Consequently there was a great deal of foot traffic past the front door over the weekend, and now MANY MANY more people have expressed their appreciation for what we have done, and the authenticity and attention to detail of the restoration.
There is still some work to do outside...the lavender is about to go in along the front of the verandah, (it is still in pots) and there's some cleaning up to do, but a little more progress has been made.
The verandah is now looking stunning. The aim was to pave with something that would look authentic - as if it had been there sine the 1890s. Goal achieved thanks to sandstone pavers from Amber Tiles at Kotara (and paving by Selwyn).
Just take a look...
The next instalment of the blog should see the lavender planted, the clean up completed and maybe even the gate thresholds done, but probably not in time for the Christmas visitors!
Hi. You have done an amazing job of restoration. I have been following your progress for quite some time. My great great uncle was rev james coutts. James was my grandmothers uncle. The Coutts and Sheddens were promenent in the community with a mayor of maitland and 2 lord mayors of newcastle just some of the positions held by the family. Alot of maryville streets have family first names as shedden worked in the planning side also. Well done keep it up.
ReplyDeleteThank you to you and your family for restoring and returning the beautiful old Sailors' Home so faithfully to Newcastle East. As a local for two decades I have walked past it hundreds of times. Even as a wreck, it was very grand and impressive. I used to dream of how it would look should it fall into sympathetic and resourceful hands and I always hoped that it would. To see it come to life so gloriously over the last two years under your vision has been such a wonderful and truly inspiring gift. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteThank you got your kind comments. We are proud to have been given the opportunity to bring this fantastic building back to life, and to now act as it's custodians.
DeleteComments like these make it doubly worth while!
Introduce yourselves to us for more info and a tour!
Hi Dianne,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Lizzie from the National Trust (NSW)
Could you please contact me, would love to discuss the possibility of visiting your magnificent house
My email is eliz.nock@gmail.com
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