Log Cabin Home

laurajd28

Hi,

I've spent a long weekend on a Forest Holiday site, in a Silver Birch log cabin.
I absolutely loved the log cabin, and have decided that I want to live in one!! My partner and I were due to be buying our first home together at the beginning of next year, but we now have our hearts set on living in a log cabin home!!!

I want a log cabin exactly the same as the one that we stayed in at Forest Holidays. Is there any way of me finding out who their supplier is, so that I can get one exactly the same? I've emailed them to ask, but am unsure as to whether or not they will be able to tell me.

Also, where would we stand with regards to getting a mortgage for this? Would it be possible to get the mortgage, and then use the money to pay for the log cabin and the land?

Any advice would be fab!!

Thanks

Laura x

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Try googling Log Cabin Homes.., I found this for a starter http://www.slcd.co.uk/.., I remember seeing a Grand Design home built using something like this home. However remember that building your own home starts with finding a plot of land (this can be the most difficult part of the process).

Its not the easiest solution to finding your own home.

Cannon_Fodder

Speak to your local planners as to their stance on such non-standard construction/looking properties being put into a (presumably) normal residential environment.

No point getting a bit of land and then failing to get the ok to put what you want on to it.

mclaren32

It is possible to mortgage log cabins but it does depend on the type of wood they are made from, I believe norwegian pine is acceptable.

Span1976

laurajd28 wrote: »

Hi,

I've spent a long weekend on a Forest Holiday site, in a Silver Birch log cabin.
I absolutely loved the log cabin, and have decided that I want to live in one!! My partner and I were due to be buying our first home together at the beginning of next year, but we now have our hearts set on living in a log cabin home!!!

I want a log cabin exactly the same as the one that we stayed in at Forest Holidays. Is there any way of me finding out who their supplier is, so that I can get one exactly the same? I've emailed them to ask, but am unsure as to whether or not they will be able to tell me.

Also, where would we stand with regards to getting a mortgage for this? Would it be possible to get the mortgage, and then use the money to pay for the log cabin and the land?

Any advice would be fab!!

Thanks

Laura x

Interesting idea.

Some great large log cabins. Could even get a lodge with hot tub (could be an interesting idea as a second home to let out)

Don't have anything to add re with the research process but if / when you find out more info (prices / planning) etc it would be interesting to read.

JQ.

You will struggle to get a standard mortgage as generally they are not permenant structures (which may help you with getting planning). That's how I think these holiday places get round the planning - they are counted the same as static caravans. There may be some specialists out there who who lend money on the back of the Eco credentials of such a build. First port of call could The Ecological Building Society.

As stated above, you're biggest issue and cost is likely to be finding a suitable plot of land. Good luck, sounds like a great idea.

PasturesNew

It used to be that for a self-build project, a lender would prefer that you owned the land before you raised a mortgage for the building part.

To raise mortgages on both parts might be a tad optimistic.

The next thing is the planning permission, because it will need full planning permission.

planning_officer

JQ. wrote: »

You will struggle to get a standard mortgage as generally they are not permenant structures (which may help you with getting planning). That's how I think these holiday places get round the planning - they are counted the same as static caravans.

No, no and no! lol They are not temporary - there is no such thing in planning legislation. The only reference to temporary buildings applies to structures that are erected for a maximum of 28 days in any one calendar year, so that's clearly not relevant (or feasible) to a log cabin!

They are development, and planning permission is required for a new dwelling, in the same way as any new dwelling. Holiday parks aren't permanent dwellings, and many local authorities have different planning policies relating to them - i.e. less restrictive than permanent dwellings.

Also, with regard to caravans - it is the use of the land on which they are stationed that usually requires permission. If a caravan is being used as a dwelling, then that's a change of use of the land to a residential use and is assessed in exactly the same way as a new brick built dwelling, for example. So, if a dwelling is unacceptable in a certain area (like in the Green Belt), then it doesn't matter if a log cabin, brick building or caravan - they're all equally unacceptable.

shamac

Mine is for sale if you fancy living in Northumberland permanent house 3 bed, 3 bath, double garage-all mod cons 1 mile from great beach -we have an ecology mortgage so they are mortgageable-pm me if you would like more details:T

kunekune

Not sure whether this link will work.

http://www.realestate.co.nz/1263051?max_price=600000

Anyway, it's a log cabin. And I used to own it (it was a lot woodier in those days). What I would say is that too many logs are not great for mental health. A weekend ok, but month after month, it is too much BROWN.

PasturesNew

kunekune wrote: »

I used to own it

Nice. You're a rich bugg4h aren't you
£253k now for a big shed.

That big black thing (is it a telly, or a big fireplace?) is scarey!