The foundations where once a quince lane grew After approval of our local municipality the digging started and hand mixing of the "dagga" could be heard. |
The layer for sandstone, that was hand dressed on the premises and every one was dressed to fit a certain space. |
It was time to fit the bay windows. |
Slowly but surely progress is made. |
The window sills |
As you can see the second storey is also going strong |
Adam Trusscott has honoured us with this wonderful sketch |
Brick-by-brick an old wall is removed. The old mud bricks it to be utilized again. |
After many time and errors the stairs is now leading to the top floor |
Oregon pine floors in the upper storey |
Fireplaces is now in every little nook! Remember wintertime is on average -7 degrees Celsius |
Floors in the bathrooms - trying to keep with the time - black and white is the theme! Hennie is the artisan |
Parquet floors in the lounge |
Start of the ceiling |
Ceiling fitting |
Bathroom fitting |
Sussex bath before restoration |
Lovely eagle tub feet |
The finished product |
Then it was time to get access to the attic |
Hennie and Eric are holding on for life |
The walkway is almost there!! |