I Quit The City To Build My Hobbit House

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GOING off-grid is something many dream of, but one former Londoner has actually followed through on his dream of living in a self-built house in the woods.

Kris Harbour, 31, gave up his job, house, a flat he owned, and a busy social life to move onto a plot of land in the welsh countryside, which he bought on Ebay. Once there, using recycled, natural, and found materials, he began building his own round cobwood house from scratch, in which he now lives full-time. Kris told Barcroft Media: “The idea of working for two thirds of your life and having very little time to socialise and do hobbies, it just doesn’t sit right.

What lessons can we learn from Simon’s decision to leave the city and build a unique, sustainable living space?

The hustle and bustle of city life can be overwhelming for many people. The incessant noise, traffic, and pollution make it nearly impossible to find peace and quiet. For one man, the only solution was to leave it all behind and create an entirely new way of living. This is the story of how he quit the city to build his very own Hobbit House.

Simon Dale, a local carpenter in Wales, had grown tired of the urban rat race. The constant stress and pressure were taking a toll on him, and he knew he needed a change. Inspired by the architectural style in J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” Simon decided to build his own house that would incorporate natural, sustainable materials and a unique design.

The process of constructing his Hobbit House was not an easy one. Simon had no previous experience in building a home from scratch, and he had to do all of the work by himself. He carefully selected the site, which was located in a wooded area and provided ample space for his unique creation. Simon then began to dig the foundation, all by hand, using only a pickaxe, a shovel, and a wheelbarrow.

The actual construction of the house took approximately four months. Simon relied on natural building techniques, such as cob construction, to create his masterpiece. He also implemented sustainable materials, like stones, clay, and wood, which he found in the surrounding area. The final product was breathtaking: a cozy, spacious living space that blended into the natural environment and provided all the necessary amenities for modern living. The house includes a kitchen, a living area, a bedroom platform, and a bathroom.

Simon’s Hobbit House not only provided him with a new way of living but also inspired others to live more sustainably. He has become a champion of eco-living, and his story has even been documented in a film called “The Hobbit House.”

Leaving the city to build his Hobbit House was a significant decision for Simon, but one that has brought him a lot of joy and satisfaction. He has created an authentic, sustainable home that is a testament to the power of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. For anyone seeking a new way of living, Simon’s story is an inspiration to think outside the box and create a life that is truly unique.

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