Ellie’s Cabin
Commissioned as a holiday rental, Ellie’s Cabin was crafted and finished with a discerning client in mind. The structure was thoughtfully positioned on-site to maximise the stunning South Downs views.
Silchester Farm
Pyggies
The Trough & The Drift Pyggies at Silchester Farm
Designed and handmade in our Ovington workshop, these custom-built ‘Pigsty’ suites serve as luxury guest accommodation for Silchester Farm’s beautiful wedding venue.
‘The Drift’ comprise of a luxurious 9m Bridal Suite at its centre, a Groom’s Suite at the entrance, flanked by 12m double accommodation ‘Pyggies’ with entrances at either end. To service The Drift, a reception and staff office is included and to round off the end of the site. At the outer entrance of the farm, is a spacious 12m open plan Farm Shop named The Trough, enabling Silchester Farm to showcase its produce, as well as that of local suppliers.
Technical Information
- 10 year structural warranty
- 12 week delivery
- Fully insulated
- Fully fitted kitchen, bathroom & shower
- Service cupboard with shelf
- Plumbed hot water system
- Double glazed windows & doors
- Efficient LED lighting
- Corston Architectural fixtures & fittings
Extras and ‘upgrades’ include:
- WIFI-controlled air source heat pump providing heating & AC
- Alternative windows options
- Exterior decking
- Outdoor tap
- Delivery / Haulage / Plant hire*
- On site reconnection & setup of building*
*Delivery, haulage, plant hire, on site reconnection and setup of building is quoted separately, depending on location, site access and the size of the build. Alternative internal layout options available. Upgrades and extras quoted separately.
The length, width and height of all of our builds can be altered slightly within the price, to meet your exact requirements. Any substantial changes will be quoted separately. We offer alternative layout configurations for all of our builds.
In many cases, our smaller garden rooms and home office builds fall within permitted development, taking into account their square footage, height and the nature of their use. Our larger builds however may require prior permission, we recommend checking with your local planning officer.
We can supply technical and 3D visualisation drawings, as well as measurement plans for your chosen build to aid any planning applications and architect meetings. We cannot advise on individual applications but are happy to help with the process.
Chassis
The timber structure is constructed on a custom-built metal chassis with levelling feet in each corner, making levelling adjustments easy.
Walls
The Pigsty exterior cladding is made from reclaimed, rebated pine boards fitted on 25mm x 50mm treated timber batons with a breathable member layer beneath. The external cladding is laid over 12mm exterior grade plywood, fitted to treated timber.
The external cladding can be treated clear, leaving the wood natural in colour, or stained black, and should be treated again every 5 years.
Fully insulated with 75mm Celotex and interior claded with rebated, reclaimed boards.
Interior Flooring
210 x 36mm solid reclaimed, machine brushed pine boards fitted to floor joist and sealed for protection.
Windows & Doors
As standard, price includes black, double-glazed aluminium windows and doors manufactured by Origin. Other options are available which can be discussed and quoted for separately.
(Floor plan furniture for reference)
Electrics
Fitted with consumer unit and a commando socket, sized on the building’s electrical requirements. Electrical certification (EICs) will be issued. Price allows for all electrics including, switches, sockets and lights, unless specified otherwise (this will include Corston Architectural fixtures & fittings).
Plumbing
Supplied with 25mm water connection and isolator valve. Supply and fitting of toilet, shower, shower screen, shower mixer, bathroom basin and taps, and kitchen sink with taps.
Waste Water
The building will require a 4 inch soil pipe ready to be connected to the waste water treatment provided by client. All plumbing work carried out by competent technicians and where gas or unvented cylinders are used relevant certificates will be issued.
Heating / Hot Water
Supplied with electric radiators for heating, or can be upgraded to Bosch Climate 3000i air-conditioning unit to provide efficient heating and cooling to the building, if required. Supplied with 150l electric unvented cylinder supplying hot water at mains pressure.
Tiling
White metro tiles are allowed for within the shower cubicle. Client is welcome to choose other tiles if preferred.
Due to the size of the Pigsty, delivery and installation is quoted separately and is subject to a site survey.
Our builds are constructed in our workshop and transported in modular sections or as a whole, therefore we require a site access point of the minimum build width. Alternatively, the structure can be craned over fences and other buildings to site if viable, which would be quoted separately.
For detailed information about site access and installation, please visit our FAQs.
Other Pigsty Projects
The Pigsty at Pitt
The Pigsty was launched for luxury overnight stays and it has been fully booked ever since. Guests shed the stress of the city and relax in a private belt of woodland set deep within a 600-acre farm all to themselves.
Farley Hangar
The Farley Hangar project was commissioned to provide self-contained accommodation and an alternative source of income for the owners; it was an exciting way for them to diversify their business and attract guests to stay throughout the year.
Specifications
- 10 year structural warranty
- 12 week delivery
- Fully insulated
- Fully fitted kitchen, bathroom & shower
- Service cupboard with shelf
- Plumbed hot water system
- Double glazed windows & doors
- Efficient LED lighting
- Corston Architectural fixtures & fittings
Upgrades & Extras
Extras and ‘upgrades’ include:
- WIFI-controlled air source heat pump providing heating & AC
- Alternative windows options
- Exterior decking
- Outdoor tap
- Delivery / Haulage / Plant hire*
- On site reconnection & setup of building*
*Delivery, haulage, plant hire, on site reconnection and setup of building is quoted separately, depending on location, site access and the size of the build. Alternative internal layout options available. Upgrades and extras quoted separately.
Flexible sizing & layout options
The length, width and height of all of our builds can be altered slightly within the price, to meet your exact requirements. Any substantial changes will be quoted separately. We offer alternative layout configurations for all of our builds.
Planning Applications
In many cases, our smaller garden rooms and home office builds fall within permitted development, taking into account their square footage, height and the nature of their use. Our larger builds however may require prior permission, we recommend checking with your local planning officer.
We can supply technical and 3D visualisation drawings, as well as measurement plans for your chosen build to aid any planning applications and architect meetings. We cannot advise on individual applications but are happy to help with the process.
Structure
Chassis
The timber structure is constructed on a custom-built metal chassis with levelling feet in each corner, making levelling adjustments easy.
Walls
The Pigsty exterior cladding is made from reclaimed, rebated pine boards fitted on 25mm x 50mm treated timber batons with a breathable member layer beneath. The external cladding is laid over 12mm exterior grade plywood, fitted to treated timber.
The external cladding can be treated clear, leaving the wood natural in colour, or stained black, and should be treated again every 5 years.
Fully insulated with 75mm Celotex and interior claded with rebated, reclaimed boards.
Interior Flooring
210 x 36mm solid reclaimed, machine brushed pine boards fitted to floor joist and sealed for protection.
Windows & Doors
As standard, price includes black, double-glazed aluminium windows and doors manufactured by Origin. Other options are available which can be discussed and quoted for separately.
Floor Plan
(Floor plan furniture for reference)
Services
Electrics
Fitted with consumer unit and a commando socket, sized on the building’s electrical requirements. Electrical certification (EICs) will be issued. Price allows for all electrics including, switches, sockets and lights, unless specified otherwise (this will include Corston Architectural fixtures & fittings).
Plumbing
Supplied with 25mm water connection and isolator valve. Supply and fitting of toilet, shower, shower screen, shower mixer, bathroom basin and taps, and kitchen sink with taps.
Waste Water
The building will require a 4 inch soil pipe ready to be connected to the waste water treatment provided by client. All plumbing work carried out by competent technicians and where gas or unvented cylinders are used relevant certificates will be issued.
Heating / Hot Water
Supplied with electric radiators for heating, or can be upgraded to Bosch Climate 3000i air-conditioning unit to provide efficient heating and cooling to the building, if required. Supplied with 150l electric unvented cylinder supplying hot water at mains pressure.
Tiling
White metro tiles are allowed for within the shower cubicle. Client is welcome to choose other tiles if preferred.
Installation
Due to the size of the Pigsty, delivery and installation is quoted separately and is subject to a site survey.
Our builds are constructed in our workshop and transported in modular sections or as a whole, therefore we require a site access point of the minimum build width. Alternatively, the structure can be craned over fences and other buildings to site if viable, which would be quoted separately.
For detailed information about site access and installation, please visit our FAQs.
Case Studies
Examples of our ‘Pigsty’ builds created for previous customers, include The Pigsty at Pitt, Ellie’s Cabin and Farley Hanger, all of which are all currently booked out on Airbnb.
We can help you visualise your site
Whether you want one or a several, we can help you visualise your site, this can help with planning applications along with floor plans and elevations.
Get in Touch
For more information, or to book a tour around our Ovington workshop, please get in touch.
Boon Workshop, Ovington Down Farm, Ovington, Alresford, SO24 0HT
Call us on: 07787 150 188
General enquiries: info@byboon.co.uk
Press enquiries: press@byboon.co.uk
Get in Touch
For more information, or to book a tour around our Ovington workshop, please get in touch.
Boon Workshop, Ovington Down Farm, Ovington, Alresford, SO24 0HT
Call us on: 07787 150 188
General enquiries: info@byboon.co.uk
Press enquiries: press@byboon.co.uk