The kitchen is in and looking amazing! The units were supplied and fitted by a local company, made to order. We went for ultra-modern clean lines for the work surfaces and sink, with a lovely natural wood bar and a dual-temperature wine fridge underneath. The downstairs kitchen is also in, with[…]
The electrician has run network cabling in to every TV point and several in every bedroom. The plan is to have high-speed internet access and WiFi everywhere so that there are no ‘not spots’, and the TVs will probably be at least partly Internet based. The steps down to the[…]
The spa bath is in! It really is quite massive, maybe we should cancel the swimming pool… just kidding!
A bit more landscaping this week, clearing some of the debris from around the house.
We’ve started making plans for railings on the main staircase. The fireplace in the main living room is taking shape, with a new wooden mantel piece across the top. The master bathroom is making steady progress – the fittings are really quite big and heavy and the builders have done[…]
A lot has happened since I was last here, hence the monster photo gallery. All of the doors and windows are now in, and they look absolutely stunning. The built-in shutters will keep the place really cool in the height of summer and hopefully the air conditioning won’t be needed[…]