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EDITOR’S LETTER Claire Lloyd has been a member of the Homebuilding & Renovating team for 14 years. She’s currently in the midst of another renovation. IMAGE: ANDREW SYDENHAM Bringing the outside in with plentiful glazing has become a hallmark of the modern home, and rightly so — introducing natural light and views of the garden has never been so paramount. However, if on completion of a self-build or extension project those views resemble the aftermath of Glastonbury festival, it can rather spoil that feeling that you’ve finally crossed the finishing line. I admit, it’s a mistake I’ve made on my own projects; in a bid to get the house habitable, the garden is overlooked. While currently blessed with an established garden, I’m feeling the effects of this during my latest renovation — the recent wet, warm weather has seen an explosion of weeds, overgrown borders and untended beds. (I’m taking comfort in the fact that I’ve well and truly done my bit for the No Mow May campaign.) The lesson here is that considering the landscaping in conjunction with a building project can pay dividends. Over on page 64 we provide some great examples of self-build, renovation and extension projects which demonstrate the fruitful results of doing just that. New builds can perhaps benefit the most — a great landscaping scheme can help a new addition feel instantly established in its surroundings. (There are more garden design tips on page 104.) For those who want to capitalise on the connection between house and garden, turn to page 108 for our design masterclass to creating a sunroom and page 135 for our ultimate guide to patio doors. Finally, giving the concept of being green fingered a new meaning, we’ve put together 10 ideas for creating a more sustainable garden (page 169). Enjoy the issue. Subscribeforless Subscribe and get three issues for just £3 with a savingof 75% w w w.magazinesdirect.com/hbrjul22 or call 0330 333 1113 and quote A54U 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9 homebuilding.co.uk 9

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CONTENTS 22INTO THE WOODS 40ON THE COVER FAR HORIZONS This self-builder gave up life in west London to The fact they both worked at sea didn’t stop this create her own stunning home in Warwickshire couple building their North Yorkshire home 52ON THE COVER NEW & IMPROVED 176ON THE COVER GREENER BY DESIGN Adding another floor was just one of the ways The design, construction and interior fit-out this former bungalow was totally transformed of this Passivhaus was done DIY by one couple 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9 homebuilding.co.uk 13

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161 17 INSIGHT 104CREATING A ROOM GREEN The latest news, products, OUTDOORS HOMES workshops, events and ideas for self- builders, extenders and renovators Achieving an outside entertaining space that will see you through the seasons ON THE COVER ON THE COVER ECO IDEAS 64GREAT GARDEN DESIGN EVERY ISSUE Six amazing examples of how 108CREATING THE PERFECT you can create a serene outdoor space GARDEN ROOM to complement your self-build, We look at everything you need to know, renovation or extension project from design styles to materials, costs and those all-important Building Regs ON THE COVER 117ASK THE EXPERTS 163GREEN NEWS This month, our experts answer Low-carbon plasterboard, 78MASONRY:14 THINGS your self-build and home improvement cob building breakthrough, YOU SHOULD KNOW questions on concrete flooring, installing recycled glass mosaic and more If you're taking on a self-build, here are a lightwell, kitchen lighting and more the main reasons brick and block is a ON THE COVER popular choice for constructing walls 165WHAT NEXT FOR 87HOW TO FIX THOSE ON THE COVER WOODBURNERS? CREAKING FLOORBOARDS News editor Jack Woodfield looks 124KITCHEN LAYOUT IDEAS at the pros and cons of this popular A quick guide to identifying and solving Our experts advise you how heating source and assesses its this common renovation problem to get the most out of your kitchen future in a net zero carbon world 91WALK-ON TERRACES ON THE COVER ON THE COVER Designer Bethany Scott explains how you can maximise your outdoor 135THE ULTIMATE BUYER'S 169DESIGNING AN ECO space by creating a stylish terrace GUIDE TO PATIO DOORS FRIENDLY GARDEN All you need to know about choosing From improving its diversity to the most suitable doors, whether it's for making sustainable choices, we a self-build or a renovation project show you how to improve your garden’s eco credentials 95SHOWER ENCLOSURES 149BEGINNER'S GUIDE ON THE COVER Four of the best enclosures to TO SELF-BUILD update your bathroom in style Everything you should know about 175WHAT USE IS SOLAR building your first self-build — from CONTROL GLASS? ON THE COVER finding a plot to financing your project We look at whether this clever form of glazing is the solution to 97NAVIGATING BUILDING 159ON-SITE HEALTH & controlling glare and heat MATERIAL COST RISES SAFETY ADVICE With prices rising ever higher, Andy How to ensure your building site is a safe Stevens explains the implications environment for you and your builders ON THE COVER 202AMAZING HOMES Overcoming a host of 101LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT design challenges to create an amazing CERTIFICATES EXPLAINED hillside home in the tree canopy All you need to know about Lawful Development Certificates 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9 homebuilding.co.uk 15

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INSIGHT A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jack Woodfield and Amy Reeves IMAGE: JIM STEPHENSON Capital gains analysed, the City of London is the best place to live for home renovators, where an incredible 98.7% of T he City of London is the easiest place to get planning requests were granted. planning permission in the UK, according to new research. Leader Floors examined the The areas closest behind were Copeland in last eight years of planning application data from Cumbria with 96.4%, the Isles of Scilly with 95.6% the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local and Richmondshire with 95.5%. Government and calculated the percentage of planning applications that were accepted Maldon in Essex is the hardest place to obtain and rejected. planning permission, with 40.4% of applications denied over the last eight years. From over 300 district planning authorities 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9 homebuilding.co.uk 17

OUTDOOR CHARM Insulation Millboard’s Vintage Weathered Oak fits the bill composite decking replicates the character of timber, but without the Insulation fitted in six million UK maintenance. £98.94/m2 homes over 10 years has saved households around £194 on their annual gas bills, new research shows. The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) research revealed that £1.15bn will have been saved per year from new loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and heating controls, or a similar package of measures being installed in these homes between 2009-2019, with Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) upgraded from band D to band C. Jess Ralston, ECIU analyst, said: “If we want to increase security of supply and reduce bills at the same time, the only answer is to use less gas. That means insulation. Insulation cuts the energy being wasted from leaky roofs and walls, and cuts the amount of gas we need to keep warm, bringing down bills.” SOLAR STYLE BUILD EVENTS 8 JULY 2022 Illuminate a GRANTED PLANNING pergola or covered 25-26 JUNE 2022 PERMISSION: HOW TO GET garden area with SURREY HOMEBUILDING YOUR PROJECT MOVING Cox & Cox’s Solar & RENOVATING SHOW Black Wicker Potton Show Centre, Cambridgeshire pendant. £85 Sandown Park, Surrey This one-day course from Potton will Get one-to-one advice for your self-build, be invaluable for self-builders looking to move forward with confidence after extension or renovation from the industry securing planning permission for their build. experts and browse the latest innovative products that could help transform your project. Planning reforms Eco-friendly announced fence care New planning reforms were Ronseal has launched a announced by Prince Charles sustainable fence care product, in the Queen’s Speech in May, which comes in an eco-friendly including plans ‘to give residents more pouch and incorporates a ‘just add water’ formula. Ultimate involvement in local development’. Fence Life Concentrate comes in a 950ml pouch which makes The forthcoming Levelling Up and five litres of paint once diluted, * ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY TOOLSTATION making it Ronseal’s longest- Regeneration Bill was one of 38 lasting formula. new Bills unveiled, which will The product provides protection in all weather £3,024 serve as the replacement conditions on any type of outdoor for the scrapped Planning wood, and comes with 90% less Bill, which had previously packing than a standard 5L tub. RRP for the product is £17. is how much the been announced in the average home renovation Queen’s Speech in 2021. project in the UK goes Visit www.homebuilding. over budget* co.uk for more up to date developments on this story. 18 homebuilding.co.uk 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9

INSIGHT GO ALL NATURAL Finish a contemporary, sustainable space with a Coir Boucle Natural floor from Sisal and Seagrass. Available for £26.60/m2 STAR FINISH The Memphis Porcelain Lead Tiles from Hyperion Tiles feature a decorative star print in six stylish colours (Denim pictured). With unrefined edges for a handmade encaustic feel, the tiles cost £55/m2. The green generation Astaggering 81% of Generation Z and Millennials aged between 16-41 would be happy to pay more for a property if it meant it had a heat pump, solar panels or electric vehicle charger. A slim 7% of Generation Z (those aged 16-27) believe heat pumps are an important sustainable energy solution to have installed on a property within the next five years. Michael Lewis, CEO of E.ON UK, which commissioned the research, said: “Improving a home’s energy efficiency is the most effective way to help lower energy use and bills, and help the country take action for the climate. Heat pumps and other sustainable technologies are crucial tools to help to reduce the emissions from heating our homes.” The E.ON research surveyed 2,000 respondents aged 16-56 in March 2022. 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9

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INSIGHT *ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY TOOLSTATION DOGGY DESIGNS Keep a muddy dog close to the back door with Martin Moore’s bespoke dog shower in a boot room or utility space. Shown here is a New Deco design in Farrow & Ball’s Light Blue with a quartzite worktop. Utility rooms start from £15,000. 49%of homeowners said that the kitchen was the most stressful room in the house to renovate, while the bathroom (22%) was the second most stressful room to renovate* THREE GREAT BASIN TAPS Grohe’s Essence monobloc basin tap, This Verge basin mixer with an A wall-mounted mixer tap, Bathroom with its inbuilt temperature limiter, angular, stainless steel finish from Mountain’s Trent design is made from is now available in Brushed Warm Crosswater is available from solid brass with a polished chrome Sunset for £346.62. Sanctuary Bathrooms for £146.30. finish. £54.99 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9 homebuilding.co.uk 21

REAL PROJECT CONTEMPORARY SELF-BUILD AT ONE WITH NATURE The cedar cladding has been left untreated so that over time, it will weather and blend in with its woodland backdrop. Two sedum roofs have also been incorporated to help the property harmonise with the green surroundings. 22 homebuilding.co.uk 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9

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ADDED LANDSCAPING The back of the house is west facing, so it catches the evening sun. After excavating and building the house into the hillside, this area needed to be backfilled with stone. This unexpected £65,000 outlay ate into Sarah’s landscaping budget, and she has subsequently done a lot of the work on the garden herself. 24 homebuilding.co.uk 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9

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timeline Built Contractor started Moved access road on site in NOVEMBER 2017 MAY 2018 JULY 2019 Excavated Wind and Builders plot watertight finished work APRIL 2018 FEBRUARY 2019 SEPTEMBER 2019 OWNER Sarah Farrington S arah Farrington is no stranger to the highs and lows of PROJECT Contemporary self-build the self-build process. With numerous successful renovations LOCATION Stratford-upon-Avon, under her belt, Sarah, an interior designer, completed her first Warwickshire self-build, a knock-down and rebuild in London, in 2015. BUILD TIME 22 months BUILD ROUTE Architect-designed Two years later, the attractions of a more rural lifestyle in plans, project management shared Warwickshire beckoned, along with the challenge of taking between Sarah and main contractor on another self-build. “Once you’ve done a build yourself and CONSTRUCTION Masonry blockwork designed your own layout, it’s tough finding another house SIZE 410m² that works,” she says. Initially, Sarah looked out for renovation PLOT COST £960,000 opportunities, but soon switched her focus to plots of land. BUILD COST £1.1 million VALUE £2.3m - £2.4m After 18 months, a promising parcel of land came onto the market. Situated just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, it WORDS Rebecca Foster came with six acres, gorgeous views and detailed planning PHOTOGRAPHY Richard Kiely permission for a new house. “It was everything we’d dreamed of,” says Sarah. “I knew exactly where the plot was because I’d walk my dog up there. I’d always thought it was ripe for development so when it came up for sale, I grabbed it!” At that point, the plot housed a run-down gamekeeper’s cottage, with planning permission to demolish and rebuild. And luckily, Sarah loved the house design that had already been submitted by architect Roger Abbot, since retired. FINE-TUNING THE DESIGN The approved proposal was for a contemporary house built into the hillside, clad in cedar boards to harmonise with surrounding woodland. “The plan was for the ground floor to be tucked in below the existing ground level, so the house wouldn’t be too tall. I think the low-level lateral plan and flat green roof at the back is “Once you’ve done a build and designed your own layout, it’s tough finding another house that works” 26 homebuilding.co.uk 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9

REAL PROJECT CONTEMPORARY SELF-BUILD the build DURING Sarah managed the construction of the access road, DURING A main contractor was hired to oversee the pouring site excavation, drainage and tree protection barriers. It of the concrete raft foundations, as it was one of the most took four weeks to excavate the site in a wet April. crucial aspects of the build. DURING Waterproofed concrete retaining walls were built DURING As much of the self-build is built into the hillside, and a perforated land drain was installed to take the storm it was decided that masonry brick and block was most water run-off. suitable for the construction system. DURING While the oak trusses in the open-plan kitchen DURING Because of the long lead time, Sarah ordered all the weren’t planned by the architect, Sarah felt they would be glazing before the land purchase completed, but made sure a valuable addition to the space. the supplier would refund in full if the sale fell through. 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9 homebuilding.co.uk 27

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REAL PROJECT CONTEMPORARY SELF-BUILD MAIN FEATURE The oak trusses in the open-plan kitchen-dining- living area are one of Sarah’s favourite design features — she was keen to include a natural material that mirrored the woodland outside. The characterful design element has been carried through to the window lintels throughout. 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9 homebuilding.co.uk 29

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REAL PROJECT CONTEMPORARY SELF-BUILD OPEN-PLAN LIVING The main living area and open-plan reception rooms are positioned on the upper level of the property to maximise the far-reaching views. Sliding glazed doors lead out from this level onto the wraparound balcony, where there are two outdoor seating areas. probably what swung it for the planners,” says Sarah. completed. “By that stage most of the hurdles revolved around Aside from a few tweaks to the internal layout, there was how things would fit, how we could achieve a better finish or how to incorporate more storage space,” she says. little she wanted to alter. “There were plans for a cantilevered balcony, but I felt the costs and risks would be too high. I Managing as many as 20 subcontractors could, however, be decided to incorporate some steel supports instead,” she stressful. “I was trying to source things and answer a million says. None of the alterations required additional planning questions a day about what went where and how I wanted permission, which allowed Sarah to get straight on with things. I was on site 24/7 and working on it in the evenings, too. organising the construction and focus on her real love, the If I’d only had the evenings to deal with it, I’m sure more would interior design side of things. have gone wrong.” As the original architect had retired, Sarah appointed local CREATING A LIGHT-FILLED HOME practice Hayward Smart Architects to take over and put Now the build is complete, Sarah is delighted with the result. The together the drawings for Building Regulations. And having floorplan follows an upside-down layout, with bedrooms on the project managed her previous schemes, Sarah was confident lower level and reception rooms above to make the most of the researching construction systems and building materials. far-reaching views. “As the land was being purchased, rather than twiddling my thumbs, I was avidly reading HB&R and visiting shows to talk “It feels bright and airy thanks to the expanses of floor-to- to experts,” she says. ceiling glass and vaulted ceilings,” she says. “There are sliding doors everywhere, which make it a very inside-outside house. I CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE don’t think I’ve ever lived anywhere where the interiors are so The first step was to put in an access road to the plot. “Then I had beautifully embedded into the external environment.” to wait four months before continuing as the next stage involved excavating the site, which we couldn’t do until everything had Thanks to thick walls packed full of insulation, plus triple- dried off after a wet winter,” says Sarah. glazing, the house is wonderfully warm. “Plus, because of how the house is tucked into the land, it doesn’t feel exposed,” says With excavations complete in May 2018, building work Sarah. “The woodland on the northern side of the building could begin. Before the concrete was poured, a steel lattice helps protect it from the worst of the winter weather.” was inserted at basement level. “We had 18 lorries coming up the road in quick succession to pump the concrete in. I’ve While no self-build novice, she has still learnt plenty from never seen men work so hard as I did on that day,” says Sarah. her latest project. “The biggest challenges crop up in the form The house was watertight by February 2019 and in July that of unexpected costs and having to be ahead of the game in year, Sarah moved in, two months before works were fully terms of managing things,” she says. “But now I’m through the other side, the house is fabulous. I absolutely love it.”  9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9 homebuilding.co.uk 31

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REAL PROJECT CONTEMPORARY SELF-BUILD spotlight on: Building into a hillside Given that a large portion of the house was going to be of the biggest construction challenges. “I’ve had friends built into the ground, Sarah decided masonry blockwork with leaky basements, so getting that side of things right would be the smartest construction option. “I did was a big priority for me. I didn’t want the house to be investigate other systems, including SIPs,” she says. leaking at any point during the next 50 years of its life.” “However, because so much of the structure was going Three methods were used to prevent moisture ingress: to be at basement level or built from glass, I would have incorporating a perimeter drain, a tanking system and been ordering very little anyway. So it wouldn’t have using waterproof concrete. “A lot of research went into been cost effective.” each of these aspects, not to mention a lot of expense — it ended up putting the overall build cost up quite As so much of the house was built into the hillside, significantly,” says Sarah. waterproofing the lower level of the structure was one 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9 homebuilding.co.uk 33

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REAL PROJECT CONTEMPORARY SELF-BUILD PRACTICAL FLOORING Porcelain tiles have been paired with underfloor heating throughout the lower floor of the house. Sarah wanted a solution that would be easy to clean, as she knew she would be in and out from walks across the local countryside. The tiles, Terzetto Stone’s Fiorino in Olive, feature a realistic wood-grain texture which mimics the look of genuine timber. RELAXED TOUCH The Orabel stone resin bath in the master bathroom is from Indigenous, while the tiles are Alanya Rose Honed Marble from Terzetto Stone. 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9 homebuilding.co.uk 35

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the plans UTILITY STUDY SUPPLIERS WC INTERIOR DESIGN Sarah Farrington HALLWAY KITCHEN LIVING ROOM SNUG Interior Design: www.farringtons.design CLOAK ARCHITECT Hayward Smart Architects: ROOM www.hsarchitects.co.uk DINING ROOM STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Frank W Haywood: www.fwhaywood.co.uk FIRST FLOOR MAIN CONTRACTOR Sibbasbridge: GYM LIGHTWELL www.sibbasbridge.co.uk BATHROOM WINDOWS & SLIDING DOORS Velfac: www.velfac.co.uk DRESSING BEDROOM BEDROOM DRESSING BEDROOM ROOM DRESSING ROOM FIREPLACES Contura: www.contura. ROOM eu; Spartherm: www.spartherm.com; DRESSING installation by CK Fires: BEDROOM ROOM www.evonicfires.co.uk EN SUITE EN SUITE EN SUITE STAIRCASE Calarel Joinery: www.calarel.co.uk; designed by Sarah GROUND FLOOR EXTERIOR BALCONY Balustrade SELECTED COSTS SITE EXCAVATION, DRAINAGE, UK: www.balustrade-uk.com; Millboard: STORM SEWERS, LAND DRAIN, www.millboard.co.uk PROFESSIONAL FEES (architect & BACK FILLING £120,000 structural engineer) £50,000 FRONT DOOR & GARAGE DOOR BUILD COST £670,000 Ryterna: www.ryterna.com CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD £40,000 GLAZING £40,000 KITCHEN Harvey Jones: www.harveyjones.com SITE PREPARATION (including INTERIOR FIT-OUT £160,000 tree protection fencing) £10,000 QUARTZ KITCHEN WORKTOPS Silestone: www.cosentino.com BATHROOM Crosswater: www. crosswater.co.uk; Indigenous UK (master bath): www.indigenous.co.uk; Merlyn (shower trays): www.merlynshowering. com; Kudos (shower screens): www. kudosshowers.co.uk; HiB (mirrors): www.hib.co.uk PORCELAIN FLOOR TILES & WALL TILES (bathrooms) Terzetto Stone: www.terzettostone.co.uk INTERIOR OAK DOORS & SKIRTING BOARDS Howdens: www.howdens.com LIGHTING Jim Lawrence: www.jim-lawrence.co.uk; Philips Hue: www.philips-hue.com SOCKETS & SWITCHES Varilight UK: www.varilight.co.uk ELECTRIC BLINDS NV Blinds: www.novatecblinds.co.uk PAINT Farrow & Ball: www.farrow-ball.com 38 homebuilding.co.uk 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9

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timeline House Work House bought began completed NOV 2017 MAY 2018 APRIL 2019 First viewing Planning Roof on Move in SEPT 2017 approved JUNE 2018 MAY 2019 APRIL 2018 HOMEOWNERS Tim and Su Davison I“ t’s always fun to imagine what it would be like to live LOCATION North Yorkshire somewhere exotic,” says Tim Davison, who spends his life PROJECT Extending and remodelling travelling in his role as a ship’s captain. “But after looking at a bungalow Mallorca and New Zealand, my wife Su and I decided North SIZE 350m² in six acres of land Yorkshire was the place for us. My family’s there, and we love BUILD ROUTE Main contractor being near the coast and the moors, plus the ease of transport.” CONSTRUCTION Brick and block BUILD TIME 11 months The couple weren’t looking for a project, but then they HOUSE COST £510,000 found a two-bedroom bungalow on six acres. “The property BUILD COST £278,700 just lent itself to what we wanted to achieve,” says Tim. That VALUE £900,000 work included a total remodel, including an extension where the dining area is now and a new upper storey with bedroom WORDS Alexandra Pratt dormers under a new roof. The exterior is all about clean lines PHOTOGRAPHY Jeremy Phillips and substantial glazing, which has transformed the original modest single-storey property into an impressive and spacious four-bedroom home. PLANNING CHALLENGES The couple hadn’t intended to extend upwards as there was planning permission for a side extension, but Tim’s brother, Jamie, who was the main contractor on their project, suggested a new trussed roof with better insulation. With such a dramatic transformation decided on, Tim and Su did require planning permission, which caused a three-month delay. “That pushed us closer to winter and Jamie had to work weekends to get the roof on before the weather changed,” says Su. Tim agrees, saying: “It was our biggest challenge, but luckily we had a six-week period with no rain, so we got it weathertight.” Jamie also recommended Tim and Su’s architect, Sean “There’s something special about designing your own home and being able to start from scratch” 42 homebuilding.co.uk 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9

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TIMBER ACCENTS Having an oak trim throughout the house was one of several ideas introduced to the build by Tim’s brother Jamie and Su’s father. The flooring throughout the ground floor is Karndean’s Van Gogh in Spring Oak. McLean, and the couple worked closely with him on the Tim and Su decided to use mains electricity for heating, floorplan in particular, as they were both keen on an open-plan where they could, so they could opt for green energy suppliers. layout downstairs and a large master suite upstairs. The style is The hot water underfloor heating downstairs runs off the gas also inspired by their travels: a carefully curated interior that boiler, while the underfloor heating upstairs is electric. “It’s blends the modern vibe of large windows and vaulted ceilings amazingly warm — we rarely need to use the bedroom heating,” with the cosiness of a family home. says Tim. “Su and I were both working at sea – Su is a ship’s chef – and EXTERNAL FINISHES we were extremely busy with work for the entire process, so Visually, a big part of the remodel is the choice of exterior we had to spend many late evenings in our cabin marking up finishes. Tim and Su had thought of timber cladding, but finally drawings with our comments,” says Tim. “But Jamie and my opted for cement fibre, as “it’s quite wet here,” says Su. Other dad admirably dealt with everything and there’s no way we finishes are white render and aluminium framed glazing. could have done it without them. Nevertheless, it was still difficult for Su and I. Being away for so long, the time difference, The six acres of surrounding gardens are also important for the late nights, the lack of access to home to see things for Tim and Su but work on the landscaping has also been affected by ourselves all combined to make it very hard.” Added to this, the delays. “Our landscape designer created a garden that is easy to couple were also planning their wedding and juggling both sets maintain with seasonal changes,” says Su, a keen gardener. “But of plans became overwhelming. “There were times when I just it’s a long process; it took us six months to get the driveway and wanted to walk away from the house,” says Su. electric gates installed. Then we missed our opportunity to plant 38 white cherry trees last year, due to Covid.” REMODELLING BEGINS Once the build was underway, with Tim’s brother in charge, the Unsurprisingly, the couple hardly saw their property during process went smoothly. The new roof with the dormers vastly works, so walking into the finished home for the first time was increases the usable area of the home. With Su keen not to feel emotional. “It was the best moment,” says Tim. “Nothing can the bite of a North Yorkshire winter, warmth was important. The compare to that feeling and I still get it every time I step into new roof has 500mm of insulation to keep things snug but the the house. There’s something special about designing your original walls of the bungalow were solid, so Jamie fixed 62.5mm own home and being able to start from scratch.” Su agrees: “It’s of Kingspan to the exterior and added 100mm into the floors. a huge contrast to living in a ship’s cabin. The joy of being at home makes it very difficult to go back to work!” 44 homebuilding.co.uk 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9

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the plans SUPPLIERS FIRST FLOOR AFTER ARCHITECT Sean McLean Design: 07711 127641 BEDROOM INTERIOR DESIGN Ripon Interiors: www.riponinteriors.co.uk BEDROOM EN SUITE MAIN CONTRACTOR Jamie Davison, BEDROOM Tees View Developments: 07941 062916 DRESSING EN SUITE BEDROOM LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Andrew ROOM BATHROOM Harker Groundworks and Landscaping: 07778 207807 LANDING SELECTED COSTS ATTIC SPACE ATTIC ROOM GENERAL BUILDING/STRUCTURAL FIRST FLOOR BEFORE £50,000 STUDY LIVING KITCHEN DINING ELECTRICS £15,000 PANTRY LAUNDRY UTILITY PLUMBING £20,000 LIBRARY HALL SNUG FLOORS £10,000 WC GROUND FLOOR AFTER KITCHEN (INC APPLIANCES) £34,000 ROOF £15,000 WINDOWS £20,000 ROOF TRUSSES £10,000 PAINTING & DECORATING £4,000 PLASTERING/DRY LINING £10,000 JOINERY £16,000 INSULATION £10,000 BEDROOM LIVING ROOM KITCHEN SUN LOUNGE BATHROOM PANTRY BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR BEFORE HALLWAY BEDROOM 50 homebuilding.co.uk THE DETAILS The spacious and highly functional utility room also boasts a dog shower to keep muddy paws away from the new interiors. 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9