It was 13 years ago that Channel 4 first aired the epic journey of the renovation and restoration of a historic Welsh folly on its popular TV property programme Grand Designs.
In February 2009 the transformation of Kemeys Folly into a family home was the focus of presenter Kevin McCloud's critical eye during series nine, episode three. The distinctive, historic building north of Newport is perched on the edge of a ridge that allows a sweeping, panoramic view of the glorious Usk Valley and Monmouthshire to unfold beneath it, so Kevin was mesmerised by the location.
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