Self-builds 2011
Take a look at the short-list of self-build houses for this year's Daily Telegraph Homebuilding & Renovating Awards.
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The Shadow House, London
Tiny plot size and sensitive planning issues were both overcome in order to build this striking two bedroom self-build house in London. Despite the minimal exterior, the interiors are spacious and calming. |
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Hunt House, Sheffield
This contemporary three storey terraced self-build was built on the site of a former garden. The house is constructed from SIPs to CSH Level 4 and is largely heated by a single woodburner. |
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Belle Grove, Suffolk
This unique oak frame self build was built without any formal plans. Decorated with artefacts from the owners' travels, the interior is just as interesting as the exterior. |
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Alexander House, Scotland
This Scottish country house was built using a combination of traditional materials and modern renewables and is powered by a ground source heat pump. |
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Goldwyre House, Dalkeith
This home was built in a Conservation Area to low impact and highly energy efficient standards. The result is a well-insulated and green home in a woodland setting. |
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Polls Pightle, Norfolk
This energy-efficient period-style self-build was constructed using local materials. Built to a remarkably low budget, it fits perfectly with its surroundings. |
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Sunnybank, Borders
This contemporary self-build on a hillside site has a modernist design and impressive eco-credentials- it is built to PassivHaus standards and uses PVT technology. |
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Silver Birches, Cambridgeshire
Built in a Conservation Area to blend with the surroundings, this cottage-style self-build includes a deep thatched roof. The interiors are more modern, with an open plan feel. |
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Daisy Farm, Somerset
This sustainable self-build was built largely on a DIY-basis. The house has no central heating and includes rainwater harvesting, a composting toilet and more. |
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Ayleward Farm, Essex
This self-built farmhouse was built on the site of a newly renovated home that sadly burned down. It is a perfect example of how to get traditional-style self-builds right. |
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