Grand Designs - 18th Feb

[C8PPO]

Have we located it yet? I'm in Kent, haven't seen any reference points yet.

[crugbun]

nicest most genuine couple of the series so far (IMHO)... hope the roof doesn't collapse with that gravel...

[AMCDan]

anyone got a source or more info on that resin flooring? Possible cheaper alternative to the white quartz tiles we're looking at.. No paper clips though, thanks.

[dfen5]

robinhood21 said:

I wouldn't like to fall down those stairs.

that's what amazes me about these places. Sooner or later the kid will run to the stairs and get a face full of brick or slip on the eco-glass (read rock hard) diamond-polished floor and a trip to A&E will ensue. Plus the report to the school and social for the injury (it's procedure for children attending A&E). Eco friendly but a toddler's nightmare.

[Swilly]

AMCDan said:

anyone got a source or more info on that resin flooring? Possible cheaper alternative to the white quartz tiles we're looking at.. No paper clips though, thanks.

Try this link...

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=resin+floors

[J111]

Love the arch and the stairs, not sure about the garden shed exterior.

How do you pay a large mortgage if your total earnings drop by 2/3 ?

dfen5 said:

Plus the report to the school and social for the injury (it's procedure for children attending A&E)

Yes, and one day he might go outside, where there are cars ! and tarmac ! and broken glass ! and dog st ! Oh noooooo ! (no, it isn't)

[sleep envy]

not sure about certain details (like the flange on the underside of the handrail to the stair and the stair itself) but that's one great house

[Skywalker]

Impressive view of the arch from the interior.
A stunning design - and the couple seem alot nicer and less arrogant than those that tend to be on.

[dfen5]

J111 said:

dfen5 said:

Plus the report to the school and social for the injury (it's procedure for children attending A&E)

Yes, and one day he might go outside, where there are cars ! and tarmac ! and broken glass ! and dog st ! Oh noooooo ! (no, it isn't)

Yes, it is. Prove me wrong.

[Mars]

1800 quid back a year and NO heating bills.

I'm sold on that..!! I think I've found the architect I want for my next house.

[Snake the Sniper]

Blimey, £1800 back a year. Can't argue with that. Although at £445K for the house, it'd better be standing for the next 250 years!

[sleep envy]

dfen5 said:

J111 said:

dfen5 said:

Plus the report to the school and social for the injury (it's procedure for children attending A&E)

Yes, and one day he might go outside, where there are cars ! and tarmac ! and broken glass ! and dog st ! Oh noooooo ! (no, it isn't)

Yes, it is. Prove me wrong.

does it matter - the world is full of hard surfaces

I'm certainly not going to design my house with toddlers in mind


50% over budget, nice work

[Jasandjules]

At least they were honest about the spend...

[Bungleaio]

Did I hear that right, a build cost of £445 000?

[Steamer]

mmm quite like that! - The red brick walls on the outside could do with a render though.

... far better than last weeks effort!

[PaulHogan]

Bungleaio said:

Did I hear that right, a build cost of £445 000?

Aye. Plus £353k for the plot

[dxg]

Loved the guy's attitude.

Not so keen on the result, but it would photograph well in the AJ and its ilk.

[Ordinary Bloke]

£43K on triple-glazing?

Is that where the Teletubbies live?

Entertaining though...

[dfen5]

Nope. Didn't do it for me. Looked like a garden cloche or an old raf base.

[polus]

but its fine becuase they get 1800 back and live in a considerable more eco house than yow! How exactly does that work, they get 1800 from the government?

I like certain features but dont think the internal (or external front hut add-on) boxy layout does it justice.

Edited by polus on Wednesday 18th February 22:07