SupraAyf Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 A man has built a hillside home reminiscent of a hobbit house from JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings — on a budget of just £3,000. Simon Dale constructed the woodland home for his family in Wales, taking only four months to fully complete the project with help from his father-in-law. Built with "maximum regard for the environment" it contains a cosy living room, an open-plan kitchen and a split-level bedroom area. The home is also adorned with fairy lights and wooden furniture to complete the look. "These sort of low-cost, natural buildings have a place not only in their own sustainability but also in their potential to provide affordable housing which allows people access to land and the opportunity to lead simple, sustainable lives," he said. Designed to be fully sustainable, the home is heated by a wood burner while solar panels on the roof provide power. It also has water supplied by a nearby spring — completing provider-free utilities. "Being your own have-a-go architect is a lot of fun and allows you to create and enjoy something which is part of yourself," said Dale. "Building from natural materials does away with producer's profits and the cocktail of carcinogenic poisons that fill most modern buildings". Dale completed the home while his wife and two children camped in the nearby countryside, moving in after the timber frame and roof had been completed. Despite having no previous experience as a builder or carpenter the ambitious plans came to fruition. "This kind of building is accessible to anyone. My main relevant skills were being able bodied, having self belief and perseverance and a mate or two to give a lift now and again," he explained. Dale is currently working on a new home in Pembrokeshire as part of the Lammas project, Wales' first authorised 'low impact' ecovillage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 I just need to find some land now:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 i like that. wonder if a twin garage is an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Very clever if you ask me. I wouln't fancy living there mind, but still clever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 truly remarkable , enough said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 budget of £3K and it has Photovoltaics . hmmmm Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 budget of £3K and it has Photovoltaics . hmmmm Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Coincidentally, last night I dreamt that I wrote 'The Hobbit'. I don't remember it, but Mrs T says that I was Tolkien in my sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I thought thats how everyone lived in Wales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 I thought thats how everyone lived in Wales? Funny you say that - I thought the same thing so this article came as a shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Coincidentally, last night I dreamt that I wrote 'The Hobbit'. I don't remember it, but Mrs T says that I was Tolkien in my sleep. Lol Awesome house, Id love to live there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Lol Awesome house, Id love to live there well, you got proper "dimensions" to live there, Karolina, might struggle a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 wow what a great job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Where would you park your Supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 well, you got proper "dimensions" to live there, Karolina, might struggle a bit Oh , You with the short jokes now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Oh , You with the short jokes now To be honest, I would love to live in the house like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 To be honest, I would love to live in the house like this With me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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