This lake-view house in Alappuzha is ‘cool’ in summer

The elegantly designed luxury home on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, in Cherthala, Alappuzha is truly a treat to watch. Most of the widows in this house open to the beautiful lake and lets in lots of fresh, cool air as well. The 5600 sqft house stands in a vast 25-cent plot on the banks of the Vembanad Lake.

The elevation of the house has a combination of the traditional and contemporary styles. The natural stone cladding on outer walls add an elegant contrast here.

The interiors are designed in the open style to ensure good air circulation. Two inner courtyards let lots of natural light into the house as well. Vitrified tiles are paved on the main areas inside the house. Wooden laminate tiles are used to give partitions of spaces. Most of the stylish furniture was bought directly from China, and some others were designed as per the theme of the house.

One courtyard is adjacent to the formal living area, and is heightened using wooden decks. A sitting space has been arranged here.

The dining space is in double height. An eight-seater dining table and a second courtyard complete the area. The staircase is built in wood and toughened glass, and a wash area is arranged beneath it.

A bar counter is arranged in the mezzanine floor and the ceiling has been done in MS tress with ply laminate finish.

There are four bedrooms in the house. The spacious rooms are bath attached and have in-built wardrobes, and dressing spaces as well. Windows from all the bedrooms open to the scintillating sight of the lake outside. The kitchen is built in the modern style with an adjacent work area.

There is a terrace garden on the first storey, and a sitting space is arranged here by spreading synthetic turf. The view of the Vembanad Lake from here is truly breathtaking.

A swimming pool is set on an ‘L’ shaped verandah which extends to the backside of the house. There is an entrance from a ground floor bedroom into the swimming pool though a huge glass window.

A vast and spacious meadow on the back courtyard is one of the highlighting features of this luxury house. This is an ideal space for the family members to gather for small functions or parties.

The cool and refreshing air that flows from the lake easily circulates around the house bringing comfort to the inhabitants even during summer.

Project facts

Location – Chethala, Alappuzha

Area – 5600 SFT

Plot – 25 cents

Owner – Vinod Kumar

Architect – Sebastian Jose, Silpi Architects, Thevara, Kochi

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