Lodge living
Nestled in woodland, Matt and Jo Trench’s barn-style house has been designed to fit into its surroundings perfectly
WORDS JANE CRITTENDEN PHOTOS ALISTAIR NICHOLLS
THE TRENCH FILE
NAMES Matt Jo Trench
OCCUPATIONS MD of a building contractor teacher
LOCATION Hampshire
TYPE OF BUILD Self build
STYLE Garden lodge
CONSTRUCTION METHOD Oak frame
PLOT SIZE 0.66 acres
LAND COST £312,500
BOUGHT 2011
HOUSE SIZE 167m²
PROJECT COST £354,100
PROJECT COST PER M2 £2,120
TOTAL COST £666,600
BUILDING WORK COMMENCED September 2012
BUILDING WORK TOOK Eight months
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About Build It
The April edition of Build It magazine brings you a wealth of information to help make a success of your self build, renovation, extension or conversion project – including:
• A stunning oak frame lodge in a woodland setting (page 22)
• How to build a healthy home (page 58)
• Upgrading your home's insulation (page 68)
• Dealing with planning rejections (page 111)
• How to get realistic quotes (page 115)
… and more!