Hello,
It would be really great if everyone here could just post one or a few pictures showing the current state of their house.
I'll start right away.
For renovations, it’s best to provide a comparison of before and after the remodeling.
Before March 2014:
After May 2015:
It would be really great if everyone here could just post one or a few pictures showing the current state of their house.
I'll start right away.
For renovations, it’s best to provide a comparison of before and after the remodeling.
Before March 2014:
After May 2015:
@Mellina
There are planting plans for beds specifically designed for butterflies. That might be a good alternative to a flower meadow. Depending on the slope, a meadow can be hard to mow. Perennials might also work better as extensions or supplements to the planters. You don’t want the flower meadow to create too big of a style disruption.
Outdoor projects take time. One thing at a time. It often feels like the energy drops after moving in.
Make sure the planters are frost-resistant, or you’ll need a lot of physical effort twice a year and storage space for overwintering. I assume you’re not planning to use geraniums.
@Trademark
I’m curious to see how the house turns into a showpiece. It definitely has potential. If you don’t need the grille on the top window anymore, I think I could use it. 😉
Is it made entirely of sandstone, or are the other walls timber-framed?
It’s a shame about the windows. Does the preservation requirement apply only to the façade, or are there restrictions for the interior as well?
Be careful where old and newer (1960s) building materials meet. That’s where we found the most damage during demolition. Yes, we demolished it. It was beyond repair. The sandstone walls of the outbuildings still stand as a retaining wall.
There are planting plans for beds specifically designed for butterflies. That might be a good alternative to a flower meadow. Depending on the slope, a meadow can be hard to mow. Perennials might also work better as extensions or supplements to the planters. You don’t want the flower meadow to create too big of a style disruption.
Outdoor projects take time. One thing at a time. It often feels like the energy drops after moving in.
Make sure the planters are frost-resistant, or you’ll need a lot of physical effort twice a year and storage space for overwintering. I assume you’re not planning to use geraniums.
@Trademark
I’m curious to see how the house turns into a showpiece. It definitely has potential. If you don’t need the grille on the top window anymore, I think I could use it. 😉
Is it made entirely of sandstone, or are the other walls timber-framed?
It’s a shame about the windows. Does the preservation requirement apply only to the façade, or are there restrictions for the interior as well?
Be careful where old and newer (1960s) building materials meet. That’s where we found the most damage during demolition. Yes, we demolished it. It was beyond repair. The sandstone walls of the outbuildings still stand as a retaining wall.
Mellina schrieb:
Our neighbor kindly took a nice drone photo of our house 🙂: Wow... that’s like a palace....
Maybe it could also be interesting for the lawyer from the other thread who is looking for a weekend/leisure property or wondering what could be built there...
Andre77 schrieb:
Wow... that’s like a palace....
might also be suitable for the lawyer from the other thread who is looking for a weekend/leisure property or considering what could be built there... No, much too small. That’s at most a side wing.
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pagoni202012 Nov 2020 10:49haydee schrieb:
No, way too small. That’s at most a side wing....and then on top of that, without a presidential turret and Spanish steps... tsk tsk tsk
@haydee Thanks for the tips... I do like the look of geraniums, but I’m not fond of their smell. For the plants that aren’t frost-hardy, I just have to make sure to move them to the basement in time, which is on the same level. But there’s no rush, as you said—the motivation isn’t quite there right now, and I’m mostly focusing on houseplants; the garden will have to wait.
I also saw the “Weekend Manor House Thread” and was a bit surprised; having an apartment in the mountains is enough to meet up with family, since you’re usually outside during the day anyway and go out in the evenings (at least when there’s no pandemic).
I also saw the “Weekend Manor House Thread” and was a bit surprised; having an apartment in the mountains is enough to meet up with family, since you’re usually outside during the day anyway and go out in the evenings (at least when there’s no pandemic).
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pagoni202012 Nov 2020 11:53Trademark schrieb:
Hello everyone,
11ant rightly pointed out that while I comment on other posts here, I have never really shared anything about my own project. My wife and I are currently renovating an old rubble stone house originally built in 1853. Why? Well, because we’re not really people who prefer new builds 😉 . Many of you would probably demolish and start over. Since this property is part of a protected ensemble, that’s not an option. Our goal is to bring a bit of charm to this ugly duckling.
I will try to provide updates over time about the current condition. This is in early summer. Some work has already taken place inside. We’re currently waiting for approval from the heritage authorities.
An additional highlight of this property is hidden behind the house. The plot covers a total of 950 m² (10,230 sq ft), and beyond it there is only the spa park:
Great and definitely exciting project!!!