Building the Dream

Charlie Luxton catches up with Graham and Nicky, first featured in 2017, who have finally finished their ambitious contemporary home set in the Devon countryside - six years after starting.

Charlie's in picturesque St Andrews with Olwen and Ben, whose daring self-build of something new in the oldest part of town is beset by a growing budget... and a growing family!

Charlie's in Cornwall with Sam and Esme, who are building a home in an old quarry against a sheer rock face, overlooking the harbour town of Falmouth.

Charlie's in Leicestershire with Lloyd and Caroline, whose passion project of building a sustainable home comes up against a crisis with their budget. Will their eco-design cost them the earth?