CONTACTS/ SUPPLIERS
TIMBER FRAME
SPECIALISTS Benjamin Allen
www.benjamin-allen.co.uk
SITE INSURANCE
Protek Self Build
www.protekselfbuild.co.uk
BRICKS York Handmade Brick
www.yorkhandmade.co.uk
WINDOWS Bereco
www.bereco.co.uk
Express Bifolding Doors
www.expressbifolds.co.uk
STONE WINDOW SILLS Grecon Architectural Stone
www.greconuk.co.uk
PREFORMED WINDOW ARCHES
Keystone Group
www.keystonegroup.co.uk
STAIRCASE & GALLERIED
BALUSTRADES Woodbase Joiners
www.woodbasejoiners.co.uk
ROOF LANTERNS
The project turned out to be a full-time job and Darren and Juliet found themselves onsite almost every weekend. “We were involved in lots of aspects of the build, including painting the external open eaves and pointing the pre-formed brick arches,” says Darren. “You shouldn’t underestimate the time commitment involved in a self-build.”
However, all their hard work paid off the day the scaffolding was removed. “We could finally see the natural beauty of the handmade bricks, the traditional wooden sash windows and the detailing of the open eaves,” says Darren. “After weeks of driving around the country, it was a magical moment.”
THE FINISHED ARTICLE
The completed property is a stunning juxtaposing of tradition and modernity, heritage bricks and Georgian-style sash windows beautifully blending with a sleek, open-plan interior. The home’s timber frame is referenced throughout, in the property’s doors, staircase and natural wooden floors, while extensive glazing allows for a seamless flow between the interior and exterior spaces.
As well as five bedrooms, the home also benefits from a large, open-plan living zone that is perfect for family socialising. “Our favourite aspect of the house is the free-flowing kitchen and dining room,” says Darren. “It has a real wow factor.” Sitting at the centre of the building, the garden wraps around the room
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and a large roof lantern allows lots of sunlight to travel indoors, making it bright and inviting no matter what the weather is doing. The build was a collaborative effort, something that Darren believes was crucial to its success. “The whole project was a massive team effort,” he says. “Juliet’s mum lent us a second hand car, which proved invaluable for daily trips to the builders’ merchants, while my dad, who’s a carpenter, shared his general building knowledge throughout the design and planning stages and contributed to second fix tasks, too. His input was invaluable.” As for Benjamin Allen, Darren and Juliet couldn’t be happier with their involvement. “They always had a duty of care and were part of the journey through the highs and lows, ensuring that we successfully built our dream home,” says Darren. “It’s been very rewarding to share pictures and feedback with them. We’d go so far as to say the project wouldn’t have been the success it was without them.” Every now and again, a passer-by will stop and comment on how attractive the property is, something that reassures Darren and Juliet that every effort was worth it. “Positive feedback always fills us with an overwhelming sense of joy, pride and achievement,” says Darren. As for undertaking another project in the future, this couple hasn’t ruled anything out. “We’ve fulfilled our lifelong ambition and we’re living in our dream home, but never say never!”
Aluminium Roof Lanterns
www.aluminiumrooflanterns. com
FLOORING
One Wood Floors
www.onewoodfloors.co.uk
nov/dec 2020
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