By December the new roof struts and roof was on and the cattle byre had been cleared out. The floor foundations had been dug and the damp proof membrane and concrete base were all done.
In addition, the downstairs door openings had been made and the oak door opening supports were all in and the upstairs oak window supports had been delivered to site.
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.