On to discussions about the good stuff - what we are going to do with the house!
We intend to completely renovate the main two-storey element of the building. This involves completely removing any architectural features and repairing them. We also have to demolish the two-storey projection at the back and we are rebuilding a three-storey and single-storey structure in its place. Because garden space is so limited we are going to have two little courtyards. The larger courtyard will be enclosed by bi-folding doors. When open they will make the garden become part of the house. Hopefully we will get some sunny days to enjoy this space!!!
And oh yes, there will be glass!!! Lots of glass and light!!!
Ciaran tells me that he is building in a bench seat in an area of the kitchen/dining room that will have angled glass looking up to the 5 metre stone rear boundary wall. He describes it as being very "Lautner-esque" and says it is the one part of the design that he is doing what he refers to as "fancy show-boating"!
We made a decision to go high-spec with under floor heating, combi boilers, sound systems, etc. You'll get to read more about this as we continue to blog about the building process.
