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SITTING ROOM


The original chimney breast was retained to create a feature in the sitting room, one of the few rooms that remains unchanged apart from a new floor and window


CONTACTS / SUPPLIERS


STRUCTURAL ENGINEER


Jon Carr Structural Design www.joncarrstructuraldesign.co.uk FLOORING


Downstairs: Karndean Reclaimed Maple www.karndean.com


Upstairs: Benson Carpets www.bensonsflooringandbeds.co.


uk WINDOWS


Eurocell (glass: Optiwhite triple glazed Pilkington KS,


Argon filled) www.eurocell.co.uk MVHR


Paul Heat Recovery Scotland (Paul Novus 300 system – designed and supplied by Green Building Store) www.paulheatrecovery.co.uk


DOORS


Dronfield doors (now Ideal Doors) www.idealdoors.co.uk


ROOF TILES


Marley Modern roof tiles www.marley.co.uk


in all of this hassle was that during the year of the renovation he met his now wife, Debbie, who is a community mental health nurse. “Instead of the house reminding me of all the negatives of the build process, it actually represents a new beginning.” Although Debbie was not involved in the original design, Mark says she saved him from a nervous breakdown during the build, and together they tweaked the design and chose the fittings. “Debbie’s input was key in making the house look as wonderful as it does now,” he says. There is another bonus, too. Mark bought the bungalow, in its original state, for £320,000 and spent £180,000 on the renovation and extension. He recently had it valued at between £550,000 and £600,000. He has also reduced the running costs. Even though the house sits 800 feet above sea level on an exposed site, the average monthly heating bills are less than £70 thanks to the triple glazed windows, high spec insulation and airtight qualities. “It’s been a huge learning curve, and hindsight is a wonderful thing,” says Mark. “However, if I were to do it again I would learn from my mistakes. When getting a quote I would include every single detail of the project, including the


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fine details of materials to be used. I would check out recommended builders by looking at their previous projects and talking to the owners. I would be prepared to wait for the right builder, and I would visit the site every day if possible. Doing a renovation or building project like this can be hugely rewarding, but you need a strong constitution. It can be extremely stressful.”


That said, Mark still believes he made the right choice in buying the bungalow, as the location was pivotal to everything. After that, it was a case of finding an architect who understood his wish-list and could help turn his dreams into an affordable reality.


“Thanks to Paul, the design of the house is spot on, with plenty of light flooding in from the north-facing back of the house via an open passage to the front of the property, and more light coming in from the landing and down the stairs,” says Mark. “It’s gone from a dark, poky and very dated bungalow to a light, modern, two storey home with a layout that finally works. I’m not planning to move from here but if you were to ask me whether I would do it again then, yes, I probably would – but I’d make sure I got the best builders in to do it!” 


may/june 2021


FIRE Hearth and Home www.fireplaces-in-sheffield.co.uk


KITCHEN FITTINGS


Sheffield Kitchen Outlet www.sheffieldkitchenoutlet.com


BATHROOM FITTINGS Bathstore www.bathstore.com


TILES


Yorkshire Tile Company www.ytc-tiles.com


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