| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (1 hr.) ; 355513062 bytes |
| Series |
Restoration Home ; Series 2, Episode 5 |
| Summary |
In Tudor times the majority of houses were timber framed but only a few survive today. Abbey Lane in Warwickshire is a forgotten gem. Believed to date from the early 16th century, this house is not formally protected as a listed building and when it was put on the market, it was obvious it needed a lot of work.Professional couple Sally and Stuart had been searching for their ideal family home. They saw past the decay, recognised Abbey Lane's potential and bought it.The puzzle surrounding Abbey Lane is that its timber frame is unusually elm and not oak. Other architectural features indicate that it was more than a family house. One thing is for certain, the condition of the timber skeleton is shockingly frail and half of the rear frame needs rebuilding. Six months after purchasing the property, Sally and Stuart set about restoring Abbey Lane to its former glory. But as costs slip and work stops, Sally and Stuart start to wonder if they'll manage to turn Abbey Lane into their dream home.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Presented by Caroline Quentin. Executive Producer: Annette Clarke. Director and Series Producer: Joff Wilson |
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Broadcast 2013-02-03 at 19:30:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: NC |
| Subject |
Architecture, Domestic -- Designs and plans.
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Dwellings -- Conservation and restoration.
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Dwellings -- Remodeling.
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House furnishings.
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Recycled products.
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Wooden-frame houses -- Design and construction.
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England -- Warwickshire.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Wilson, Joff, director
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Quentin, Caroline, host
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