An urban escape

Nigel and Kati Massey have self-built a tiny urban oasis — one which is perfectly suited to their lifestyles, bursting with creativity and design details

WORDS Amy Reeves

TIMELINE HOMEOWNERS Nigel and Kati Massey LOCATION South east London SIZE House 65m², studio 20m² CONSTRUCTION Cement block with timber roof BUILD TIME Three years PLOT COST £150,000 (in 2014) BUILD COST £320,000 build cost, approximately £100,000 in related fees VALUE Unknown Living in a London flat with no connection to the outside and struggling with the rising costs of renting work spaces, Nigel Massey, an artist, and his wife Kati endeavoured to build their own home in 2014. The couple wrote a contract to themselves in the future, giving them 12 months to find a plot and start their self-build journey. Nigel, self-build was the answer to quite a few of your issues as a result of living in London. How did you begin the process? Our decision to…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2022

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