A HEREFORDSHIRE home has been shortlisted for a national award for its timeless style.
Every year the entries for the Daily Telegraph Homebuilding and Renovating Awards achieve a higher standard.
From daring extensions and stylish renovations to innovative self builds, and everything in-between, the tenacity and creativity showcased in this year’s shortlist has wowed the judges, said a spokesperson.
Redgate House, in Eardisland, has been shortlisted in its home of the year awards for its Border Oak architecture.
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Border Oak (Image: Border Oak)
John Greene is the owner of Redgate House and the founder of Border Oak. Picture: Border Oak
Owners John and Patsy Greene are the owners of the £600,000 oak frame self-build.
Mr Greene, who is the founder of Border Oak, was described as an oak frame pioneer by Daily Telegraph.
He and his wife, Patsy, have built a timeless home inspired by Mr Greene’s career and the arts and crafts movement, said the newspaper.
The house was described as timeless. Picture: Border Oak
“The result is a stunning home for life, suitable to cater for them both in later years,” said the review.
Border Oak were thrilled to hear the news and are now awaiting the judges final decision after they visited last week.
"We used to live in the oldest house in the village and now in our 70's we are lucky enough to live in the newest house," said Mr Greene.
"I was born in Eardisland but after a period of ill health we realised we needed to build a home that was better suited to our new situation. We really didn't want to move away because our family, colleagues and friends are here, and its a wonderful village.
The couple love the village so much they wanted to create something beautiful, sustainable and interesting - but which also reflected the distinctive vernacular architecture of the area and the unrivalled skills of our local designers and craftsmen, said the pair.
"I designed much of the house while in hospital recovering from a cardiac arrest and very much feel the project kept me going during a hard time, giving me something creative to focus on," said Mr Greene.
There are some lovely personal elements to the house such as the stained glass window Mr Greene's late father had saved for him 40 years ago, which the couple had forgotten about but found while moving.
They had it restored and fitted within Redgate.
Their oak frame was partially made by a man who helped save Mr Greene's life with CPR when he had a cardiac arrest at work.
Everyone who has worked on this house were an absolute joy to have on board, said Mr Greene.
"We were shocked and delighted to hear the house had been shortlisted for such a prestigious award and feel it is very much a fitting testament to what our incredible team have achieved for us," he said.
"Everyone was exemplary and we are very proud of them all and grateful for what they have created.
"Redgate House is a wonderful family home and perfect for us, but its also hopefully a celebration of what Herefordshire does best - and showcases how self and custom build opportunities can really help the county deliver wonderful homes that support local businesses and use local products and skills."
There are 19 other houses altogether from across the UK.
The winners will be announced on December 8.
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