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When the time came for Dean and Wilma Bennett to consider their new home, they decided to build something perfectly suited to their needs. Their existing home was a classic, British stone-built house, but the couple found it too drafty.
The Bennetts attended a number of construction shows to gather details on different options and were introduced to WeberHaus. This revealed the idea of building a turnkey house in wood frame construction and their research began in earnest, as they began to contact existing WeberHaus customers to fact-find and ensure that this was the right solution for them.
Dean commented: “We loved our location, the view, the peace and quiet and the easy access to town, so we wanted to get our new home exactly right. Speaking to WeberHaus customers persuaded us that the accuracy, contractual protection and efficiency they had experienced would make our process as well.”
The couple flew to Germany to visit the factory and show homes at WeberHaus HQ, as well as visiting three houses on the Isle of Man, to gain inspiration for their own plans. In particular, the characteristic WeberHaus features of high ceilings, sliding doors and window proportions appealed to the couple. This, in addition to reputed German thoroughness and quality workmanship, confirmed WeberHaus as the supplier of choice.
The house
The completed house comprises around 420m² in total. The 40m² hall provides a stunning entrance with its feature staircase, custom-made by WeberHaus in Germany and incorporating LED underlighting. The living and dining areas measure 67m², with a 30m² kitchen separating the two, designed to accommodate the Bennetts’ lifestyle and allow guests to be entertained informally. Additional home comforts built to suit the family’s needs include a soundproof games room, large library and en-suite bathrooms for every bedroom on both floors.
The upper floor offers 166m², one whole wing of which is Dean and Wilma’s domain, comprising the master bedroom, two dressing rooms and a large en-suite bathroom. The rest of the upper floor and its spectacular gallery includes bedrooms and en-suites. A generous roof terrace surrounds half the house and also extends into the space outside where there is a large garden, a solar-heated pool and outdoor shower.
Technological living
In the Bennetts’ house everything is connected and the numerous consoles, computers, monitors and lamps are all linked to the mains electricity. More than three kilometres of cable runs through the walls, far more than in standard homes. Dean commented: “The WeberHaus team has done an immaculate job using special category seven cable.” He continued: “The whole construction process is far more pleasant than with conventional house-building. No cement mixers, no piles of building materials, no weeks of annoying construction dirt. Everything was installed immediately, just in time.”
The property is heated by a pump powered by the adjacent river. “Having the pump in continuously flowing water has crucial advantages in the event of frost,” Wilma explained.
Happily ever after
The Bennetts’ completed WeberHaus home perfectly suits their lifestyle. Wilma and Dean concluded: “Our house was designed with us in mind, mixing large, family spaces so that we can be together playing or watching television, with individual areas that provide personal space. We love our warm and comfortable new family home.”
