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Nice house - Just needs a lick of paint |
Project Management carried out by M&S Multiservice, collaborators with Calabria Property Services Renovation Project. This lovely traditional farmhouse was purchased, through us in Oct 2006, by a family living in the UK. Situated at Serra D’Aiello, approx 10 mins drive out of Campora San Giovanni, it is set in 32,000msq of land with olive trees, fruit trees and amazing views of the mountains and the valley to the sea. Our project management partner is overseeing its renovation and the owners, Jimmy, Karan & Charlotte have kindly agreed for us to track its progress on the site to encourage others who may be thinking of doing a similar thing!! We have also asked Jimmy & Karan to comment on their experience of renovating the property. Initially, after the purchase we contacted a geometra (architect/surveyor) and he came with us and Jimmy & Karan to look at the property, give his opinion and then he produced a full set of plans, including seismic test results, for the work that was required and the alterations that the owners wanted doing. Further meetings at the property followed with the builder, electrician and geometra again and from that estimates were drawn up. Consultations with Jimmy & Karan followed to ensure that everything met their requirements and changes made where necessary. After all the relevant permissions had been gained, the work commenced in April this year.
So far the work that has been carried out is:
Perimeter security fencing erected with secure lock up for tools. Demolition of old bathroom Foundation dug out for patio around the house and re-laid with reinforced concrete All the ground floor dug out, pipes laid for water. Walls channeled with tubing and cabling installed for electrics. Roof and supporting beams removed.
Updated 31/10/07 The property has now had a substantial amount of work carried out since the last update: All roof timbers have been renewed Roof tiles fitted Exposed ceiling beams fitted Internal walls plastered reinforced with wire meshing to conform to standards Bathroom has been partially rebuilt Upstairs wooden floors fitted Air conditioning units fitted ready for connection when electrics completed Roof Tiles Fitted
Updated 13/03/08 All windows and external doors fitted Downstairs floors completed En-suite bathroom off bedroom constructed and completed Staircase installed Main bathroom completed External render finish applied Air con unit installation completed Original internal cupboards doors renewed Internal walls plastered and painted External scaffolding removed
Electrics completed
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Where's my bathroom |
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The table cloth will have to go |
Bathroom
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No Pool yet but they have put in a slide |
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It Gets worse before it's gets better - I hope |
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![]() Roof |
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![]() Roof |
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![]() Roof |
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![]() Foundations Complete |
![]() Plumbing |
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![]() Job Done ! |
![]() Looks Great ! |
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![]() External scaffolding removed |
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![]() All windows and external doors fitted |
![]() External render finish applied |
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![]() En-suite bathroom off bedroom constructed and completed |
![]() Staircase installed |
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![]() Original internal cupboards doors renewed |
![]() All windows fitted |
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![]() External render finish applied |
![]() Electrics completed |