October2014

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[…]

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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[…]

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The spa bath is in!  It really is quite massive, maybe we should cancel the swimming pool… just kidding!

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A bit more landscaping this week, clearing some of the debris from around the house.

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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[…]

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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[…]

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