Family works
HOMEOWNERS Ian and Justine Jones, and their children Frankie and Drew
LOCATION Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire
SIZE 192m2
BUILD ROUTE DIY built and project managed
CONSTRUCTION Timber frame
HOUSE COST £225,000 (in 2015)
BUILD COST £115,000
VALUE £550,000
Self-building a house can be as hands off as we choose these days. However, this was not the case for Ian and Justine Jones, who poured their heart and soul into building an energy-conscious home for their family — on a tight budget. Here, Ian talks to Amy Reeves about their self-build journey…
Ian, why did you opt to build
