Yes, we have a new home for Christmas.
Hopefully we will actually be in it by next Christmas ... there is a lot of work to be done. But it was the only way to be able to afford to get the shell of something that we can redesign to our own specifications as this will be our last ever home. Our last ever move ... thank goodness for that.
We have lived in so many places both individually and together, moved so many times that it seems ridiculous, but hopefully this bungalow will be totally future-proofed. We are using everything that we have learnt from doing our previous works, and the work that we had done on Mum's bungalow, ready for my brother to get this final home just right and future-proofed.
We picked up the single solitary key on Wednesday afternoon after we had visited Mum. It all worked out very well timewise, we were sat in the services having a coffee when the email from our solicitors arrived, telling us to collect the keys from the auction house which was just a slight detour into Preston, which is one our way home. I have to say buying at auction, with our brilliant solicitor made for a very easy process. It was just 28 days from bidding on the property to us picking up the key.
Now we are having lots of meetings at the bungalow with the architect, the builders, the solar guys, the roofing guys etc etc, I can barely keep up with Alan's timetable. But as long as we can fit Christmas in I will be very happy.
I spotted what could be the perfect front door as we were driving home from Mum's a couple of weeks ago, we were stationery at the traffic lights at the time so Alan said 'quick get a picture' ... so I did. That's one thing ticked off my list of things to choose then. 😄
Sue xx
Wow that was quick, how exciting, I wish you both every happiness in your new home, albeit you be renovating!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! I'm really happy for you.xx
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to following your adventures through the coming year. With every good wish for the future.
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