At 5 metres square,I designed it in my head and built it myself. Because it is on a very steep bank a platform was constructed on stilts first and then the cabin was built directly onto this. It incorporates a compost toilet room with hand washing facilities and boasts bunk beds, a woodburner and Sky TV. With a a wall of glass windows facing south, it makes the most of a fantastic view over the valley in which we live. A veranda in the front allows you to sit in the fresh air and take in the scenery and sound of local cows mooing.
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Hello, I am a 2nd year media student from london and for one of my pieces i am studying men and their sheds. It would be really good to get some information from you, on how it started, why, when, why you thought to share with this website and win shed of the year. My email is poppy_27@hotmail.com. thanks
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poppy on 19/11/2009 from 81.101.---.---
Love it
Congratulations
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andrea on 04/10/2009 from 92.10..---.---
Congratulations Steve. Very well done.
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Princess Tat on 10/07/2009 from 86.153.---.---
The platform in fact is two metres at the front going to 0 metres at the back as it is on a steep hill. I could have dug out the hill to make it level. The cabin that sits on top of the platform is a separate construction and is just over 2 metres at its highest. This makes the rear of the cabin only just over 2.5 metres from ground level. The toilet is a plastic bin with a toilet seat on top. Better than a hole in the ground. And anyone can put a bed in their shed, as long as they are not living in it. A local councillor has also enjoyed visiting and aims to do the same in his garden. Knowledge regarding planning and regs is very important when building a temporary structure, I know this only too well as I worked in local authority with health and safety for quite some time. Hope this answers the question.
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Steven Harwood on 09/07/2009 from 89.168.---.---
Err ... given it's on stilts which raises the height to over 4m, has sanitation (of a sort) and beds, would planning permission have been needed and was it granted?
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Iain on 09/07/2009 from 86.141.---.---
Many congratulations, this is a great shed.
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Debs Carr on 08/07/2009 from 82.112.---.---
Congratulations Steve, Your shed is a great winner of Shed of the Year 2009. I'm thinking of rebuilding mine now ! Best wishes - Tony Rogers, winner in 2007.
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Tony Rogers on 08/07/2009 from 91.109.---.---
CONGRATS ON YOUR WIN THIS IS A GOOD SHED
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ROSS on 08/07/2009 from 82.34..---.---
Congratulations Steve! A lovely construction and no mistake!
All the best,
Paddy
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Paddy on 08/07/2009 from 212.11.---.---
Well done Steven, don't eat all that cheese at once!
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Andy from Workshopshed on 08/07/2009 from 212.12.---.---
Congratulations steve glad to see a real shed won...enjoy the cheese..well done...from REG MILLER...LADY SARAH OUT OF WORTHING..I,m happy for you....stay lucky
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REG MILLER, [ THE CAPTAIN ] on 08/07/2009 from 80.193.---.---
lovely lovely - would make a wonderful weekend cabin
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Lori on 20/06/2009 from 69.19..---.---
You are all so kind with your comments. Thank you very much.
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Steve on 03/06/2009 from 89.168.---.---
Not quite a tree house but almost...a special "home from home" & certainly a place of peace with super facilities & views. Designed and built by the man himself!! Wow!!
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Rodney Webb on 03/06/2009 from 212.84.---.---
Steve is owner and artist/builder. I have been in this lovely "shed". Pictures only give you an idea of how wonderful "Kite Cabin" really is...The view from the hill of his village and surrounding countryside makes the heart sing. Inside, Steve has created a place of peace and comfort. It has evolved over time, a lovely place to perch.
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Paulina Robinson on 02/06/2009 from 96.244.---.---
Shedtastic. Gets my vote !!
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David Wills on 28/05/2009 from 91.108.---.---
Amazing shed / amazing guy!! What else to say except can't wait to see it 'in the flesh'... and hope that you win the prize!!
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Laurie Dzikewich on 28/05/2009 from 81.155.---.---
Brilliant!
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micky on 27/05/2009 from 89.241.---.---
Pretty brilliant - WHAT A VIEW!! Carol (ours is The Applecrate)
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Carol on 06/05/2009 from 87.242.---.---
Great shed, Steve. I'd like to send you a copy of our magazine, Living Woods, and perhaps we could feature you in the mag??? Please email me and we can discuss it.
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Nick Gibbs on 23/03/2009 from 86.144.---.---
