Homebuilding & Renovating

Twin peaks

HOMEOWNERS Chris and Sarah Dale, with their son Ewan and cat Archie

LOCATION South Hams, Devon

PROJECT Two-storey extension to previously converted barn

CONSTRUCTION Stone barn with steel and timber frame extension

BUILD TIME 11 months (Sept 2018 - Aug 2019)

SIZE 145m2

HOUSE COST £256,000 (in 2006)

BUILD COST £211,000 +VAT

VALUE Unknown

After living in their barn conversion for 14 years, Chris and Sarah Dale were faced with a conundrum familiar to many homeowners: should they move to a larger house to

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