Category: Self Build

Glass box house extension garden room in a woodland setting located in the Forest of Dene, Herefordshire

In the heart of the picturesque setting of Howle Hill near Ross on Wye, a new landmark, one among the Paragraph 80 Exclusive Rural Retreats, is soon to grace the sprawling green landscapes. Designed by Architect Garry Thomas from Herefordshire,

An in-depth guide to Paragraph-80 Are you thinking about building a Paragraph-80 home in the open countryside? If you are thinking about how to build a paragraph-80 home in the open countryside we have set out below an in-depth guide.

How a 10m x 5m pool can transform your home This indoor pool and private leisure-facility includes: a games room, snooker room, a pool hall, a shower facility and a gym area. The project is built on the side of

About the project This dream self build house in open countryside is a triumph, as planning laws make it all but impossible to gain approval. However, the ‘all-but impossible’ – is at the cutting edge of the self build opportunity,

About the project The private house, located within an historic parkland setting is surrounded by mature ornamental trees. The commission consisted of removing a single-storey brick-built garage and replacing with a two storey contemporary addition to add space at the

About the project This old threshing barn, located in the Forest of Dene near Ross on Wye was converted by the client as a self build project. The client was interested in bringing about a modern take on a typical

About this project Self Build House - Open Countryside This project in Herefordshire turns 'lifestyle into an architectural tourism destination'. The Glass Box Guest House, is located in the Wye valley. As a structure, it reflects rigour and attention to

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Free Self-build Project Planning Pack - Building Your Own House   This FREE self-build project planning pack produced by Architect Garry Thomas is designed for anyone who wants to build their own home and wants to know what’s important when

Approved - Self-build home in open-countryside This self-build home, is a multi-level earth sheltered house in Ledbury, Herefordshire. It makes good use of a steeply sloping site. The stepped levels of the proposal are concealed as much of the mass

A Directory for Self-Build   If you are planning a self-build project and need advice – this self-build directory will help you!   Architect Garry Thomas has worked in the construction industry for over 20 years. This Thomas Studio Directory

Free self-build-home-planning guide   This FREE self-build-home-planning guide produced by Architect Garry Thomas is designed for anyone who wants to build a home and wants to know what’s important when designing and self-building their own dream home.   The guide

Here's how to avoid the number one most costly mistake in your self build If you are building your own home then it’s important to take action to avoid the number one most costly mistake people make when doing a