Ta-dah! Oh, it’s just a twee little bungalow I hear you say. Are you disappointed? Come on, look closer, it’s got window boxes. I’ve never had a window box before. Don’t be deceived by this picture, it’s not a bungalow, it’s actually a house built into the hillside. The wow factor is the back of the property that leads out on to a large terrace and fantastic views. You will have to wait until we move in before you get those images.
No period features but easy to maintain and it comes with a large conservatory. I think I will call it an orangery, sounds much posher. I intend to make the interior very contemporary with a touch of James Bond retro. Does that make sense? It is an upside down house with a large open plan lounge/diner on the upper floor making the most of the views across the valley. There are three double bedrooms so plenty of room for visitors. It has a cellar that Paul is particularly excited about; I don’t know why.
The garden is terraced with a small lawned area, there is a greenhouse and raised beds for Paul to grow vegetables. There is also a pond with a very kitsch fountain (boy and girl hugging), sorry but that is one feature that will have to go.
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What about the neighbours?
ReplyDeleteFar enough away for Rick not to bother with them.
DeleteYou'll have to train him not to bark.
DeleteYou can get the idea of the terraced, walk out part at the back if you look at the side of the photo. Have you ever had a greenhouse before? That will be neat! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteWe don't need a greenhouse in France so it will be a new experience.
DeleteIt looks perfect. Some husbands consider burying their wives under patios or in cellars. Don't ever turn your back on him.
ReplyDeleteI never turn my back on Paul!
DeleteMay I suggest 'Mon Rêve'! I must say; I had imagined a little old cottage, but this is much more practical.
ReplyDeleteWe surprised ourselves.
DeleteAs my Dad used to say: How far is it to get a pint of milk?
ReplyDeleteConvenience store, church, surgery, pub and ..... fish and chip shop in the village!
DeleteIt looks good and like the neighbors aren't too close, so that works for me.
ReplyDeletePrivacy and space is very important to us.
DeleteLooks super. Can't wait to see the views.
ReplyDeleteIt will all look very different in the summer when, hopefully, we will get the keys.
DeleteAbsolutely ideal - in a lovely part of the country too. It looks fairly new, so not too much renovation needed. Look forward to interior shots, and photos of the surrounding scenery once you're installed ....
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping it will be very easy to maintain. Very different to our French home.
DeleteIt is a beautiful house Sue, I love it, and it is also very well kept! It looks like there is a lot of light coming in from the big windows, something you will treasure in winter! Well done you and Paul...should I add Rick?
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
I'm pleased you like it Maria. I shall just have to be patient now while we wait for solicitors and paperwork,etc.
DeleteCan't wait to see more pictures! It's funny how we all have a preconceived notion of what we want and more often than not we end up with something very different!!lol Hopefully not too much upkeep and Paul will love his garden.
ReplyDeleteThe garden isn't big but I think there will be plenty to keep Paul busy.
DeleteI love it! Your new home sounds cozy and welcoming with wonderful views! Hope you will share more pictures with us all after you get settled in :)
ReplyDeleteThere will be lots of photos once I get my hands on it!
DeleteLooks very nice and I LOVE conservatories - as long as they don't have glass rooves - too hot ! Where abouts is it? Just a general idea not asking for the exact address!!... and where is the kitchen - up or down??
ReplyDeleteKitchen is upstairs with lounge and one bedroom, other two bedrooms downstairs.
DeleteAh, sorry. Missed the previous post. Have been to the area. Well, to be truthful driven through some of it. Tintern Abbey is quite spectacular and the Wye valley very pretty.
ReplyDeleteIt is somewhere that I am looking forward to exploring. I think there are some good cycle trails through the forest.
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