UK dad spent £80,000 building an 80-square-metre tropical garden hideout

PC: Mercury Press/The Metro UK A father from Milton Keynes has spent more than £80,000 transforming his back garden into an 80-square-metre tropical hideout complete with an 8,000-litre fish tank, 14 Koi fish, 15 Madagascan day geckos, palm trees and a beer tap. Andy Corrie, 41, built the space himself as a personal retreat where he could relax after work and spend time away from his busy routine.According to The Metro UK, the project initially surprised his wife, Sarah, and their neighbours, who were not convinced by his plans. However, the space helped them understand his vision. Corrie began planning the project about three years before June 2022 and continued adding new features. His family also enjoys the garden retreat, which he hopes to expand further.How did Andy Corrie turn his back garden into an £80,000 tropical hideoutCorrie transformed his Milton Keynes home's garden into what he calls his ‘man cave’. The 80-square-metre space was built single-handedly and designed to provide an escape from everyday life. As a construction worker, Corrie deals with building plans each day, which helped him approach the project.Corrie said, “My wife, Sarah thought I was absolutely crazy...