Do you remember the Old Rectory at Claxby. I have written several posts about it, the first one was when I discovered it in 2013. In December it was sold at auction. I went for a viewing and took lots of photo's inside and outside. Today I have been back to see if any renovation work has started, and it has.
Luckily I got to meet the new owner. He was there doing some work on it.
All the ivy and foliage has been stripped away to reveal the beautiful house. I couldn't go around the back, it's a building site. The outbuildings have been knocked down as has the orangery.
The owner has a large family and I am pleased to say it will once again become a family home. There is a lot of work to be done. The owner is a builder by the way, and he has a good team behind him. At a guess I reckon it will take 6 - 12 months to complete it. I won't go back again. They have had a lot of people interested in it. I'm sure they would like some privacy now.
I had this message from a family member a couple of weeks ago. I am not on Instagram so I can't access it, and I don't particularly want to join.
Hello! My In-laws have just recently purchased the property. Restoration of the old rectory is fully underway to bring it back to life once again. I am documenting the process on instagram- therectoryrestoration_
It’s great to see the interest and hope you will follow along the process.
Heidi :) x
After Claxby I had a drive around and found an abandoned hotel. I'll put some pictures up tomorrow.
Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip. ilona
It is good to see that this beautiful house will be restored to ist former glory and that it will be a family home. These old houses have a special charm, and they were built to last. Many of the new houses look shabby after a couple of years, and need serious repairs even before they are paid for.
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Hello Hilde. I hope your walking is going well. It alarms me that so much green belt land is being earmarked for new housing. Every day more of the countryside is being concreted over. And of course, as you say, new houses do not have the longevity factor. My house must be about 60 years old, but it was built at a time where they used good quality materials. It will still be standing long after I am gone.
DeleteIlona I agree meanqueen 👍 💯 the older house's we're built to last .. my house is old style house.. old brick .. All the best Levi xx
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