For 30 years, no-one’s been allowed to build on the protected land surrounding one of Britain’s most historic abbeys in Hertfordshire. But no-one reckoned on golf-coach Chris and ex-figure skater Kayo. Incensed by anti-social behaviour on overgrown abbey land next to their current house, Chris and Kayo launch a 6 year battle to solve the issue by building a new family home on the land for them and their 3 children.
Constrained by stringent planning conditions from English Heritage, the local council and even the church, Chris and Kayo put all their trust in friend and designer Rogan. Eventually Rogan manages to wrangle a design that’ll satisfy everyone – but Chris and Kayo’s problems are only just beginning.
The unique, single story Roman courtyard inspired design is so intricate and complicated, and Rogan’s vision so unique, that immediately the 18 month build schedule and £600K budget come under enormous pressure. It proves a rollercoaster of delays, overspends and obsessive craftsmanship, with Chris and Kayo’s faith in Rogan tested to the limit. And remarkably one big question looms large throughout – will Chris and Kayo even like their radical family home when it’s finished?
suppliers
Suppliers List
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Designer B.Arch | Rogan Gale-Brown | 0208 878 2134 |
Aerial Survey | Adam Gunning | 07876 507466 |
Artificial Grass and Putting Greens | European Golf | 01482 333 120 |
Bathroom Fittings and Ceramic Tiles | Porcelanosa South East Ltd. | 01923 815 200 |
Blinds | Silent Gliss Ltd. | 01843 863 571 |
Building Guarantee | LABC Warranty | 0845 0540505 |
Communications | Virgin Media | 0800 064 3777 |
Cooker and Fridge | Sub-Zero Wolf Ltd. | 01727738 111 |
Cushions | Ellie’s Cushions | 07956 232339 |
Electrical Engineering | CSI Services UK | 0208 123 8274 |
Electrics | J. Page | 07958 796056 |
Furniture | Raft Furniture | 020 8450 5078 |
Garden Products | EverEdge | 01453 731 717 |
Hot and Cold Water Tap | Zip Water UK | 08456 005 005 |
Ikebana Flower Arrangements | Fujiko Muraoka | |
Kitchen | Poggenpohl | 01727 738111 |
Planning Consultants | DLA Town Planning Ltd. | 01727 850 907 |
Planting | Europlants Ltd | 01707 649996 |
Projector and Cinema System | Epson(UK) Ltd. | 01442 227 246 |
Project Management and Construction (Including carpentry, cabinets, wardrobe and windows) | St. Albans Builder | 07803 424 404 |
Roofing Material | Triflex Ltd | 01785 819119 |
Sedum Roof | Sky Garden Ltd | 01242 624 905 |
Solar Tubes on Roof | Syneco Limited | 01908 299 117 |
Timber Frame | New World Timber Frame | 01954 714870 |
Toilets | Toto | 0207 831 7544 |
Underfloor Heating | Polypipe | 01920 467 707 |
Waterproof TV | Sarason | 0203 086 7622 |