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As seen on Build A New Life In The Country
Channel 5 14th January 2010

For many years, entrepreneurs Michael and Lisa Farnsworth have dreamed of creating a sustainable life for themselves
and their two children. To turn their dream into reality, they plan to convert a 400­year-old barn in rural Nottinghamshire into
a contemporary, eco-friendly family home with six bedrooms and five bathrooms. The couple also want to reinstate a 1960s
extension to house a wet room and a snug.

The new house will feature all the latest environmental technology, including double-thick insulation, a rain water-harvesting
tank and a heat-recovery system. Michael and Lisa bought the barn and six acres of land for £495,000 and plan to spend
£450,000 on the renovation.

After living on site in a caravan for a year, the Farnsworths finally receive planning permission for the conversion and can start
work. However, the builders’ quote comes in at £560,000 – a massive £110,000 more than the couple were expecting. To cut
costs, Michael decides to take on much of the work himself.

However, as one problem is solved, another arises. Can the couple finish the build on time, or are Thomas and Lucy set to
spend another cold winter in the caravan?

The Heatmiser thermostat installed is from our Touchscreen Series. Further information is available here.

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Excerpt Channel 5 TV