Beautiful eco-home built with the footprint of an old reservoir.

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For ten years, this site stood empty and was no use to anyone, until three years ago, it was spotted by 26-year-old Annie Mackinder. She bought the place, which was £20,000, but it was just a hole in the ground. This may have been a big gamble but Annie did her research and spent a year working closely with the local council. Two years later Annie's hard work paid off.

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Looking at the high spec, glossy interior, there's nothing that suggests a modest budget.

On the top floor, there's a beautifully spacious bedroom and en-suite bathroom plus an incredible open-plan kitchen and living space. Annie drew the plans for the whole build herself, from the roof joists to the spotlights, saving a fortune in architects' fees.

Annie's services are all eco-friendly, from a soak-away system to an air-source heat pump for heating.

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