Eighteenth-century facade harmoniously blends with an interior of extravagance and panache in a mansion located in the Cotswolds.
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In the picturesque countryside of Gloucestershire, England, a modern architectural marvel stands tall - Daisy Green. This 21st-century Palladian architectural masterpiece, built between 2009 and 2011, is a testament to the harmonious blend of traditional design values and contemporary artistic sensibilities.
Located near the town of Wotton-under-Edge, approximately 15 miles south of Stroud, Daisy Green sits on 116 mature acres, including 90 acres of Cotswold farmland. The estate, which was designed by the late architect Martin Branston for artist and designer Susanna White and her husband John White, creatively merges classic Palladian external elegance with a spectacular and exuberant interior.
The house, constructed with traditional Cotswold stone, boasts over 6,000 square feet of living space spread over three floors. It features tall sash windows, ceiling heights designed for abundant natural light, and a symmetrical façade, all reminiscent of 18th-century Georgian principles. Yet, the interior is a delightful contrast, adorned with antique chandeliers, bespoke furnishings from Susanna’s Whiteworks practice, and a state-of-the-art kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and modern fittings.
The interior design contrasts period-style rooms like a drawing room and formal dining room with a contemporary kitchen. The grand double-height entrance hall, with polished stone flooring and an exquisite wrought metal staircase by artist Matt Livsey Hammond, adds to the property's charm.
Daisy Green embodies a playful "grown-up doll’s house" aesthetic, with a blend of timeless Palladian style and contemporary flair. The master bedroom, for instance, boasts an additional charming mezzanine dressing room or 'snoring room', with a chinoiserie metal balustrade.
The main house provides more than 6,000sq ft of inspirational living space, arranged over three floors in the classical style. Further accommodation is provided in the working studio/annexe, the four-bedroom Daisy Farmhouse, and the two-bedroom Daisy Barn.
As of mid-2025, Daisy Green is still for sale, with a guide price of £6m. The property is being marketed by the Blue Book Agency. The dining room lends itself to entertaining on a grand scale, and the overall effect of Daisy Green is that it feels like it's been there forever, despite its relative newness.
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[1] Blue Book Agency. (n.d.). Daisy Green. Retrieved from Blue Book Agency website
[2] Churchill, Penny. (2021, March 1). Daisy Green: A 21st-Century Palladian Masterpiece in Gloucestershire. Retrieved from Penny Churchill's Newsletter
- For those interested in acquiring a unique real-estate property that seamlessly combines finance and lifestyle, Daisy Green in Gloucestershire, England might be an attractive investment opportunity.
- The home-and-garden enthusiast will appreciate the blend of traditional Palladian design and contemporary artistic sensibilities in the home's home-and-garden areas, such as the stunning interiors and the 116-acre estate with 90 acres of farmland.
