Hi Ann, thanks for reply. Could I not just link into the septic tank of my sisters house
Hi there,
I am looking into renovating an old cottage on my sisters property to make a home in. She is cool with that and so am I. The house is c. 200 years old, solid stone walls which are 60 cm thick. It has a galvanised roof with waterproof membrane underneath and high wooden ceiling boards. The internal area is 47m sq. Internally it is divided into two rooms of more or less similar dimensions one of which has a large open fireplace. The other room I intend to use as a bedroom and divide off part of it for an ensuite. It has electricity but no plumbing. What I think I need to do to make it habitable is to insulate the attic and put up a ceiling to lower room height; insert solid fuel stove with 2 rads off it, one for bedroom and the other for ensuite with hot water tank; dry line the interior;plumb in a sink in kitchen and toilet and sink and shower in ensuite. Insert three new double glazed windows and new front door. The house is dry but starlings have come in under eaves and I would need to seal these entrances. Has anyone any experience of undertaking a similar project and also I have a current budget of 12 grand, do you think this is any way realistic, forgetting furniture etc for now. Thanks for any help/advice.
Thanks for all replies. I would consider the illegal route there myself as I need to keep budget to w minimum. As things stand I live with this sister and she definitely won't move unless something crazy mad happens. But yes the cottage would always legally be hers. Does anyone think that my budget is way off? I will never get a mortgage at my age and my income but I do have some money around :12k which I could use to get my own living space which would be great, I just want space. Also have I forgotten anything in my list of major works that need doing?
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