Willow Tree Farm: Contemporary Home with Board & Batten Cladding

Discover how Millboard® Envello Board & Batten+ wood-effect cladding brings warmth, texture and enduring appeal to this striking contemporary home, balancing bold, modern architecture with a strong connection to its natural surroundings.

Located just a few miles from our Okehampton headquarters, in West Devon, a region renowned for its traditional farmhouses and historic architecture, Willow Tree Farm stands apart. This contemporary home combines clean lines, expansive gable-end glazing and beautifully textured cladding to create a striking presence within the dramatic landscape on the northern border of Dartmoor National Park.

While the crisp rendered walls, light grey metal cladding around the dormer windows and galvanised steel guttering provide a striking, minimalist architectural foundation, it is the Millboard® Envello Board & Batten+ cladding boards in Antique Oak that truly set this project apart, helping to connect the property to its natural surroundings.

Featuring rich reddish-brown hues and natural woodgrain patterning, these cladding boards introduce warmth and character that softens the home's contemporary style, transforming the property from a striking piece of architecture into a place that truly feels like home.

Inspired by traditional board and batten architecture, Envello Board & Batten+ is a composite cladding solution that features a fluted, alternating profile, creating depth, shadow and natural character across the façade.

The slender vertical lines and earthy tones combine to create a stunning frame effect around the striking raked window, drawing the eye upwards and accentuating the building's bold architectural form. Designed to maximise natural light, the glazed elevation helps blur the boundary between indoors and out, allowing natural light to pour into the home to create a welcoming and comfortable space.

The matching corner trims and coloured head screws, two of several trims and accessories within the range, help ensure Envello Board & Batten+ lives up to its name. Derived from the Spanish word for 'envelope', Envello wraps seamlessly around the home's exterior, creating uninterrupted lines and a cohesive finish that enhances the property's clean architectural aesthetic.

While the detailed grain detail and warm tones of Antique Oak may be what first catches the eye, Millboard® Envello Board & Batten+ has been designed to offer more than just visual appeal. Manufactured from a durable wood-plastic composite, the boards deliver the character of traditional timber cladding without the ongoing maintenance requirements associated with natural wood.

Available in seven carefully selected colours, the range offers plenty of design flexibility, from the bright and welcoming appearance of Limed Oak and Smoked Oak to the bold, contemporary tones of Burnt Cedar and Anthracite. Whether complementing traditional architecture or creating contrast within a modern design, there's a finish to suit every project.

Each 200mm x 3.6m board combines strength and durability with a premium, wood-like appearance. Built to withstand rain, UV exposure and the challenges of rural and exposed locations, Envello Board & Batten+ helps ensure homes like Willow Tree Farm retain their character and appeal for years to come.

Of course, achieving such a refined, professional finish requires more than just quality materials. This installation of Millboard® Envello Board & Batten+ was carried out by local contractor Dale Chadwick Carpentry & Construction, a proud member of the Federation of Master Builders, whose attention to detail and quality workmanship are evident throughout the project.

From the alignment of the vertical boards, achieved with the support of the Millboard® Envello cladding aluminium vertical starter trim, to the seamless integration of corner details, the skill and craftsmanship on display throughout Willow Tree Farm help showcase the full design potential of this luxury range. The result is a clean, cohesive exterior that complements the home's contemporary architecture while allowing the texture and distinctive charm of the Antique Oak boards to take centre stage.

Willow Tree Farm demonstrates how thoughtful design, premium materials and expertise can come together to create a home full of personality, warmth and enduring character.

Explore our Millboard® Cladding gallery to discover how homeowners, architects and installers across the UK are using Millboard® products to elevate properties and create stylish, low-maintenance façades.

If you'd like to discover how Millboard® Envello Board & Batten+ could transform your own project, contact our team on 01837 659 901 or at [email protected] for expert advice and product guidance. You can also order Millboard® samples to experience the colours, texture and quality first-hand, helping you choose the perfect finish for your project with complete confidence.