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"Dealing with service providers can be tricky, and time-consuming,” Davies says. “Make sure you get your building control, gas safety, and NICEIC certificates for any work that you undertake. You'll be asked for these if you decide to sell the property further down the line, or need to refinance."
"Dealing with service providers can be tricky, and time-consuming,” Davies says. “Make sure you get your building control, gas safety, and NICEIC certificates for any work that you undertake. You'll be asked for these if you decide to sell the property further down the line, or need to refinance."
The exterior features vertical, untreated cedar panels. “We tried to use materials that are beautiful in their natural state without excessive treatment or finishing,” Pavonetti says.
The exterior features vertical, untreated cedar panels. “We tried to use materials that are beautiful in their natural state without excessive treatment or finishing,” Pavonetti says.
The tiny cabin currently sits on a friend’s property, but it’s designed to be mobile, should the couple need to move it. “It can be dragged away with nothing more than a tractor,” says Nathalie.
The tiny cabin currently sits on a friend’s property, but it’s designed to be mobile, should the couple need to move it. “It can be dragged away with nothing more than a tractor,” says Nathalie.
The subdued interior design aims to mimic the inside of a tree.
The subdued interior design aims to mimic the inside of a tree.
Appliances cost the Bunkleys around $3,000.
Appliances cost the Bunkleys around $3,000.
Perched in a 1920s Art Deco building, the 1,360-square-foot apartment hits all the right notes with large windows, polished concrete floors, and high ceilings.
Perched in a 1920s Art Deco building, the 1,360-square-foot apartment hits all the right notes with large windows, polished concrete floors, and high ceilings.
The detached 542-square-foot structure in the backyard can easily serve as a large garage, artist studio, or workout area.
The detached 542-square-foot structure in the backyard can easily serve as a large garage, artist studio, or workout area.
A highlight of the overhaul is the floor-to-ceiling glass on the north side, which includes a five-panel bifold door. The door opens to the couple’s favorite area of the house, the backyard. The deck is shaded by the cantilevered roof, and Ren planted drought-resistant brush amid the existing oak trees.
A highlight of the overhaul is the floor-to-ceiling glass on the north side, which includes a five-panel bifold door. The door opens to the couple’s favorite area of the house, the backyard. The deck is shaded by the cantilevered roof, and Ren planted drought-resistant brush amid the existing oak trees.
The trio of cantilevering gîtes, inspired by traditional dry stone huts historic to the region, offer light-filled holiday homes, complete with a private outdoor seating area.
The trio of cantilevering gîtes, inspired by traditional dry stone huts historic to the region, offer light-filled holiday homes, complete with a private outdoor seating area.
The surrounding gardens were designed by botany artist Liliana Motta, who integrated low hedges and indigenous plant species and trees throughout, including acacias and oaks. Picturesque views of the valley are framed in every direction.
The surrounding gardens were designed by botany artist Liliana Motta, who integrated low hedges and indigenous plant species and trees throughout, including acacias and oaks. Picturesque views of the valley are framed in every direction.
The historic agricultural buildings now evoke modern flair, mixing raw concrete with brick, stone and rammed earth. The exposed timber beams and restored frames add warmth to the large spaces, which are bathed in natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling glazing.
The historic agricultural buildings now evoke modern flair, mixing raw concrete with brick, stone and rammed earth. The exposed timber beams and restored frames add warmth to the large spaces, which are bathed in natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling glazing.
The living area is intentionally spare to accentuate the presence of the mammoth beech tree.
The living area is intentionally spare to accentuate the presence of the mammoth beech tree.
Combine native plants with rockscapes to create gardens that don’t need excessive irrigation. Here, Techo-Bloc’s Industria 600 series slab in Greyed Nickel was imaginatively used to create contrast between the more organic stones and rocks, as well as functional walkways for seating and a fire pit.
Combine native plants with rockscapes to create gardens that don’t need excessive irrigation. Here, Techo-Bloc’s Industria 600 series slab in Greyed Nickel was imaginatively used to create contrast between the more organic stones and rocks, as well as functional walkways for seating and a fire pit.

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