Vantage 250 Traditional Summerhouse 2.5m x 2m

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Vantage 250 Traditional Summerhouse Overview

Our Summerhouses have a specification far better than any competitor. The Vanatage 250 Summerhouse features: large purlins for extra roof strength, industry-leading walkthrough height, French double doors, and large windows with unique Dunster House domestic hinges.

Unlike some competitors, we use 4mm toughened glass not shed spec glazing or plastic alternatives.

Key Features

Designed with the DIYer in mind for quicker install
Full length logs, Not mixed or finger jointed
Slow grown Spruce, not cheap Pine. Built to last!
10 Year guarantee on pressure treated floor bearers
All fixings included at no extra cost

We also use pressure treated floor bearers which the summerhouse will sit upon. All wood is planned and pre-cut with the exception of trims, for quick and easy construction. Anything else just isn’t a Dunster!

Additional Information

Established in 1994, we are Industry Experts that YOU CAN TRUST!

We are a UK family-run business supporting more than 700 jobs up and down the UK with dedicated distribution centres strategically placed across the country so that we can deliver products to you quickly. We have been selling garden buildings and structures for decades, so you can realise your dreams and create the perfect outdoor space, whether it is for relaxation, a place of work or a destination to fulfil your hobbies or to simply entertain…

…our vast range of products means that you are bound to find the ideal solution for YOU.

Why have so many Chosen to Buy from Dunster House?

Trusted by Tens of Thousands of Customers

Our customers are at the forefront of every decision that we make, and that is why we have been able to sell millions of products to satisfied customers up and down the county. Why not check out our Trustpilot reviews? They speak for themselves!

Buy Direct from The Manufacture!

Buy directly from Dunster House, and you will benefit from great value prices. Who wants to pay more than you have to? Well, at Dunster House you can cut out the middleman – We design, We make, We deliver!

Exceptional Value, Superb Quality

We are known for providing exceptionally high-quality products at affordable prices. Be wary of competitors who offer lower-spec products, cut corners to save on prices and try to upsell you on necessary items such as flooring, roofing material and safety features!

To ensure the very best quality, we only use slow-grown White Spruce Timber, which is harvested in cold climates to ensure solid, dense log rings. This gives the wood superior strength and longevity, and a much more consistent colour than the likes of Pine.

Products Designed for the DIY Market

All of our garden buildings are designed with the DIY market in mind. Why? Because it saves the need to employ a carpenter or builder helping you to save money and costs. Follow our detailed instructions and you will be showing off your achievements to friends and family in no time.

Speak with Experts and Buy with Confidence

Our in-house sales team are available during business hours to answer any questions you might have before making a purchase. With expert product knowledge, have your questions answered so that you can buy with confidence. Contact us today

A Wide Range of Products to Choose From

Explore our extensive range of products online or download one of our free brochures for more detailed information. Our user-friendly website allows you to easily search and filter through our garden buildings to find exactly what you need. Each product page provides comprehensive descriptions, high-quality images, and customer reviews to help you make informed decisions.

If you prefer a more traditional approach, our free brochures are available for download. These brochures provide in-depth insights and product specifications to help you get the most out of our products. Whether you’re browsing on the go or reviewing options at your leisure, our brochures are designed to be a convenient and informative resource.

The majority of our garden buildings, structures and climbing frames are made from natural materials therefore variations in the materials provided can occur along with natural changes and differences. In some cases too, it may be necessary to treat your product. Be an informed buyer and learn more.

Looking for some Inspiration?

Explore our customer inspiration gallery, a treasure trove of creativity and innovation, showcasing a myriad of garden ideas brought to life by our valued customers. Immerse yourself in a visual journey where elegant outdoor living spaces come together to inspire your own garden projects.

Dive deeper into our customer case studies, where compelling customer stories unfold alongside captivating images. These real-life examples illustrate how our products have been used to achieve stunning results, offering practical inspiration and guidance for your own endeavours.

Whether you’re envisioning a serene sanctuary, a productive workspace, or a stylish entertainment area, our customer inspiration gallery and Case Studies provide a wealth of ideas and solutions to help you realise your garden dreams. Let these stories and images ignite your imagination and empower you to create a garden space that reflects your unique style and aspirations.

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This garden building is under 2.5m high. Why does this matter? Under permitted development rights, buildings under 2.5m high can be placed as close as you want to a boundary (eg. a fence line) without planning permission. Garden buildings that are over 2.5m high need to be placed over 2m away from any boundary (eg. a fence line), which could lead to a lot of wasted space. If you want to find out more about permitted development rights see our planning guide.

Selecting the HighRise Extension option for your log cabin will result in the height exceeding 2.5m high. This will mean that your building may need planning permission – contact your local council for more information or find out more by visiting: Planning permission: When you need it – GOV.UK.

The solid and dependable 86mm thick chunky corner posts have a truly formidable outside appearance of 145mm x 145mm. This coupled with the 45mm thick framework either side makes our summerhouses very sturdy, with a substantial look and feel.

We use 4mm thick toughened glass, not Perspex or Styrene which can scratch easily and cloud up over time. This is also thicker and less likely to break when hit with the neighbour’s pesky football compared to the industry standard of 3mm horticultural glass.

A strong cylinder lock will help keep your summerhouse secure. It’ll keep your belongings safe from unwanted visitors, and it’ll stop the kids from messing up your relaxation space.

We only use full lengths of timber in our garden products – we don’t glue separate offcut pieces together with finger joints. Not only are they stronger, but they look much better too.

Other companies are happy to provide you with rough offcuts, mixed timber and finger jointed timber, creating an odd-looking weak garden building with an off-putting appearance.

Our windows and doors come with optional sculpted Georgian bars that sit firmly against the glass, rather than float in front of them. When applied to the windows and doors they add a traditional, elegant charm to your cabin. The Georgian bars are easily removed for maintenance, or if you decide you prefer the look of the building without them.

The bearers of your garden building are pressure treated to help protect your garden building from the ground up. We provide a 10 year guarantee against rot and insect infestation for all pressure treated timbers.

Unlike some competition, we can offer a genuine 10-year guarantee against wood-eating fungal and insect infestation on pressure-treated timber.

All our Pressure Treated timber is for Use Class 3

There is nothing more annoying than being in the middle of building something and finding that you don’t have the right fixings to continue. We include all of the screws, nails and fixings that you will need to put your garden building together – not many of our competitors are that thoughtful. This eliminates the need to worry about the type of screws or the length of nails you might need to get started – it’ll all be with your delivery.

Unlike our competitors, we only use high-quality spruce timber on our wooden products rather than cheap pine or mixed timber. Why do we use slow grown spruce rather than the much cheaper knotty pine alternatives?

Spruce is considered more stable as it expands and contracts less than pine. This stability means that the spruce timbers in our garden buildings minimise splits from appearing as the timber changes along with the weather. We responsibly source all our timber, where it grows slowly in the cold northern regions. We all know the old adage of counting the rings to see how old a tree is, well our timber grows slower and takes longer to get to size meaning it has more rings in it. This means it has a tighter grain, and each ring helps prevent cracks and shakes from appearing in the densely packed timber.

Our wooden garden buildings and climbing frames really are built to last therefore we use only the highest quality, slow-grown spruce. Spruce is much more resilient to warps and splits compared to its cheaper alternative pine. Being a whitewood, it doesn’t discolour anywhere near as much as pine so it is also much more aesthetically pleasing for a garden structure. Considered more stable, less knotty and resinous than pine, spruce will also produce a lot less sap. It is also less dense meaning it is not as susceptible to mould and rot.

The 16mm shiplap walls come in panels, so each piece of timber is cut to size. These panels are easy to slot in-between the solid 60mm or 86mm corner posts, making the construction of your summerhouse quick and simple, almost like a giant jigsaw puzzle.

Both our doors and windows are fitted with internal beading used to secure the glazing in place. This beading style is typically found in uPVC windows and is a proven method of security. However, there are still some companies that externally bead their windows. Allowing intruders to remove the glazing from the outside of your garden house and gain access.

All of our garden buildings have pressure-treated floor bearers as standard. This treatment prevents the timber bearers from rotting for up to 10 years and causing your garden building to sink. Pressure treatment forces the wood preservative into the timber rather than simply dip treating (essentially just covering the exterior) like many companies still do. Who wants to have to annually deconstruct and re-treat the bearers each year!

Due to this costly but effective process, we can offer our customers a genuine 10-year guarantee against rot and insect infestation on the bearers. We do however recommend applying a good quality water repellent to the timber to prolong the longevity of the timber. Shockingly many of our competitors still offer untreated bearers to keep their costs down, so beware!

All our Pressure Treated timber is for Use Class 3

The high internal eaves (1.94m/6’4″) give a spacious, light and airy feel once you’re inside. This is the lowest point of the roof which quickly rises, giving plenty of headroom for all of you over 6’4″!

Our summerhouses have robust 70mm x 35mm roof beams, which are reinforced by additional supports at the sides of each roof panel. With the metal spider brackets this gives a very strong roof structure to make sure that roof sagging is an issue that will only be suffered by the customers of companies that supply lesser products.

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Shiplap cladding is named after the old boatmaking technique with overlapping boards, which means that the natural timber can expand and contract with the seasons and not create gaps. The curve or channel of shiplap cladding enables water to run off easily, helping to protect your Summerhouse from the effects of damp.

We only use 4mm toughened glass in our Summerhouses which is a far more hard-wearing and resilient material than commonly used Perspex and styrene.

We use slow-grown spruce timber for the main structure of the Summerhouse. Spruce is less porous than Pine and so less likely to shrink, warp or split.

It is 2.45m (8' 0") high

A Summerhouse is a garden building made from pre-fabricated timber panels attached to a timber framework. Summerhouses also include several long windows, allowing large amounts of sunlight to fill the garden building.

No, we do not have any showrooms or display sites. All business is completed online and via our website. If you do have any queries that haven’t been answered with the information provided online, please feel free to call our sales team on 01234 272445.

Yes, Dunster House offers finance through Black Horse FlexPay.

Black Horse FlexPay is a digital credit account which lets you buy now and spread the cost of your purchases.

An instalment plan is always available in your account when you are spending above £100 (up to £5,000); or you can pay using your flexible credit – all your purchases are consolidated into one monthly payment.

You can apply for finance by selecting Black Horse FlexPay at checkout.

For more information about FlexPay, visit https://www.blackhorseflexpay.co.uk/

Dunster House Limited is a credit broker and not a lender Registered Office: Caxton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0LF. Registered in England and Wales number 02913901. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, register number 1019922. Dunster House Limited is an appointed representative of Black Horse for the purpose of introducing credit provided by Black Horse.

Black Horse is a trading style of MBNA Limited. MBNA Limited Registered Office: Cawley House, Chester Business Park, Chester CH4 9FB. Registered in England and Wales number 02783251. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

MBNA Limited is also authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017, register number 204487, for the provision of payment services.

Dunster House commit to continuously improve the sustainability level of our sourcing, by favouring stricter more credible certification and verification standards, and sourcing requirements. We are committed to avoiding sourcing from unknown or unsustainable sources.

Where possible, Dunster House are committed to procuring wood products that have been certified against credible, internationally recognised standards for good forest management, to ensure that material originates from well managed forests. In line with this, we preference products certified to the standards of FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification).

What about illegal timber?

Dunster House are committed to sourcing only material that is produced, processed and traded according to applicable legislation.

What is your Environmental Responsibility policy? Dunster House are committed to promoting responsible stewardship of the environment and its natural resources. We are committed to lessening the impact on the environment caused by our own activities, and those of our suppliers.

Do you have a Supply Chain Management policy? Dunster House will ensure that information about suppliers and material is gathered as part of the RPP. We will ensure regular engagement with our suppliers to ensure compliance with UKTR requirements, working with them to ensure continuous improvements. We will also specify that, wherever possible, that material sourced is covered by FSC and PEFC, to ensure responsible forest management.

Yes, we do! Some postcode restrictions do apply however we are pleased to be able to deliver to many parts of Scotland.

For more information – Where Do We Deliver?

We do not currently offer installation. All our garden buildings have been designed on the basis that any competent DIY customer will have no problem installing a product themselves in a short amount of time.

You do not have to be an expert at DIY to build a Dunster House garden building, as we do provide you with comprehensive pictorial instructions. Also, if you prefer video tutorials, we do have a selection of videos on YouTube which will support you in building your product.

We totally understand that DIY is not for everyone and it can be very overwhelming to start building your own garden product. Therefore, you may want to consider getting in touch with a local carpenter or handyman to install it for you.

If you do take on the challenge to put your garden building together, we are always here to help. Do not hesitate to contact us at any stage of putting your product together and we can provide you with all the assistance you may need. Contact our customer service team via email at [email protected].

Due to the unique design of a Dunster House product, in the vast majority of cases our garden buildings can be installed without the need for planning permission.

However, there are a few other factors to consider:

As all properties are different in size, shape and style we can only advise based on how we have designed our products, not on your property.

When to consider planning permission:

If the garden building exceeds over 2.5m tall – the majority of Dunster House buildings do not exceed this. If you intend on putting an outbuilding in front of the main elevation of your property (as it was originally built or as it was on 1st July 1948) will require Planning Permission. If you live in a listed or graded building If you live in a designated area such as areas of outstanding natural beauty, national parks, world heritage sites and conservation areas. If there is a possibility that over 50% of your garden would be taken up by outbuildings.

Click here for more information on Garden Building Planning Permission in the UK.

Still not sure?

If you are still in doubt, we highly recommend getting in contact with your local authority before making a final purchase.

We offer a genuine 10-year guarantee against rot and insect infestation on pressure treated timber, which covers the floor bearers of your product.

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Internal Eaves Height:

1.90m (6' 2")

External Depth:

2.10m (6' 10")

External Width:

2.47m (8' 1")

Ridge Height:

2.45m (8' 0")

Please Note: All sizes quoted are nominal
Overall External Dimensions: 3.26m x 2.80m (10' 8" x 9' 2")
External Width: 2.47m (8' 1")
External Depth: 2.10m (6' 10")
Internal Width: 2.30m (7' 6")
Internal Depth: 1.80m (5' 10")
Internal Area (m2): 3.55m2
Ridge Height: 2.45m (8' 0")
Internal Eaves Height: 1.90m (6' 2")
Roof Overhang: 325mm (1' 0")
Roof Covering Options: None, Felt or Shingles
Roof Thickness: 19mm Tongue & Groove
Floor Bearers: Pressure Treated
Floor Thickness: 19mm Tongue & Groove
Walls: 16mm
Timber: Slow Grown Spruce
Door Locking System: Cylinder Lock
Door Walkthrough Height: 1.70m (5' 6")
Door Walkthrough Width: 1.05m (3' 5" )
Window Opening Size: 0.50m x 1.48m (1' 7" x 4' 10")
Glazing Material: 4mm Toughened Glass
Georgian Bars: Included - optional to fit
Please Note: All fixings needed for assembly are supplied
Please Note: All wood is planed and pre-cut (with the exception of trims), for quick and easy construction.
Please Note: Friction stay colours may vary between black and silver
Please Note: This Summerhouse arrives at your door untreated. We sell a range of suitable coloured timber treatments (supplied in tins).
Approx. DIY Assembly Time: 1 - 2 Days. This is an approximate time only, based on 2 people. Assembly time may vary depending on season/weather conditions, foundation type, ability of those constructing, etc

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Keith

Oct 21, 2024

Excellent product

Excellent product, easy to assemble, delivery on time.

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Mr. Stephen Webster

Jul 17, 2024

Great quality and delivered on time by

Great quality and delivered on time by really nice delivery team.

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William Beckett

Jun 23, 2024

A bonny construction.

It’s a great addition to our garden. Solidly constructed of quality wood and glass. A real asset. We would recommend it to prospective buyers. Employ a joiner to build it unless you are a very competent diyer.

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Kate McGregor

May 03, 2024

we can do it

We finally finished erecting our summer house yesterday, It took us over a week but the weather didn’t help. It was a bit tricky on the roof but as I am 81years old and my husband is 75 years old I think we did very well, It was fairly easy to understand the instructions and there was plenty of screws supplied, now we have to put preservative on after a days rest!

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Delivery Information

* Free delivery on orders over £200.

We deliver our products to the mainland United Kingdom (England, Wales and most of Scotland). Some exceptions apply; these are illustrated on the map below.

Postcodes affected include:

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PH32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44

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Green – Free Assisted Delivery

Red – We are unable to deliver to these areas.

Purple – For orders to Ireland & Northern Ireland, please visit our Distributor in Ireland here.

Delivery Service

All of our products are delivered using our own fleet of vehicles, not sub-contractors. We have a large number of vehicles dedicated to delivering our quality products so we can guarantee maximum care is taken during the delivery process.

Our deliveries take place Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.

When the delivery vehicle is unloaded, it is important that you check to make sure all of the items and instructions have arrived and are correct. You will also receive a component list to check your items against. If anything is missing or damaged, it is essential that you note this on your paper work when you hand it back to the delivery driver.

Prices for our delivery services can be found on individual products.

Please note that goods will be delivered to the first point of contact at the front of your property e.g. on your driveway. This must be within 20m from the delivery vehicle (Safely Parked at Kerbside). Our team will be responsible for assessing the risk of carrying out delivery upon arrival at the property.

Should you require further information on our assisted delivery services, please click here to read our Terms and Conditions, alternatively you can contact a member of our Sales Team.

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Q: Where can I find more information?

A: If you have any questions regarding your delivery, you can telephone our Dispatch Team. Contact details for the Dispatch Team of your nearest branch can be found on your order confirmation. If you need to track your delivery or access your manuals in advance of your delivery, you can visit the Customer Log-In Area of our website.

Thank you for taking the time to read about our terms and advice during this period. We hope you can enjoy your Dunster House garden product for many years to come.

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