As soon as you hear the words ‘Termite Infestation‘ when buying a house, a sense of foreboding overtakes you. How bad is it?  Has the structure already been compromised? I had these feelings, wondering whether such a great find would be spoilt by the smallest of creatures. It’s certainly not a thing to be brushed aside or taken…

I’ve recently discovered from the neighbour that there are a pair of nesting kestrels on the north side of the house. They’ve made their home and nested above a damaged window for the last few years. My aim will be to somehow incorporate an area that they can continue to nest in for years to come.…

Buying a house in France should be a relatively painless affair, just be prepared to wait a few months. Nothing happens very quickly here. The first visit to the Notaire to sign the Compromis has passed, and now I’m awaiting the guys to come check my land boundaries. This isn’t always the case, but I…