Most gardens are inherited, not designed. But when you’re building your own home, the question shifts — from “what can I do with this space?” to “what do I actually want it to be?” At Strawberry Grange, the garden isn’t an afterthought, but a fundamental part of how a home is shaped and lived in.

A home is not simply the structure that sits on the land. It is the people, skills, services, and small businesses that help bring it to life. That's why, at Strawberry Grange, we are creating a carefully curated “Little Black Book” of trusted local businesses. It’s our way of celebrating the extraordinary retail and service providing businesses, talent and craftsmanship that already exists within our local community, while helping future homeowners navigate their self-buil

Most self-build projects in the UK exceed their original budget, but it isn’t inevitable. Budget overruns are rarely caused by dramatic events. They’re usually rooted in incomplete early decisions, unrealistic assumptions, emotional upgrades and weak contingency planning. This article explores the real patterns behind cost drift, and the practical steps that protect your build from financial surprises.

Is custom build right for you? It’s less about being bold and more about being intentional. Here are seven quiet signs that designing a home around your life might make more sense than adapting to someone else’s.

An insight into the thinking behind Strawberry Grange and why its custom build approach offers a more thoughtful alternative to standard developer-led housing.

Warm welcome to Strawberry Grange Self Build blog. Watch the transformation of each plot brimming with potential unfold into a dream home