George Smallwood’s stunning creation, which is a self-watering and self-sufficient home for vegetables, herbs, bees and other wildlife, was crowned Cuprinol’s Shed of the Year 2018, earning him £1,000, after winning a public vote.
5. Three-bed
The three-bedroom terraced house, which also features a spectacular handcrafted fence doubling up as a giant bug house, is on the market with an asking price of £240,000. Photo: Spencer The Estate Agent
6. Stylish
George, who is moving to a nearby property boasting a much bigger garden with his wife Sophie Stenton, said he would be sad to leave but hopes the new owners enjoy sharing the space he created with nature as much as he has over the years. Photo: Spencer The Estate Agent
7. Living room
George Smallwood's home in Crookes is up for sale with an asking price of £240,000 Photo: Spencer The Estate Agent
8. Nature haven
George told how a crew from BBC’s Gardeners’ World recently visited, with the garden due to feature in an upcoming episode of the show as an example of how even the smallest of spaces can be turned into a nature haven. Photo: Spencer The Estate Agent