Author: Diane

Ireland to have Mandatory alarms for carbon monoxide

Ireland is set to have Mandatory alarms for carbon monoxide

THE MANDATORY installation of carbon monoxide alarms in all new homes is to be addressed by new building regulations being drafted by the Department of the Environment.

I have read somewhere about UK rental rules will be changed this year to ensure all rental properties have hard wired smoke alarms.

Restoration Man starts again this week

The 2nd series of Restoration Man starts this Thursday on channel 4 at 9pm
Series 2 – Episode 1 – Reeds Windmill, Kent

PRESENTER – George Clarke

After years of living away from their families, Pete and Nikki Fagg have moved back down south to Kent with the dream of restoring a derelict windmill that’s been owned by Pete’s family for over 100 years.

Locally listed, the windmill has been a roofless ruin since 1915, and its tapering structure overlooks an area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of the county.

The build nearly comes unstuck when Nikki, who had recovered from cancer, suddenly becomes unwell again. George is on hand to advise, and support them on their restoration journey as they battle with Nikki’s illness.

for more info visit the Restoration Man Channel 4 page

You can watch the last one of the first serious on 4OD now –
Series 1 Episode 9
Medieval Hall and Mansion
George takes on the task of advising two families who have bought rare and nationally important buildings in Wales

Saxon burial ground under house

Saxon burial ground under Warwickshire couple’s home

Fantastic discovery!
Stephen and Nicky West were having their home redeveloped when one of the builders unearthed the remains.

Mr West said: “There was a tap on the door and the builder said ‘Stephen, I think there’s something you need to see’.

“He had a skull in his hand and I thought ‘oh my goodness’.”

The couple have lived at their house in Ratley, a village in south Warwickshire, for nearly seven years.

Swallowcliffe Manor

Swallowcliffe Manor is a
Swallowcliffe Manor is a Grade II listed family home dating back to the 16th Century. It is built from Chilmark stone under a tiled roof.
Absolutely stunning house.
House has:
Entrance hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Sitting room • Study • Kitchen • Breakfast room • Utility room
Larder • Further amenity and utility rooms • Boot room • Cloakroom • Cellar and wine cellar
Principal bedroom with bathroom and dressing room • 7 Further bedrooms • 3 Further bathrooms
Outbuildings • Garaging • Stables • Tack room
Formal gardens • Vegetable garden • Swimming pool • 18 acres of Paddocks and woodland

Bridge Farm

Successful residential country estate
Bridge Farm
Successful residential country estate
2 Substantial farmhouses (vacant)
3 Let cottages
3 Holiday cottages
12 Business units (all let)
Livery yard (18 boxes)
175 acres of farmland
Diverse income stream and investment opportunities
Extending in all to about 185 acres (75 hectares)

I really like this listing due to the detail given about the land ownership. It’s information like this that I think shows how thoughtful some estate agents are, and how they know people are interested in the history of the properties.
There are only 6 photos though but what a lovely photo they have picked as the main one!