Living/dining room

Living/dining room
		Originally two rooms the living and dining rooms were knocked into one by the previous owner. Whilst maybe not in keeping with the character of the house, it did create an impressive living space, so I decided to keep it as that...
		Foor joists repaired, a lintel for the fire place opening and insulation going in...
		Looking at the living room end of the room and the front of the house...
		Woodworm and rot meant the dining room end of the room needed some attention...
		Exposed stone wall pegged ready for studwork to go up...
		Studwork up and insulation going in. Despite having to use modern materials, I felt it was important to have a well insulated property. Note counter battoned ceiling...
		The original, damaged lime plaster ceilings were left in place and counter battoned with fixings through the old ceiling and into the ceiling joists. Plasterboard and plaster preceeded ornate, traditionally made Plaster of Paris cornice and central rose...
		Reclaimed floor boards, all from the house, were de-nailed, planed and sanded prior to being laid. Once down they were sanded again, treated against woodworm and varnished. View to the dining room and out to the courtyard...
		Living room...
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