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Renovation on the house we sold has gone well with phase 1 completed to the customer's satisfaction.  All windows replaced with double glazing and floors dug out ready for concreting and drainage.  An open plan aspect with archways throughout the ground floor was asked for so walls came down and RSJ's went up

Looking from the conservatory through what will be

the living area into the kitchen at the far end. The new wall with window was originally a garage door..The next stage will be started in March when we return.  Quotes for this have been e-mailed to the customer already for their approval.  Photographs are also e-mailed to them during each stage.  The renovation  takes place at their own speed. Oh and this customer requires a swimming pool built too - not a problem.

Since starting work we have been offered four other houses for sale in the village!!!  Price range would be somewhere between £4,000-£8000

Meanwhile in our own garden the aubergines and peppers continue to flourish so I am told!! 

Next year we intend to stay for nine months so will not have to rely on friends and neighbours to harvest the garden.  I look forward to freezing and bottling our own produce. 

I expect my Bulgarian to improve immensely over this time too!! Having said that, it is not necessary to learn the language as in Veliko Tarnovo there is more often than not an English speaking person and sign language and pointing is ok locally!!

Front of the house - the day the windows were fitted.

It took 1 day to fit all 13 windows and 4 doors at

a a price less than £2,000 including fly screens! 

With the customer's permission, I will post more pictures (when I get more adept with posting them on my blog!)

I look forward to seeing the finished article on this house in the Spring.  It is a lovely solid property with brilliant views from the balcony and a very sunny secluded aspect to it.

So, as I always say come on out join us !!!