Given the level of traditional oak and the stonework needed, we were clear that a local French team of craftsmen were desirable, so our search began and this is where we struck lucky again.
As a part of securing the Change of Use approval, the previous owner was required to secure quotations for making both main water and electrics available to the Grange and the quotation is valid for a period of 2 years.
So, Nick’s first task was to approach SAS Frappat and confirm the arrangement and as a result we discovered the team to undertake the complete project:
SAS Frappat - Electrics, Plumbing and Heating
S.C.C.L - Ceilings, Plaster board and Tiling
SA Adams & Fils - Colombage, Stairs, Doors and Windows
Sarl Aussourd - Stonework
All submitted detailed quotations during the period, having been briefed by Nick and naturally the total project cost was great than we have originally envisaged.
This is the story of the Gray Family search for a home in France and the eventual conversion of a Barn in the Creuse that has now been turned into a beautiful home for our family to enjoy in the years ahead. The story of La Grange Grise gives an indication of our experience of doing so between 2006 and 2016. Also added are details and history of the subsequent purchase and work on La Maison Grise from 2013 and the renovation work started in 2016 on the house opposite our the Grange.