Nicola & Gareth
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Matt & Maryellen

Taking the leap into the world of self-build are two families from Yorkshire with two very different visions.  

 

Nicola and Gareth are pioneering the first build in this landmark scheme. With only a small budget, former schoolteacher Nicola takes on the challenge of designing and project managing herself. But, working with a tight budget and lack of experience, things could start to go wrong!

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Down the road, is an exciting Brazilian inspired home built by Matt and Maryellen. Steelworker Matt is keen to use the material he loves, but Maryellen fears it will make the building feel industrial. They have different ideas about what they want from the house but it promises to cut an extraordinary figure on the York skyline.