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Level Best
HOMEOWNERS Stephen and Helen Surtees LOCATION South Yorkshire PROJECT Self-build bungalow SIZE 289m ² (including garage) BUILD ROUTE Built by main contractor CONSTRUCTION SIPs panel system with masonry outer leaf BUILD TIME 15 months PLOT/HOUSE COST