THE LIVING ROOM (LEFT) AND THE LOG BURNER AND LOG STORE IN THE FAMILY ROOM
Keith says he managed to take the whole
process of supervising the build in his stride, using his experience but also paying credit to his contractors which he says were, with few exceptions, helpful and flexible. Potton’s guid- ance was excellent, though Keith says he belatedly discovered that, as he developed the property, VAT could be reclaimed on all of the
elements of the permanent structure. But the Wilsons’ home is first and foremost an illustration of how a family, working together, can achieve self build dreams which would be beyond the reach of a single generation. “I don’t think this would work for all families,” warns Marion. “You have to be very accommo- dating. But it works very well for us.”
Key facts
Estimated value of the plot: £200,000 Cost of build (complete): £375,000 Estimated current value of property: £650,000 – £700,000
Suppliers:
• Design and timber frame building supply: Potton Homes Eltisley Road, Great Gransden, Sandy SG19 3AR Tel: 01767 676400 Email:
sales@potton.co.uk
• Streetscene elevation for planning: MS Ford Associates (consulting engineers)
147 Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, Cambridge CB2 5JN
Tel: 01223 510309 Email:
info@msford.co.uk
• Electrical: MH Geaves 105 Everton Road, Sandy SG19 2PD Tel: 01767 261 289
• Glazing: Alan Jones Glazing Services 112 Norton Rd, Stotfold, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 4PG Tel: 01462 834392
• Roofing: Manor Roofing Unit 2/Bewley/Slip End, Baldock SG7 6SF Tel: 01462 743150
selfbuilder & homemaker
www.sbhonline.co.uk
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