What "Grand Designs" 2-th episode about
With a plot of land in Sussex overlooking the South Downs, newly-weds Jane and Willem wanted a house that would be atmospheric and open to the countryside. Inspired by memories of America, Jane planned a New England-style gabled house with large windows to make the most of the views.
Before she met and married Willem, she had already decided to buy a 'kit house' - a timber-frame building that is designed and manufactured off-site, then shipped in pieces to the client to be erected. This is a popular form of house building in the United States and the techniques used are highly developed - a far cry from Britain's famous post-war prefabs.
Episode number: 2
Episode name: "Sussex: The New England House"
Episode release date: 24 july 2001 at 21:00
Status: aired
Rating: 5.7