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Monday, 24 October 2011

Renovator's Rescue: Part two

Do you recall that old Queenslander house that I wrote about that's on my school rat-run when I drop off and fetch the boys?

Well, it eventually sold after being on the market for a while. And someone is actually renovating it. I took the shots below a couple of weeks ago and they've cleared the entire yard since then.

It looks like the house may be raised higher or an extension will be added to the back. But I don't know for sure. I thought it would be interesting to keep tabs on it and see what they do.

House voyeurism is my hobby!


Old  interwar Queenslander house
They have the exact same garage doors as ours, except theirs are in better condition! I should ask if they're keeping them...


You could barely see the house before because of all the trees and  overgrown vegetation.
 All the junk in the front yard is now cleared

They have a lot of work to do. It makes our house look like a walk in the park.

24 comments:

  1. Kerry24 October 2011 at 17:33

    Wow, understatement! Go make friends with them so we can see what they do inside as well. In fact, they could learn a lot from you two...they'd be grateful to know you :)

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  2. NAT DUNCAN24 October 2011 at 18:16

    I have film students looking for this type of location all the time! Not sure workplace health and safety would allow it though!!

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  3. The Moerks24 October 2011 at 19:32

    Nice find Anita. I was going to say, make friends with them so we can see inside but I see kerry has already said that!

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  4. Beth24 October 2011 at 19:46

    Brave, brave people. I would run a mile! It will be fascinating to follow the development though, hope you can keep us up to date.
    x

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  5. Unknown24 October 2011 at 20:01

    Holy cow - that is definately what I would call a renovator's delight!

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  6. KH24 October 2011 at 20:08

    I love watching a major makeover! Shall be watching for progress reports.

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  7. Helen24 October 2011 at 20:10

    Ohh how exciting, I do suggest that you write them a little letter of introduction :)

    I do so hope that they keep the tiled accents on the cement(?) posts, they always make me smile when I see them on houses.

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  8. Naturally Carol24 October 2011 at 20:29

    Yes..definitely keep us posted on this one. It will be so interesting to see what they do with the old place! I agree with the others..try and wiggle your way into their grace and so we can see the inside develop too!!

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  9. Bungalowgirl24 October 2011 at 20:34

    Oooh, I love a renovators delight project, definitely introduce yourself with the excuse of sharing your house film/ad contacts and get us the inside details too.melx

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  10. Nelly24 October 2011 at 21:11

    I hope they do it upand dont take it down I see lots of beauty in it.

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  11. Razmataz24 October 2011 at 21:42

    That is a gorgeous house...I can;t wait to see what they do with it.

    What is all the space for underneath the house...it looks like empty space.

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  12. Sydney Steenland24 October 2011 at 21:49

    Holy shit! that's all I can say.....
    I want to get the feather hat to you this week, should I post it to you or hand deliver?
    Sar x

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  13. PP@pimpmybricks24 October 2011 at 21:56

    And at the drop of a picture, a thousand rescuers hop onto a thousand white steeds and gallop to the rescue of a house so in need. What is this (perverse) law of nature which stipulates an inverse relation between the condition of the house and the number of swoons it evokes?
    PP

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  14. annie24 October 2011 at 23:09

    PP, it's the love of the underdog. You just want to see that poor old thing restored to former glory. Maybe it's just a lick of paint need...Jason?

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  15. pimpmybricks25 October 2011 at 06:53

    Hi Annie. I think you're right. Show me a slightly tatty house that needs a bit of twitching and I'm nossokeen. Show me two sticks and a roof tile that might once have been a house and I'm in!
    PP

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  16. brismod25 October 2011 at 07:14

    PP, Annie, I think it's also the sense of achievement you would gain creating a home from the ruins. The house in this post is inhabitable for most people. I'm just curious about how they will transform it. xx

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  17. Life on the River25 October 2011 at 07:47

    Wow, that really is a fixer upper! Please keep popping back for update photos, that's a must, it will give me heaps of inspiration. This is the type of conditions our renos are in, well almost! Have a great day Annie. x Jode

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  18. Makeminemidcentury25 October 2011 at 08:39

    You should definitely speak to whomever is doing it up ... that way they'll give you the guff.

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  19. Jennifer, Decorum25 October 2011 at 10:19

    Massive task ahead of them. I hope they know what they're in for and that the whole blogging world will be watching them.

    Jennifer xx

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  20. BusyBrissyMama25 October 2011 at 11:51

    I look forward to the updates on this reno. This looks like a great project for someone.

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  21. Katrina25 October 2011 at 12:23

    Heart palpitations... worse than The Block. I need a paper bag! Ha! Can't wait to see that come alive!!

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  22. posie blogs Jennie McClelland25 October 2011 at 16:28

    Oh wow, really, they didn't just move straight in?? Looks ambitious, love Posie

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  23. Amanda (Small Acorns)25 October 2011 at 19:03

    Oh my - it even makes our renovation seem like a walk in the park too.
    House voyeurism - I'll join you in the club. xx

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  24. Mimi26 October 2011 at 13:59

    Wow what a huge reno to be done! I look forward to the updates. Mimi xx

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