This four-bedroom family home in Scarborough was completed in 2010, and designed with the main living space on the first floor and full-height glazing to make the most of the panoramic views
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Building your own home is the ultimate DIY project. You’ll be able to oversee the design, choose the materials and tailor it to your needs. Although it can be time-consuming and stressful, the rewards are immense: you can save substantial sums of money, and seeing the build through to completion gives a huge sense of achievement. Under 10% of UK homes are currently self-built, but the Government has introduced measures to make the process easier, with the aim of doubling the number by 2020.
Space flows effortlessly in this light-filled house in Cheshire, a potential RIBA house of the year. It’s designed by GA Studio Architects and shows what can be achieved in a restricted site and on a tight budget
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