Monthly Archives: September 2016

The Farm – September 2016

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Ian

We needed to get to a base point before we can start to develop the farm in a way that we can maintain and use it in a way that suites our way of living. We think we are nearly … Continue reading →

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The House & Garden – September 2016

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Ian

At long last we have managed to get the cover on the extractor over the hob, it had to be specially made, just because of the shape of the vaulted ceiling and the height, now it’s done, it looks amazing. … Continue reading →

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The Old Hut – September 2016

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Ian

In combination with the landscaping work that we need on the farm, we have also agreed with the same contractor to get the old hut demolished. The plan is that he will remove all the roof tiles, as these may … Continue reading →

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The Old Hut – The story so far

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Ian

At the start of the building of the house project, we needed to get electricity on the site. The main supply, delivered by overhead cables was already to the edge of the plot so we just had to drop a … Continue reading →

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The Old Hut

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Ian

The original hut that came with the land when we brought it is just in the way of the view towards Monsanto, so it has to go. It’s been great having it whilst we have been building the house, somewhere … Continue reading →

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Tractor

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Ian

Yes, we have made the decision that we need to get a small tractor!!! Whilst it has been fun and somewhat fulfilling strimming the land each time we visit, now the house is there we want to enjoy that more, … Continue reading →

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The Farm

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Ian

Background The original farm was about 2 acres, we have used about half of that to place the house and pool and have added about another acre with an addition purchase, so are back to about 2 acres. The newer … Continue reading →

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