KITCHEN WEST WALL
We've adjusted the lighting on this photo to try to show the west wall of the kitchen in its worst possible light. It's taken at close range, directly in front of the Rayburn and ceramic hob.
In 1994, we replaced the flue pipe on the Rayburn. This involved removing part of the original stone wall and then reinstating with plasterboard & skim. Over the last 28 years, the blissful continuous heat from the Rayburn has led to some cracks appearing in the skim coat and board - cracks which have been exacerbated by the chimney sweep giving it laldy with his brushes. There are some indelible splash marks (cooking oil) on the walls behind, and adjacent to, the hob.
Since you might want to redesign the kitchen, replace or add new appliances, tile along some/all of the walls, or carry out any other work, it's sensible to let you see the plasterwork as it is. That way, we both help the environment by removing the possibility of materials wastage associated with tearing down any newly plastered walls or decoration, and you save money on the purchase price & stamp duty.
In 1994, we replaced the flue pipe on the Rayburn. This involved removing part of the original stone wall and then reinstating with plasterboard & skim. Over the last 28 years, the blissful continuous heat from the Rayburn has led to some cracks appearing in the skim coat and board - cracks which have been exacerbated by the chimney sweep giving it laldy with his brushes. There are some indelible splash marks (cooking oil) on the walls behind, and adjacent to, the hob.
Since you might want to redesign the kitchen, replace or add new appliances, tile along some/all of the walls, or carry out any other work, it's sensible to let you see the plasterwork as it is. That way, we both help the environment by removing the possibility of materials wastage associated with tearing down any newly plastered walls or decoration, and you save money on the purchase price & stamp duty.
