Sunday 27 April 2014

Having secured No8 in 2013, we have proceeded to starting some small jobs to 'tidy up' the property and plan for the potential renovation work, when we can afford it.

We have removed the old Oil Tank from the rear outbuildings, the Boiler and the Central Heating System from the house.  The end wall has been secured with a metal cross support and the front elevation cracks were repaired, once a chimney stack lintel was installed by Aussourd Bros.

Shutters have been added to all the upstairs windows, for security and consistency and as shown here, we have painted the front to remove the old flaking red paint with something more neutral.  We used BEDEC Barn Paint, which is wonderful and we now plan to use BEDEC Masonry Paint this summer on the house.













We decided to install a new Fosse Septic and Reservoir in advance of any renovation work, so that we can use the garden and not have any plans subsequently disturbed. We have now tidied up the rear with a Gravel Patio Area, that eventually we will