A contemporary private residence at dusk, warm light glowing through floor-to-ceiling glazing
Prime residential construction

Exceptional homes, built without compromise.

We build, restore and transform the finest private houses in London and the Home Counties - with the craftsmanship, discretion and certainty our clients expect.

London  ·  Surrey  ·  Oxfordshire Scroll
The practice

Ottilie Stone is a specialist builder of prime residential property. For more than two decades we have worked quietly alongside leading architects, interior designers and private clients to deliver homes of genuine distinction.

Every project is led by a director from first drawing to final handover. We keep our order book deliberately small, so each house receives the attention, rigour and care it deserves - and every promise we make is one we keep.

25+
Years building
prime homes
140+
Private residences
completed
£2–40m
Typical project
values
90%
Of work from repeat
clients and referrals
A calm, light-filled drawing room with natural materials and a long clerestory window
Drawing room, Holland Park
What we do

One builder, every discipline.

  • 01

    New-build residences

    Architect-led private houses built from the ground up, from contemporary family homes to country estates.

  • 02

    Whole-house refurbishment

    Complete transformation of period and modern homes, with every service, surface and detail renewed.

  • 03

    Basements & extensions

    Complex structural work, delivered with careful engineering, party-wall diligence and minimal disruption to neighbours.

  • 04

    Listed & heritage buildings

    Sensitive restoration of Grade I and II listed homes, working closely with conservation officers and specialist craftspeople.

  • 05

    Pre-construction & aftercare

    Early cost planning, buildability and programme advice - and a dedicated aftercare team long after the keys are handed over.

Selected work

Houses we are proud to have built.

A small selection of recent projects. Many of our clients value their privacy, so further work is shared in person.

Timber-clad contemporary house lit from within at night

Heath House

HampsteadNew build · 2025
Floating timber staircase beside full-height glazing opening onto a pool terrace

The Glasshouse

CobhamNew build · 2024
Elegant dining room with green velvet chairs and a round mirror

Phillimore Gardens

KensingtonRefurbishment · 2024
Open-plan living space with a walnut feature wall and garden views

Chelsea Park Mews

ChelseaBasement & remodel · 2023
Hands marking up architectural drawings at a timber workbench
Our approach

Certainty, from first sketch to final detail.

Building a prime home should be a pleasure, not a leap of faith. Our process is built around clarity, communication and an uncompromising standard of finish.

  1. Listen & plan

    We join early, understanding the brief, the design team and the ambitions behind the project.

  2. Precise pre-construction

    Transparent costs, realistic programmes and buildability advice before a single brick is laid.

  3. Build with one team

    A director-led site team and trusted craftspeople, many of whom have worked with us for years.

  4. Handover & aftercare

    A meticulous handover, followed by a dedicated aftercare service for as long as you need us.

The finish is extraordinary, but what we value most is how calm the whole process felt. Ottilie Stone did exactly what they said they would, every single time.
Private client  ·  Kensington townhouse
Enquiries

Let's talk about your home.

Whether you are at the earliest stage or ready to build, we would be delighted to hear about your project. Every conversation is held in the strictest confidence.

Studio
Studio address
London SW3
We respond to every enquiry personally, usually within one working day.

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