Windyhill, house in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde, Scotland, UK, designed and furnished by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Windyhill is an Art Nouveau residence in Kilmacolm with a distinctive L-shaped plan and a prominent two-storey round stair tower. The exterior features harled walls and deeply recessed windows that give the building its strong visual character.
The house was designed and built between 1900 and 1901 for Glasgow merchant William Davidson by architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. It represented one of Mackintosh's earliest residential commissions and launched his distinctive approach to domestic architecture.
The interior reflects Glasgow Style principles, merging modern design thinking with traditional Scottish building forms in its rooms and details. Visitors can see how artistic choices shaped the spaces throughout the house.
The property sits on about two acres of land, with the main section containing living spaces and a separate service wing. The Rowantreehill Road location is easily accessible and the grounds allow for comfortable exploration of the outdoor areas.
Train passengers passing by initially compared the building to a barracks, struck by its unconventional appearance for the time. This first reaction illustrates just how bold Mackintosh's design was compared to typical homes of that era.
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