This week’s “Grand Designs” tells the audacious story of an 82-year-old woman determined to build her dream home. Having lived in the same north London street for six decades, Kathryn is ready for a change, not of location, but of house. Her goal? To construct an ultra-sustainable, accessible home right next door to her existing four-bedroom Edwardian residence.
Working with architect James Mak, Kathryn envisions a new house that mirrors her current home’s Edwardian style, but with a distinctly 21st-century twist. The project, however, is fraught with challenges, from deep foundations and relentless wet weather to escalating costs. As Kevin McCloud follows her journey, viewers witness the determination and resilience of a woman pursuing her vision, regardless of age or obstacles.
With the added pressure of needing to sell her old house to finance the new build, Kathryn’s project becomes a late-in-life gamble. Will she succeed in creating the home of her dreams, or will her ambitious plan prove too much to handle? Find out on “Grand Designs,” airing Wednesday, April 9th at 9:00 PM on Channel 4.
