It’s time to take advantage of affordable prefabricated Homes. When I visited UK Construction week last year, I was lucky enough to be at an impromptu talk by architect, television presenter, writer, and lecturer George Clarke. He was speaking to visitors to the show about how prefabricated homes are part of the answer to building more houses in the UK. Like me, George is extremely passionate about the subject of prefabricated or ‘Kit’ Homes. He spoke with enthusiasm to a captivated audience about how the building industry needs to build houses quicker, better, more affordably without compromising on time, care and investment something which can be achieved by building more kit homes. Kit homes once had the tag of being uninspiring, cold, soulless properties but that’s not the case anymore. There is now such a wide range of designs and materials to choose from; the modern or the traditional, timber or brick, single-storey or two-storey, so many different tastes and visions can be met. But the housebuilding industry needs to encourage more people to go down the route of buying kit homes. Many of us watch Grand Designs and sit there in awe at some of the fantastic houses that people build. We see the cost and think ‘woah’. But self-build properties can have the Grand Designs look without the price tag. To find out more about why you should take advantage of affordable prefabricated homes, read our blog by clicking here. http://bit.ly/2mtHO4v

Designing a Cottage Kit Home is so easy. There are 37 standard layouts with lots of beautiful design features. We have everything from a one-bedroomed cottage that’s just under 60 square metres, to a stunning four-bedroomed home with feature windows, and everything in between. All the styles can be extended in length to create extra space and we guide you through choosing the design features, options and layout to build the home you want to live in. Clever timber frame design means that any internal wall can be moved or removed to make the inside space individual to you. So, whether it’s extending the size of the living area or master bedroom, or adding a utility or an extra en-suite, we can do it. Call us on 01955 641431 to speak to a member of our team. http://bit.ly/2ccj62K

Thinking about building your own home, or already have the plot and need some inspiration? You can now download our brand-new brochure, ‘Choose your Cottage Kit Home’. The new brochure shows detailed plans of our most popular fully customisable kit designs, and has lots of ideas on glazing options, internal layouts and external finishes. Cottage Kit Homes provide one of the most complete timber framed kit systems available. Apart from the structural frame and roof construction, it includes windows and external doors, internal door sets, insulation, plasterboard, skirtings, architraves and even built-in wardrobes. Simply click on the link below to download your copy now. http://bit.ly/2e1fd5d

With a Cottage Kit Home, many elements of a home are all included in one nice package. Our kits include windows and external doors, internal door sets, insulation, plasterboard, skirtings, architraves and even built-in wardrobes. There’s no need to hire as many people as you would with a full self-build project. Cottage Kit Homes give you lots of options on design and look. You can achieve the space and design you want, we give you the blank canvas to get you started. To find out more, visit our website: http://www.cottagekithomes.com/2016/12/prefabricated-homes/

If you’ve found a plot of land but need some inspiration to get your house off the ground, you can download our brochure, ‘Choose your Cottage Kit Home’ which is full of different layouts and ideas on glazing options, internal layouts and external finishes. Simply click on the link below to download your copy now. http://www.cottagekithomes.com/downloads/

The one bedroomed Bluebell Cottage is our interpretation of the Scottish But ‘n’ Ben and is ideally suited to people living on their own or as a retirement home. The light and spacious hall makes for an impressive entrance and has a generous coats cupboard. The large lounge has enough space for a dining table and affords views in three directions with a patio door to the rear. The bedroom features two built-in wardrobes. An optional integral garage can be built on to the bedroom gable. To find out more about our Buttercup Cottage Kit design, click here http://www.cottagekithomes.com/design/bluebell/

As the entrance to your home, and the first impression for visitors, picking the right porch could totally transform your home. We’ve put together a gallery of ideas to help you choose one to suit your Cottage Kit home: http://www.cottagekithomes.com/peaks-porches/

You don’t need to imagine what your cottage kit home will look like. Take a virtual walk-through tour right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbGqgxF5lFQ

The Buttercup Cottage Kit provides you with a larger two bedroom home with a double fronted principal elevation. A glazed door leads you from the porch to the hall with a handy coats cupboard. There is a good sized lounge and kitchen which has space for a dining table and a utility off the kitchen provides space for white goods and access to the back door. Both bedrooms have built in wardrobes and there is an optional integral garage which can be built on to the bedroom gable. To find out more about our Buttercup Cottage Kit design, click here http://www.cottagekithomes.com/design/buttercup/

Homes constructed offsite are appearing more around the country. In December an offsite construction for 96 families in Lewisham in London was completed to help families get back on their feet. This site was constructed in just 8 months, so it shows how quickly high quality offsite manufactured homes can be built. If you’re thinking about self-building and want to build a quality, cosy rural home, affordably, then get in touch with us to take your home into your own hands. Give Cottage Kit Homes a call on 01955 641431. http://www.cottagekithomes.com/2017/01/981/

Our build cost calculator is simple to use and lets you generate a build cost based on how you intend to build your home, which region you are building in and what size home you are building. Give it a try on or website: http://www.cottagekithomes.com/build-cost-calculator/

Our Poppy Cottage provides you with a large, ‘T’ shaped, three bedroom home. There is an enormous triple aspect open plan living area with double patio doors which includes kitchen and dining. There is a large utility with WC which gives access to the garage. A generous family bathroom incorporates a recessed shower and the bedroom has its own hallway. All bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes and the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room. To find out more about our Poppy Cottage Kit design, click here http://www.cottagekithomes.com/design/poppy/