Inside Grand Designs’ one-of-a-kind ‘flatpack home’ that was built in just 24 hours
AN amazing Grand Designs build that is a ‘flatpack home’ was constructed in just 24 hours.
The Channel 4 programme follows Brits across the country who are undertaking ambitious self-builds.
And in one episode, presenter Kevin McCloud caught up with one couple who had big plans.
They revealed how they wanted to construct a prefabricated house.
Their house was originally constructed in a factory before all the components were sent to the site.
It’s comprised of six cubic modules – four on the ground floor and two on the first floor.
For maximum sunshine, the top floor was positioned in a different angle to the bottom.
Amazingly the property was put up in just 24 hours after all the components arrived.
In total the house cost just £370,000 – which included the demolition of the shack that once stood in its place.
“Conventionally, we couldn’t have built this,” said the couple who are delighted with their home.
Meanwhile, the owner of a disastrous Grand Designs lighthouse which took almost 11 years to build has revealed his nightmare is not yet over.
Edward Short, who racked up debts of £7million building the coastal home, says he could be skint by Christmas unless a buyer is found.
One Direction star Harry Styles has shown an interest in the property but so far no deal has been made.
The brochure for the house, which also cost Edward his marriage, has been downloaded more than 200,000 times by potential buyers and nosey Grand Designs viewers.
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