TIMELINE
HOMEOWNERS Christina and Richard Isaacs (@Greenlawns28)
LOCATION Christchurch, Dorset
HOUSE Detached 1930s house with contemporary extension
SIZE Approx 175m2
BUILD ROUTE Main contractor with an element of self-project management
CONSTRUCTION Brick and block extension
BUILD TIME 18 months
LAND/HOUSE COST £650,000
BUILD COST £350,000
VALUE £1.4m
Sometimes, a kitchen seals the deal in a house sale; other times, it’s the location. For Christina and Richard Isaacs, it was all about the garden. In 2015, the couple acquired their home on the Dorset-Hampshire border, captivated by its secluded setting and the lush green lawn that encircled the property. “It was like stepping into a sanctuary,” recalls Christina. “And with Richard’s passion
