What "Grand Designs Australia" 9-th episode about
Adventurous, outdoorsy types, Greg Kay and Trish Knight, live in the ideal spot to enjoy nature - right on the waterfront in Hobart's exclusive Battery Point. The view is dazzling and the aspect fabulous so when the time comes to downsize, they don't want to go far - and end up buying the block next door. The plan is to subdivide, sell the heritage cottage at the front of the block and build a new house at the back, facing the water. But councils have a way of altering even the best laid plans - and after several set backs and a re-think, Greg and Trish find themselves embarking on an epic upsizing adventure. The old cottage must be integrated into a massive new house with two distinct zones - historical cottage at the front, ultra modern glass, timber and exposed concrete extension at the back. But it's not easy. Stubborn blue stone bedrock, steep, narrow, restricted access, and a rogue sewage line indicate trouble ahead. Add to that an architect given free reign, contracts done on a handshake, and Greg's insistence on quality, and you have a schedule blow out with a budget spinning out of control. The big question is - can they afford to live there?
Episode number: 9
Episode name: "Battery Point Glass House"
Episode release date: 31 may 2012 at 12:30
Status: aired