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Update August 2010

Lock Cottage Renovation

Progress has been slow over the last few months, but we are continuing to work on the original cottage...

Progress has been slow over the last few months, but we are continuing to work on the original cottage:

 

Replacement oak windows
All the old plaster has been chipped away and the bricks are now drying out
Replacement Oak windows and stable door have been made for the existing building
Ceiling beams have been revealled
The upstairs and downstairs ceilings have been dropped to reveal the old purling and floor joists.
Fireplace opened up and repaired
Fireplace before (above) and Fireplace after (below)
Fireplace
Fireplace has been opened up and repaired
Stairway has been taken out in preparation for the electrics being run

Recent Deals!

  • 12 Cast Iron radiators £300 (ready for painting
  • Various cast iron down pipe and guttering £69 (ready for painting)
  • Cast iron roll top slipper bath £200 (perfect condition)
  • Indian sandstone (fossil mint) £16 per square yard (new)
  • 2 sets of brass taps for Kitchen and Utility £44 each (perfect condition)

 

Planning Progress

Plans have been completed and submitted for approval. Expecting a decision in October!

 

 

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almoworld

Alison Moses and her partner are currently renovating an 18th century Lock Cottage in Staffordshire.

Currently the property has been stripped out, back to the orginal brick and they are waiting for planning permission before starting the extension. They intend on putting as much of the original features back into the property as possible and have already taken the ceiling down to reveal the old purlings.

Alison and her partner will be completing most of the renovation work themselves and expect this to take a year to 18 months before completion.