AN ARTIST who constructed a cabin at the bottom of his garden without any plans was crowned the winner of this year’s Shed of the Year award.
Steven Harwood won the prestigious accolade after following a vision he had in his head to build a “kite cabin” at his home near Carmarthen, West Wales.
The building gets its name from the view it presents of local kites which wheel in the sky above while looking for prey in an adjacent field.
The 41-year-old, who runs an online cabinet-making business, spent just £1,500 and three months making the 16ft x 16ft (5m x 5m) hideaway in his spare time.
It comes fully equipped with satellite television, a video, two beds and a compost toilet, as well as being furnished and carpeted.
It also has a log burner and insulated walls to ensure guests will not feel the chill in the winter months.
TV property developer Sarah Beeny, who was one of the judges in the competition, described the kite cabin as “perfect”.
Mr Harwood will get a year’s supply of cheese, a £50 garden centre voucher, a cushion and a wind-up radio for winning the competition.
