and Ian insisted on high levels of insulation and the inclusion of an air source heat pump, aiming to maintain a steady all-year-round temperature. For this reason they still haven’t decided whether to fit doors between the dining area and sitting room, but apart from this the house is virtually finished. “We planned so far ahead that we knew
where key pieces of furniture would go before we started building,” says Ian. Every detail – from the angled kitchen island
which continues a sight line from the hall to the garden, to a secret little cupboard behind the corner of the kitchen to keep the units flush on the other side of the wall – has been metic- ulously thought out and executed. And the icing on the cake for Elaine has been recognition of her garden design, which earned Marshalls building supplies both a regional and a national award for Best Use of a New Product (vitrified paving). “It has completely lived up to all our hopes and
expectations,” says Ian. “There is nothing we would change. It’s a great family house, we have lovely neighbours who bought our old house, and we love nothing more than sitting in the con- servatory enjoying the amazing views. We feel very close to nature here.” Ian adds: “We can see the sunsets, watch the
wildlife, and experience the subtle changes of the landscape throughout the year, all from the comfort of our armchairs. It’s definitely a house for all seasons.”
Contacts/suppliers
Architect: Steve Johnson, MJF Architects ltd 0113 240 0012
Kitchen: Howdens
Granite Worktops: Aktiv Design 01423 871 111
Windows: HWL 0113 2449006
Window system: Residence 9 01452 300912
Air source heat pump: Johnsons Heating & Plumbing Ltd 01423 324269
Plumbing: F and H Smith 01423 562907
Electrical: Mills Electrical ltd 01423 815 480
Roofing: Burton Roofing Merchants Ltd – York 01904 781467
Floor tiles: Smith Brothers 01904 415222 Prices Paving & Tile Ltd 01677 470999
Wall tiles: Topps Tiles Direct Tile Importers 01904 690774
Bathroom suites: Ideal Standard from Plumb Centre
Garden Design: Elaine James Garden Design 01423 330804
Plants:
Johnsons of Whixley 01423 330 234
Summerfield Nursery 07860 834 235 D-tail Plants
01904 780 700
Landscaping: Harrogate Landscapes 0800 975 8112
Garden Paving: Marshalls vitified paving
Decking: Millboard 024 7643 9943
Lighting, hall and lounge: DIYAS
Staircase: Jeld Wen 0114 254 2000
Bricks [Wienerberger]: Keyline Civils & Drainage
0113 235 1133
Self-builders Ian and Elaine James
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customers to see what we’re able to deliver. Our website contains a selection of our work to inspire you. Each client is individual and we will always work to your own needs, however, it’s great to be able to showcase previous examples of our work so you can see what sort of styles you are interested in and start to picture what may work best in your own home.
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HIGH POINT Watching the garden
mature and seeing how well the outdoor space worked with the design of the house
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