Mill End Renovations
It all started when we came across a mostly derelict 3 bedroom property with a disused barn attached, parts of the property with no floor and an empty village shop on the ground floor….and lots of pink paintwork and nicotine stain colour glossed beams…
We bought The General Stores and the Malt House in 2004, just after my Mum died and I was 2 months pregnant. It has been a roller coaster ever since with us being based in lesser or larger parts of the property and our son going to primary and secondary school in the area. Over the years we have acquired listed building consent, submitted planning applications, made friends with some great historic buildings specialists, learnt about horse hair and lime render, had a bat survey done and conducted an archeaological dig, become members of SPAB (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) and learnt about the 600 year old medieval part of the property - doing the bulk of the renovations ourselves and with the help of friends. Never a dull moment!
