. The property sits in a wonderful rural location, surrounded by the expansive landscape of the Cambridgeshire Fenlands. A striking punctuation to the landscape, corten-steel clads the two structures, interrupted by swathes of full-height glazing that draw exceptional natural light throughout the living space.

The property is approached via a private driveway to the front of the house, which offers parking for two vehicles. The internal living areas measure just shy of 1,000 square feet in total and are formally configured in a lateral, modular layout, defined by a series of sliding doors and partitions. The interior walls are timber clad with exposed steel beams. A tiled concrete floor runs underfoot.

The larger of the two structures houses the primary living area, an impressively light, open-plan living room with a galley kitchen at one end and a wood burner in the central plan. Two bedrooms are separated from the living room by a set of sliding doors, with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom adjoining the two sleeping areas. Floor-to-ceiling glazing spans the full length of one wall, framing far-reaching views across the landscape and providing extensive solar gain throughout the course of the day. A set of bi-fold doors open the interior space out onto the terrace, with steps to a sunken garden, raised planters and a dining area. The garden is surrounded by mature trees, providing privacy and a natural boundary.

The secondary building is currently organised as an artist’s studio with a third bedroom adjacent and additional bathroom dividing the two rooms. Both rooms have excellent light and underfloor heating runs throughout.

Prickwillow, a small village of approximately four hundred residents and is said to take its name from the ‘prickets’ of willow used to make thatch that grew in the surrounding marshy land. The cathedral city of Ely is three miles away and has a good selection of amenities and schools.

Cambridge can be reached in 45 minutes by car and transport links to London are excellent, with a direct train line from Ely to London King’s Cross in one hour and fifteen minutes. The coast is reachable in one hour by car.

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.


Related stories


Related sales


Recently Viewed