Slowly does it

Hard to believe it is 3 years since we bought our cottage.

We set out with a list

1. Large enough to accommodate myself hubbie plus a returning 31 year old daughter

2. A newer type property no renovation required

3. Garage

4. Flat south facing rear garden

5. Detached

What did we end up with

A terraced cottage that was built in the late 1800's, looks like a But 'n Ben but had been extended at the back

and into the roof. Has no garage. North easterly sloping garden. In serious need

of upgrading. What do you do when your heart says buy and head says run a mile.

I always go with my heart and the fact that the cottage was still sitting on the market waiting

for us 6 months after our original viewing.

The bathroom

Stripped out having been treated for damp

As it is now

Bedrooms before and after

Our bedroom for some strange reason don't have a before photo

From what was the kitchen we formed a study and utility room

The strange shaped hall leading to the original kitchen

was altered to incorporate a shower room and square hall

There were two living rooms.

We use this one

My wee room

The biggest transformation

From 70s living/dining room

The only problem now having an older property is like owning the Forth Bridges

The house could be doing with a lick of paint........

Oh and new front windows more in keeping with the age of the property

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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