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1 month ago |
self-build.co.uk | Jane Crittenden |Jen Grimble |Richard Webber |Caroline Ednie
Anthony and Alison Goodey built their traditional oak-framed home after a change in planning law allowed them to section off a piece of land belonging to their livery stable yard, bought some years before Keen horse riders, Anthony and Alison Goodey bought a 50-acre livery yard and equestrian centre in Essex over 17 years ago after Anthony semi-retired from the family building business, Goodey Construction. During this time, the government relaxed planning laws around developing brownfield...
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1 month ago |
travellowdown.com | Richard Webber
Perched high above a seemingly never-ending stretch of golden sand on the rocky North Devon coast sits a gem of a hotel. Paula and I were fortunate to experience three nights at the Saunton Sands Hotel and would return like a shot, so impressed were we with every aspect of our stay. As the Saunton Sands’ glossy brochure states, this is “the hotel with everything” and no truer words were written. The Saunton Sands Hotel enjoys an unbeatable location.
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2 months ago |
self-build.co.uk | Caroline Ednie |Richard Webber |Jen Grimble |Jane Crittenden
The Pickards owned a pretty plot overlooking the surrounding countryside and a small waterfall, so they took some inspiration from an iconic house to create the home of their dreams The story of Alastair and Nicola Pickard’s new family home in rural Stirlingshire is one that began with lofty aspirations combined with a modest budget. The resulting property, called The Watershed, is not only unique and contemporary, but its value almost doubled as soon as it had been completed. In terms of...
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Mar 4, 2025 |
self-build.co.uk | Caroline Ednie |Richard Webber |Jen Grimble |Jane Crittenden
Self builders Rick and Julie Anderson replaced a former chicken shed in the Kent countryside with a beautiful, contextual two-storey home It’s quite a leap to imagine that Malt House was, until relatively recently, a large chicken shed.
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Feb 14, 2025 |
self-build.co.uk | Richard Webber |Jen Grimble |Jane Crittenden |Caroline Foster
When Zoe Freeman’s 1950s bungalow revealed its flaws, she seized the chance to take on a self build project, crafting a sustainable dream home filled with character and charm With her positive mindset, Zoe Freeman, a GP, turned challenges into opportunities when her 1950s pebble-dashed bungalow presented a cascade of issues. Things hit rock bottom when a severe water leak in the loft caused significant damage, which was compounded by her insurance company’s refusal to cover the costs. This...
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Having lived in West Somerset for most of my life, I'd never checked out the waterfall at St Audries Bay. Well, finally got there! #waterfall #Somerset @VisitSomerset https://t.co/s9YyGzdgq2
Exmoor delights whatever time of year, but nothing beats an early morning walk on a fine spring day exploring this unbeatable scenery. My route included Larkbarrow, Doone Valley, Cloud Farm and Stowey Allotment. @ExmoorNP #exmoor #walking https://t.co/SQhR47KQ9b
Saunton Sands Hotel – North Devon https://t.co/ezTYqbxoGU