The Lodge Restoration
Gallery
What have we bought?
At last, a new roof and timbers, the old ones were wet through
Brambles and Ivy. We will need to clear these areas and introduce some native non-invasive species
The Stone Mason has been busy repairing and replacing damaged stone
Looking down the stairs
Porchway restored, it was literally hanging off
New downstairs bathroom for the children
Bay window finally replaced, the boarding can now be removed for good
New stairs window and the beginning of the plastering
Boarding out, getting ready for the plasterer
Kitchen partly fitted. It's quite dark as we broke the pane of glass in the window
Looking a bit better now, but still a long way to go.....
Two window columns had completely disintegrated, the Stone Mason will make two more
The garden needs retaining, so a pathway and wall of sleepers needs to be constructed
The woodland garden is a little sparse, the children can help decide what to plant
A new vegetable plot will be created to the left with the mud kitchen on the upper level
A ramp will be created here for access to the woodland garden and an outdoor eating area
The old fireplace will have a shelf, possibly for some of the many books we have
The plastering is going well, it'll all be finished soon...
The bathroom, ready for cubicles, toilets and sinks
The former living room will now be an activity room for the 2 year olds
The kitchen is almost finished now
Former bedroom will be an activity room for when the weather is being unfriendly
New downstairs tiny toilet
Our new front door featuring the Crest of Nottingham above - the meaning is Virtue Outlives Death
Looking better everyday
The landscaping has started, the muddy section to the left will be grassed with wild flowers planted down the edge
This space will be the outdoor eating area with picnic benches
A ramp is being created to the woodland garden
The garden is taking shape
Posts for the fence
The mud kitchen is being built soon, we have a huge ceramic sink and some large pieces of stone for the worktop