We are enjoying the Summer months with the verandah in place. It's so great to open the house up in this warm weather and enjoy the cool breezes flowing through the house.
I have planted a row of agapanthus along the front of the house, which in time, will add a dense greenery in front of the white verandah batons.
I have planted a row of agapanthus along the front of the house, which in time, will add a dense greenery in front of the white verandah batons.
We enjoyed Christmas afternoon and evening on the new verandah and the old trestle table is working beautifully for all the entertaining that happens at this time of year.
The ornamental pear trees that I planted along the northern side are thriving, and add a little extra privacy and greenery.
The sun seems to cast such interesting shadows thanks to the detail of the balustrade.
New Living area
Dad continues to make great progress on the new living area and laundry. It really is hard to believe that this major renovation is being undertaken by one man!
Here you can see the back of the house with the new extension taking shape on the southern (left) side. The large picture window is part of the living area, which adjoins the existing kitchen and dining area at the back of the house. We were grateful for some help from lovely neighbours June and Matt when this window was installed.
Here is a closer view of the living area - ready for the weatherboards to be added. In keeping with the sustainability of this project, Dad is re-using weatherboards that were removed from other parts of the house.
Below is the interior of the living area, looking towards the south eastern corner that looks out to the greenery.
The new laundry is located on the western side of the living area. You can see below it has a French door on the western wall, which will lead to a new drying deck with steps to the clothesline. It will have a long high window above the laundry tub, which will look out to the greenery on the southern side.
The below image was taken from the front verandah, looking back towards the new laundry and living area. Eventually, this whole side of the house will be extended out to where you can see the
piers in the ground. It will house a new ensuite and walk-in-robe, which will adjoin a new master bedroom.
Here is the southern side of the house, with the extension in view at the back.
I received a Magnolia 'Little Gem' for Christmas which I have planted next to the front door in my painted planter box.
It's such a great time of year to be enjoying working on the house and garden.
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