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We had so much fun in our short time in Andover, it needed to be split into 2 blog posts. You can find the first here, where we share our trips to, Stonehenge, Stourhead and Highclere Castle or Downtown Abbey to most. Our time in Andover followed on from our time in Chelsea where we…Continue Reading
Our final Christmas is fast looming here at Pen Y Llechwedd. Our first Christmas without our daughter and our last here at Pen Y Llechwedd is gearing us up for an emotional one. The first of the Christmas lights went up last weekend, and for the first time every we have the Christmas Tree up…Continue Reading
It’s that time of year when we bring out our weird and wonderful Christmas tree, or usually do. This year we might do something a little different. Our final Christmas in Pen Y Llechwedd will be the best one yet. In line with our Christmas theme, and getting all excited and ready to decorate, let’s…Continue Reading
When deciding where to visit in England, we knew we needed to spend a few days where my daughter lives, so that we could have an understanding of what it was like when we talked on the phone. Andover is about an hour out of London and while not a tourist destination itself, there is…Continue Reading
One of the most common questions I am asked, is what a defect list is for, and when should it be introduced. While there is much confusion, the answer is actually very simple and can be of great benefit to both client and builder alike.
A defect list is…Continue Reading
Arriving at Heathrow airport, we were all exhausted. After 24 hours on a plane with very little sleep, we were really overwhelmed to find it only early morning when we walked out of the airport and surprisingly it was hot!! Really hot, not like hot at home with all it’s humidity, but hot. The gauge…Continue Reading
One of the most important things we did before we decided to sell our home, was to rule out all the surprises. Having bought and sold a few times, we have come up with a list of things we do each time, prior to appointing an agent. For us being prepared, enables us to be…Continue Reading