A British TV series called Grand Design centers on real estate properties and tracks the aspirations of some of the most driven people and couples who will stop at nothing to construct the home of their dreams. Grand Design, which has been airing for over 20 years and has won numerous important honors, is regarded as one of the greatest television programs. It is also one of the highest-rated real estate programs.
The program centers on host Kevin McCloud, who meets with these unusual people and learns about their construction plan. He also makes periodic trips to the construction site to ensure that everything is going according to plan.
The program makes a concerted effort to maintain viewer interest, walking us through the obstacles a person may encounter when designing their ideal home and enabling us to see and comprehend the many intricate technical details involved in the building process.
After several months of development, the show’s episode comes to an end, with Kevin taking one last look at the stunning dream home and offering his opinions.
Recap
The Wye Valley in Herefordshire serves as the setting for Grand Designs Series 24, where a retired water reservoir that was once used to power passing steam trains has a special place in Maria Rosa’s heart. The cause is that when she was younger, her family member Leo took on the role of a grandfather for her. Leo cherished visiting this lovely spot to unwind and take in the breathtaking scenery.
Up until the 1970s, the water board owned this partially submerged industrial structure. Leo then purchased the site from a nearby farmer so that Rosa could use it as a riding arena for her small daughter. To Rosa’s surprise, Leo tended to predict that one day, the family would reside in the building. He was so enthralled with the location that he removed 326 wheelbarrows full of sludge from the reservoir below.
Rosa continued to ride her horse on the property as an adult. She thought that this pipe dream might someday come true because of the location and the vibe of the place. She would eventually meet skydiving instructor Craig, and six months into their developing relationship, she showed him the location that held great personal meaning for her.
With a view of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the couple hoped to realize their ambition of transforming the ancient site into their future home. It would not be simple to carry out; in order to fulfill their objectives, 3000 tons of earth had to be dug up.
And there was the price. Kevin estimated that the construction would cost £1 million after hearing the ideas. Craig and Rosa budgeted £750,000 for a 12-month project. £500,000 of which came from a bank loan.
They were awaiting quotations from contractors while constructing an access path for the upcoming builders. The highest price was £1.4 million, while the lowest was £1.1 million. However, by making concessions on the landscaping, they were able to get the cost down to £950,000.
But Leo passed away before significant work could start. Rosa was devastated by this since she had hoped he would live to see the construction completed, even though she was aware of his deteriorating health.
Leo left Rosa his house, which she sold to help with construction, but Craig and Rosa still needed to borrow an additional £100,000 from the bank.
Spoilers
The episode is titled “South Herefordshire 2023.” Without the use of heavy machinery, furniture maker Lucinda hopes to build a beautifully designed, two-story, highly insulated timber home in a South Herefordshire woodland.
Release Date & Where to Watch
Grand Designs Season 24 Episode 5 will air on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 9:00 PM PT in the US. The duration of every episode is 50 minutes. The release dates in different countries are:
- Eastern Time (Canada): 9:00 PM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023
- Greenwich Mean Time (London): 1:00 AM on Thursday, November 2, 2023
- Central European Time (Germany): 3:00 AM on Thursday, November 2, 2023
- Japan Standard Time (Japan): 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 2, 2023
- Korean Standard Time (Korea): 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 2, 2023
- Australian Standard Time (Australia): 12:00 AM on Thursday, November 2, 2023
Grand Design Season 24 Episode 5 is shown on Channel 4 starting at 9:00 PM British Time. It focuses on construction projects. Grand Design is a must-watch for everyone who likes real estate-themed television.
