A MODERN home in a dramatic location on the Malvern Hills has won an award for the most innovative building.

The building is owned by Steve and Fiona Peet, who transformed an early Victorian house on the ridge near the Wyche Cutting.

Malvern Civic Society handed out the award.

Its citation says: “With their architect Nick Joyce and with high-quality craftsmanship from a totally local workforce, they have created an exciting building which not only makes full use of its wonderful site, but incorporates the very latest technology in its use of resources.”

A plaque was presented to Mr and Mrs Peet by society president Dudley Brook.

Mr Peet said: “Fiona and I are thrilled to bits to have won the award.

“It’s a real tribute to the hard work of our architect and builders.”

John Dixon, of the society, said there had been a significant number of high-quality contenders for the award this year.

He said: “A pair of semi-detached houses in Merick Road, Malvern Link, built by Steve Bone and his son Lee are some of the very best houses built in Malvern in recent years.

“They interpret Victorian style using modern materials and the latest ecological technology. In a normal year they might well have won the society’s award.”

Other outstanding nominations included a Festival Housing development in Victoria Park Road; a house by Dennis Flanigan in Cockshot Road; new flats by David Hill and Goldhall Developments next to the former Vaults pub at Link Top; and Henry’s Café in Church Street.

The society has presented the award every year since 1994 to the best new or restored buildings.

Mr Dixon said: “Its objective is to stimulate excellence in architecture, design and craftsmanship in the Malvern area. Winning the award brings considerable local prestige.”