It’s the hidden gem tucked away on a quiet residential street in south Manchester - but the future of Bud Garden Centre is uncertain.
02.09.2022 - 17:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Channel 4 viewers were left gob smacked after the new series of Grand Designs returned this week. Presenter Kevin McCloud returned for the 23rd series of the popular property programme which follows some of the country's most ambitious self-building projects.
The first episode of the new series followed couple Colin and Adele on their journey to design and construct the home of their dreams in south Manchester. Having grown up in the prestigious area of Hale, which has become a hotspot for Manchester footballers and TV personalities, the pair wanted to buy a family home there.
But with the average house price in the area around £797,000, Colin and Adele settled for 'the only place in the area they could afford' and bought a house with the intention to knock it down and rebuild their dream home.
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The couple planned to build an eye-catching 'glass and wood curved' structure designed by a Swedish architect that would become their family home.
But from the offset the pair encountered various problems, starting with their idea of the budget.
Ahead of the work beginning, Colin, who described himself as a risk-taker told Kevin: "I think it is going to cost £700,000 to build the house, that will get us to a watertight building."
But the presenter responded: "I'd make that £1.5 million to actually deliver a good quality finish to it," with Colin adding that it would be a "nightmare" if it was going to cost near that price.
During the eight-year long process to build their dream home, the couple faced contractor issues, delays due to the coronavirus pandemic and financial stress.
A huge amount of steelwork formed the
It’s the hidden gem tucked away on a quiet residential street in south Manchester - but the future of Bud Garden Centre is uncertain.
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