Apricot Cottage renovation Stage 2
The bedrooms of Apricot Cottage have had their ceilings replaced, both rooms repainted, a new end wall and a new ceiling fan installed in the main bedroom.
Author: Paul
Chooks and cows
Two photos of our farm animals: our chooks on a cold winter’s day, and our cows enjoying a feed of hay
Frosty June mornings
We have had a series of frosty mornings, leading into fine and sunny winter days. Photo is looking towards Ruby Cottage, showing the frost through the orchard
Solar Panels on Ruby Cottage
We have installed a 2.6kW solar panel system on the roof of Ruby Cottage.
This will help offset the power usage of the cottage as well as our irrigation pump
Finishing touches on Apricot Cottage
This year has been the year of the Apricot Cottage upgrade, which has been achieved in several stages. The kitchen has been renovated, new ceilings in the kitchen, dining room and lounge, new floor tiles in the kitchen, split system air conditioner installed, new beds …
Plum orchard flowering
The plum orchard is in full flower. Ruby Cottage in background. Hoping for a good fruit-set and harvest.
Apricot Cottage re opened for Easter
Following much work and many hours, the interior renovation of Apricot Cottage was finished by Easter, and ready for our Easter guests.
Two interior walls were removed, kitchen cupboards, bench tops, sink and drain board were replaced, and the remaining walls repainted.
We are pleased with the result.
Apricot Cottage closed for renovations
Apricot Cottage is undergoing a major interior renovation, with the removal of internal walls to give a more ‘open plan’ design, and an upgrade of the kitchen. New cupboards, sink, drain board and bench tops will be installed. Photo shows Denise surveying the work to …