This Man Built His Own Hobbit Home With Just 5K
The Idea
Simon Dale knew from the very beginning that he wanted to take up a project in the future one day. He even knew what the project would be — building his own house.
His reasons for this were plentiful, and he never wavered from his conviction of wanting to build his own house, even though he lacked the skill and training needed for such a construction project. Even though it was a long and strenuous journey, Simon was excited to start.
The Reasons
Simon’s dream to build a house had many reasons behind it. Simon’s reasons for creating somewhere to live by himself were rooted in the thought of making a place where he and his family could settle down one day and be proud.
It wasn’t all sentimental, though. Simon also knew that by creating his own house, he could save a ton of money and build something that was an extension of himself.
Land Acquired
So began Simon’s search for land to build his house on. As luck would have it, Simon stumbled onto the perfect patch of heaven – — nestled on a hillside in Wales.
The place was perfect for building his dream house. It offered a glorious view from the window as it was located on a high elevation, and, even better — was being given to him for free. However, there was a catch to this free deal!
The Condition
The landowners were ready to provide the place to Simon and his family for free, but they had something in mind regarding payment, only it wasn’t money. The landowner wanted Simon and his family to ensure their living on the land wouldn’t affect its purity.
So, to live on the land free of cost, all Simon had to do was promise to take care of it and its natural beauty! Simon didn’t hesitate for a minute and agreed to the conditions.
You might think that building a new house will cost you a lot, but that isn’t always the case. For one person, Simon Dale, it wasn’t about the money but his ideas. Using natural materials and opting for a minimalistic living concept, Simon and his family built a beautiful home in Wales for under $5,000. Let’s take a look at this inspiring story of his.