Fancy a Tudor-style mansion for half the normal price? Thousands are now opting to construct their own dream homes, as Emma Tyrrell discoversBottom Barn Farmhouse looks as if it has sat in its 120 acres of wildflower meadows for over 500 years. In fact, it is just a few months old. With its exposed oak frame and handmade clay tile roof, it appears to the untrained eye to be a 15th century Wealden hall house, known for their double-height open halls and “jettied” overhanging first floors. But its period-appearance hides an amazing array of high-tech modern conveniences, including a computerised lighting system, “intelligent” home security, and a sound system in all the rooms. Continue reading…
Source : theguardian.com
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