CONTACTS/ SUPPLIERS


HEAT PUMP Samsung (Installer was Roland Hill Ltd) rolandhills.co.uk


MECHANICAL HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM Rega Vent rega-uk.com


MONTE CARLO TUMBLED LIMESTONE TILES Quorn Stone mystoneoor.com


wheels; “We intend to clean them up and make a nice feature out of them, she adds.


PANDEMIC PREDICAMENTS The construction of the property took place during the pandemic, but Covid restrictions did mean that with a lot more time at home, they could take an even more active role in the build. Lucy adds that “As the builders were mainly my dad and uncle, we had no choice but to be hands on The couple also learnt a lot  there were no services on the plot, so that was another thing they had to organise.


n common with much of the construction industry during the pandemic, lead times for parts and materials were a big issue on this proect. We had to wait nearly two months for the steel beam for our bi-folds, which was a big holdup, says Lucy. lso during that time, cement was in short supply, the price rocketed, and the couple were limited to fie


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bags per day from their local supplier. t was probably the most frustrating part of the proect  there were uite a few periods of time when we had no choice but to play the waiting game for materials, she adds.


While sustainability was not at the very top of the couples agenda, they neertheless saw it as important to include where their budget would allow. They decided to incorporate an air source heat pump (paired with underoor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs), as well as a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery system (MVHR), to give a continuous supply of filtered fresh air throughout the home.


INTERIOR INSPIRATION


n addition to the open plan layout of the kitchen/entertaining area and utility/boot room, the downstairs also has an inviting hallway, downstairs WC, and separate snug t was


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