Allsop
2017-01-20 12:05:38
- #1
Hi Community,
I wanted to post my upcoming project here, describe it, and occasionally provide status updates. For me as support, in case anyone notices something, and for others who would like to stay informed.
Starting situation: For several years, I (25) and my girlfriend (24) have been living together in a small apartment in the countryside. We have talked several times about getting something bigger. However, besides my job, I also completed further training to become a master craftsman and was therefore very busy time-wise. Well, now that it is all over, the next goal can be tackled. Since I also want to continue the family farm (small agriculture, some forest, etc.), the plan is to extend and renovate the parental house. After extensive discussion about the pros and cons, we decided together on this step. Since we are not married yet, I will handle all financial matters, but will involve her in every step.
The parents have meanwhile also been informed and, of course, they are pleased that things are moving forward.
Currently, the transfer of the farm is in progress, and I can slowly start with the planning.
Since we will keep the entire upper floor (approx. 80m², but with sloping ceilings), we will completely gut it and redesign it (the roof is self-supporting, and all interior walls can be removed). Furthermore, it is planned to possibly enlarge the space with a double garage (double garage below, living space above).
Now we are looking for a good (and affordable) architect who can give us options for the extension/renovation and can then provide me with a preliminary cost estimate so that I can take it to the bank.
Because visiting show homes doesn’t really help us much since we have to stick to the given conditions.
Until then...
Best regards
Allsop
I wanted to post my upcoming project here, describe it, and occasionally provide status updates. For me as support, in case anyone notices something, and for others who would like to stay informed.
Starting situation: For several years, I (25) and my girlfriend (24) have been living together in a small apartment in the countryside. We have talked several times about getting something bigger. However, besides my job, I also completed further training to become a master craftsman and was therefore very busy time-wise. Well, now that it is all over, the next goal can be tackled. Since I also want to continue the family farm (small agriculture, some forest, etc.), the plan is to extend and renovate the parental house. After extensive discussion about the pros and cons, we decided together on this step. Since we are not married yet, I will handle all financial matters, but will involve her in every step.
The parents have meanwhile also been informed and, of course, they are pleased that things are moving forward.
Currently, the transfer of the farm is in progress, and I can slowly start with the planning.
Since we will keep the entire upper floor (approx. 80m², but with sloping ceilings), we will completely gut it and redesign it (the roof is self-supporting, and all interior walls can be removed). Furthermore, it is planned to possibly enlarge the space with a double garage (double garage below, living space above).
Now we are looking for a good (and affordable) architect who can give us options for the extension/renovation and can then provide me with a preliminary cost estimate so that I can take it to the bank.
Because visiting show homes doesn’t really help us much since we have to stick to the given conditions.
Until then...
Best regards
Allsop