For Philip and Angela, their construction project symbolized a major shift in their lives that started two years ago. Following the birth of their second daughter, Philip faced a serious health crisis, leading the family to leave London and return to his parents' village. Securing the land was straightforward since it belonged to his parents. However, obtaining planning permission was a lengthy process, with a key element in their favor being their commitment to restoring the barn's exterior while ensuring that the modern changes remained discreet.
Show
Grand Designs
Episode
S03E04
Air Date
Mar 05, 2003
Season 3 Episodes
S03E01
Peterborough: The Wooden Box
S03E02
The Water-Works, Derbyshire
S03E03
The Woodsman's House, Sussex
S03E04
The Victorian Threshing Barn, Surrey
S03E06
The Terrace Conversion, Hackney
S03E07
The Underground House, Cumbria
S03E08
The Traditional Cottage, Herefordshire
S03E09
The Cruciform House: Revisited
S03E10
The House of Straw: 2nd Revisiting
S03E11
The Former Electricity Sub-Station: Revisited
S03E12
The English Barn: Revisited