After her husband's passing and facing health challenges, Pauline decided to build a new home on a paddock she had owned since 1999, as her existing cottage was ill-suited for her future needs. With an extensive background in renovation, she aimed to create a 'legacy house' that could adapt to her needs and serve as a significant space for future generations. Her journey reflects her commitment to stay rooted in the village she loves while ensuring her home is practical for her condition.
"Over the years, we added several extensions to the cottage so I had some experience of taking on projects," says Pauline. "Prior to buying the cottage I had done a lot of renovating and DIY too, but nothing as major as taking on a full house build."
"The three-up, three-down core layout didn't allow for putting in a lift or getting level access," says Pauline. "The doorways were quite narrow, and I would have had to completely tear it apart to achieve what I needed."
Ironically, we did it to stop anyone building on it," says Pauline. So all that was left was for Pauline to make that final leap. "I thought to myself, 'you might as well just give it a go!'"
I wanted to create something significant. Something that would live on," reflects Pauline about her vision for creating a 'legacy house' for future generations.
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