Looks like you've got quite a
Submitted by Ritaruth on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 10:22In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Looks like you've got quite a job on your hands there! Makes me glad that we bought our house (barn) already renovated:-) We live between Sesta Godano and Brugnato, so might pop up sometime and take a peek at Godzillavilla.
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Submitted by godzillavilla on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 09:40In reply to Looks like you've got quite a by Ritaruth
Are you at your place often (or all the time?) I'm hoping to be in Varese around the first week of April and would be happy to give you a tour.
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I can imagine it's going to
Submitted by tara_tagliatele on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 10:19In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
I can imagine it's going to be a tough job, but worth it in the end. Is the roof of the upper bedroom area still structurally sound? The support beams seem to be the only thing holding it up. I hope you won't have too much trouble with that. The dresser in the master bedroom and the bed in the first bedroom are so nice. Are you planning on keeping them? The house really has a great floor plan. And the garden is probably going to be magnifiscent, as well. I wish you the best of luck!
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A late thanks
Submitted by godzillavilla on Sun, 04/01/2012 - 23:32In reply to I can imagine it's going to by tara_tagliatele
Sorry to be so long replying to your note! The roof was completely demolished, including all the beams, a new steel collar was built around the top of the house to hold it together, and a new roof put on. So now a bomb could go off and it will probably stay intact! The ceilings on the top floor are all coming out though - so it will be 'trave a vista' to the roof. The master bedroom furniture looks better in the photos than in real life - they suffered water damage - but with a coat of paint they might live on. Thanks for your wishes!
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Submitted by Ritaruth on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 10:50In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
We live here permanently. Sold up in the Uk and retired here, so we're around most of the time.
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Good luck godzillavilla. You
Submitted by getsett on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 18:58In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Good luck godzillavilla. You must have vision and patience in abundance! Look forward to seeing how the renovation is going and when it is finished it will be wonderful. We bought our house nearly new and that was stressful enough!!
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thanks for the luck!
Submitted by godzillavilla on Sun, 04/01/2012 - 23:34In reply to Good luck godzillavilla. You by getsett
Definitely learning patience. There's slow food, slow travel - and now I'm starting a slow renovation movement.
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Godzillavilla bathrooms
Submitted by valerie ward on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 10:38In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Hi just had a look at your plans.I can't read the dimensions on your plans but have you thought about moving the (to be) rebuilt wall between the master & bed 2 across slightly so bed 2 is about the same size as bed 3 & putting a new wall behind the door to the master bed so that you can use the space between the two rooms as a small ensuite to the master bed ( a loo & basin at least) so that when you have guests you don't all have to share. If you aren't able to put in any additional windows you could install a sun pipe or rooflight to give light into this room. Don't know if it's of any help but it seems the most obvious place providing you can get the drainage to work. Good luck with the renovations!
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Valerie's bathroom idea
Submitted by godzillavilla on Sun, 04/01/2012 - 23:36In reply to Godzillavilla bathrooms by valerie ward
Yes that space might just be big enough to carry that off without making each room too tiny for a bed and wardrobe, that's a good idea. I agree it's nice to have some loo privacy. Thanks!
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Sounds good to me Valerie,
Submitted by bunterboy on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 17:14In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
Sounds good to me Valerie, can I email our floor plan for design advice too!! Ciao Billy
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why not, pm me the plans if
Submitted by valerie ward on Fri, 03/16/2012 - 10:25In reply to Sounds good to me Valerie, by bunterboy
why not, pm me the plans if you want to!!
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