The Roscharch Blotch fireplace, located centrally in the open plan living floor, as with the traditional northern European 'Stube', with its centrally located stove. The freeform gas fireplace is the pivoting point at the intersection of the dining room, TV room and kitchen, with the main stair spinning out tangentially. The gas burner is inserted into a masonry base, finished with a Rockcote render. Mantis floor lamp designed by Bernard Schottlander, supplied by Spence & Lyda. © Prue Roscoe