Self Build: Stone House

[burwoodman]

Any advice on builders who replicate houses like this. http://www.2007.stonehomes.tv/

I like the old style stone look but contemporary interior. Im looking at buying a plot and getting something built as opposed to looking for a spec house built by a developer. Im not looking for a renovation. New build

Many thanks

[burwoodman]

I will have to attend a few NEC shows. But have been told 1500 quid a metre for the house alone top spec. No idea what they mean by top spec but i presume natural stone bathrooms and oak flooring etc. Just something ive always wanted to do.

I think it's the plot that is difficult to find.

[burwoodman]

Many thanks for the link. Looks about 55 miles

[burwoodman]

I hear you Gary. It's been a dream to build my own place and im happy to take a year. Leased a house for a yr whilst looking and will continue to do so and stay there during the build. The build itself will be relatively straight forward.

[burwoodman]

garyhun said:

burwoodman said:

I hear you Gary. It's been a dream to build my own place and im happy to take a year. Leased a house for a yr whilst looking and will continue to do so and stay there during the build. The build itself will be relatively straight forward.

We're in the same boat - had the dream for as long as I remember and finally decided to sell up and rent to make it happen. I will get there but it gets so frustrating at times. I'm looking around Poole which is bloody difficult due to competition from developers - may have to change my location to make it happen. I wish you all the best!

It has to be Surrey for me. Only condition to get 'approval'. All she cares about is the walk in wardrobe concept. Im just sick of pokey rooms. Why is it you find so many properties with 3 reception rooms (all useless due to size) when two proper sized ones would do. I won't start on 6 bedrooms that should be four! Oh and the single garage which you need just to store all the bits and bods one collects so the car is on the drive. Good luck to you also.

Edited by burwoodman on Sunday 8th August 13:33

[burwoodman]

Incidentally if you don't mind me asking. What style of build are you looking for? Im after an authetic georgian style exterior with contemporary interior. Although I am toying with the tudor oak frame idea, albeit with much more contemporary interior. I like wood beams but not to the extent ive seen.