Thursday 24 January 2013

Scaffolding Removal Reveals a Gem!

Before - Cancello Est is the white building bottom right with the creeper 

Before and after!

The facade has now been fully restored and what a difference it makes.

All the cement and white wash was removed by hand due to the fragility of the ancient stone.

The stonework originally was quarried by hand and you can see the craftsmanship of the 17th Century artisans.

Just need to add the windows and shutters and the old girl will look perfect.
After - Cancello Est is now the honey coloured building to the right


6 comments:

  1. Loverllyy !!! WEll done.. must have cost a pretty penny too !!!! Rick/SA

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  2. Well we are just a little under the budget so that is comforting - I think the major expense is going to be the furnishings - I think the old girl will be a bit demanding after being dormant for so long.

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  3. Looking superb Marc...superb achievement thus far.
    Mike Wilson.

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    1. Its coming along nicely Mike, cant wait for you and Dawn to come and enjoy the finished article - we need experienced honeymooners!@

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  4. Wow. With this and the ceilings being restored you've really made progress since we were there. Well done!

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  5. Its all very exciting - everyday seems to be real progress - cant wait to se what they have done today! The builders are really fabulous craftsman and the site is so clean and tidy its a pleasure to go there.

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