Another job that was completed just before Christmas was one that I have envisaged in my mind ever since we added the conservatory to the farmhouse some 15 years ago! My idea was to remove the window between the conservatory and the room on the other side which is the dining room. Naturally before we started the work we didn't take a 'before' photo but luckily in amongst Kate and Spence's wedding photos is a perfect before shot.
First job is to take out the window and remove the stone that was under the window.
In amongst the stonework under the window was this datestone which has always been covered up by a breakfast table since the conservatory was erected. The datestone was carefully removed and Peter will put it back into the stonework underneath the sitting room window which means everyone will be able to see it. The initials belong to the son of the chap who had the 'new' part of the farmhouse built - Francis Henry Goldolphin Layland-Barrett.
The glass was very carefully removed and set aside - the leaded windows have been a bit ravaged by time, in the second photo you can see the bow in the glass and that it doesn't sit flat on the table.
Next job is to position the new framework into place - very much a 'all hands to the deck' job so no action shot here!
And the end result, glass back in. This is taken from the dining room looking out into the conservatory.
The eagle eyed amongst you will spot that the in the top windows the glass is the wrong way with the diamonds going sideways. Despite coming out twice to measure, the joinery company made the holes the wrong size so we put the glass in for Christmas and they are due to come back and 'fix' the problem!
I am very pleased with the end result and it worked beautifully over Christmas with the log fire in the dining room being able to be enjoyed from the conservatory.
Judith
Poltarrow Farm
Self Catering Cottages and Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast in Cornwall
Poltarrow Farm
Self Catering Cottages and Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast in Cornwall
