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Joanne Ridout

WalesOnline Property Awards 2019: Renovation of the Year voting now open

The Property Renovation of the Year category, sponsored by Leekes, had so many incredible property entries that the shortlist of three was very hard to construct.

The aim was to recognise the reinvention of a space to create something special and visually stunning and these are the finalists; each is special in its own way.

Vote for your favourite property using the form at the bottom of this article. You will find links to vote for your winner in the other four categories too.

The three finalists are:

Geraint's seaside house

Geraint Simmonds' home has had a face lift. He says: "It was based on the heritage coast view and includes a side extension that includes a roof terrace, and seven sets of bi-fold doors to make the most of the views.

"All of the inside was renovated, bathrooms moved, stairs relocated, steels and walls removed and installed to accommodate the new design.

There's been a remodelling of the garden too including, "an outdoor sitting area, to include a floating bench, fireplace, outdoor sink with a composite deck, fish pond, hot tub and outside shower."

BEFORE:

(Geraint Simmonds)
(Geraint Simmonds)

AFTER:

(Geraint Simmonds / South Wales Property Photography)
(Geraint Simmonds / South Wales Property Photography)
(Geraint Simmonds / South Wales Property Photography)
(Geraint Simmonds / South Wales Property Photography)
(Geraint Simmonds / South Wales Property Photography)
(Geraint Simmonds / South Wales Property Photography)

Helen's barn conversion

Helen converted her home from old to new with quirky features such as an internal glass wall in the bedroom.

Helen Harry says: "This was a 12 month renovation project we undertook on our barn.

"Since finishing the project - the third we have done but the first on a listed building - I have decided to start my own interior design business."

BEFORE:

(Helen Harry)
(Helen Harry)
(Helen Harry)
(Helen Harry)

AFTER:

(Helen Harry)
(Helen Harry)
(Helen Harry)
(Helen Harry)
(Helen Harry)
(Helen Harry)

Lisa's former cowshed

Lisa Fern set up a cookery and gardening school business at her farmhouse 10 years ago that grew to the size that it needed a new home, so a conversion of the former cowshed on her land was the answer.

Lisa explains: "Y Sied is a stylish and contemporary conversion of a former cowshed. It is a reinvention of a space that is something special and has a quirky style. 

"The barn has been sympathetically converted using only the previously existing windows and door openings and respecting the original traditional materials of stone, slate and wood.

"Y Sied also reduces its environmental impact with underfloor ground source heating and high thermal insulation.

"The renovation includes 2 mezzanine floors to accommodate classes, meetings or workshops; a commercial kitchen; and a large double-height cookery school area at the heart of the building."

BEFORE:

(Lisa Fern)
(Lisa Fern)

AFTER:

(Lisa Fern)
(Lisa Fern)
(Lisa Fern)
(Lisa Fern)
(Lisa Fern)
(Lisa Fern)

Vote for your favourite

Vote in the other categories

Remaining timings

Wednesday, September 25 the readers' voting closes.

Saturday, September 28 the winner in each category is announced on WalesOnline.co.uk

 
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