A couple's dream home in Barnsley has been voted the best in the region.
The new house, built on the site of a former pub in Darton, has won the title of best Individual house at the South Yorkshire and Humber building excellence awards.
Named 'The Woolley', it beat off stiff competition from other new homes to win the top title for excellence in design, construction and workmanship.
Proud owners David Staniland, 58, and Katie Woffindin, 56, built their dream home on Woolley Colliery Road on the site of the former Woolley pub, which was gutted by a fire in December 2009.
The project, which took just over 12 months to complete, saw the scorched pub replaced with a stunning five-bedroom property, complete with a games room and indoor swimming pool.
David said: "I'm the worst DIYer in the world, I have never done anything like this before. But I am a businessman and I thought if I can manage a business I should be able to apply those skills to managing the build of a house."
David and Katie worked with Sheffield-based architect Geoff Garfitt on the plans but then altered parts of the design. "We wanted to stamp our own individual tastes and to ensure the property would suit our lifestyle," said David.
Work started on The Woolley in April 2011 and the build was completed in May 2012. The result is a grand, contemporary property with traditional touches and excellent green credentials.
Downstairs comprises an open-plan kitchen with orangery, dining room, living room, snug, games room, indoor swimming pool, WC and study while upstairs there are five spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms.
The property produces the majority of its own electricity through air source heat pumps and solar panel - plus it is timber framed, super insulated and there are more than 300 LED low energy bulbs throughout the house.
