That’s a lovely looking property Summer, well done. 
Any buying/moving pitfalls because of lockdown?
Nope no real problems except because of the stamp duty holiday everyone was so busy trying to move before it expired its been extended now so it might be easier.
My problems are more here and now not being able to source things in shops is frustrating you can buy online but I like to see things…most my buying right now is with Screwfix…although I have bought a full set of flat pack bedroom furniture from a company in Essex…hope I don’t regret it.
I’ve just bought a five metre high decorating platform too because I was going to get decorators for the main sitting room but the Yorkshire in me wouldn’t allow me to pay for something I can do myself for much less…the ceiling is very high though so I needed it and I know I will use it elsewhere.
Have you decided to move yet? If so…good luck 
Thanks 
Our place goes on the market next Tuesday. I know what the stamp duty should be on whatever we buy …
Stamp Duty Land Tax: Residential property rates - GOV.UK
… before the end of June … hopefully.
EDIT … I was going to say I don’t know what happens if we miss the deadline, but that webpage has been recently updated, now explains all.
That looks absolutely gorgeous Summer and I wish you well with your plans.
A 5 metre high platform for decorating?
:shock:
I hope you bought a parachute too?
I’m with you on seeing things before you buy them when it’s for the home especially but hopefully the shops will open as planned in just over a week’s time, hurrah!
Double the reason to enjoy yourself.
Gotta be a typo. I estimate (from the photo) that the from ground level to guttering is somewhere around 4.5m
Suspect it should read 5’.
This is the platform I purchased
Superb 5m DIY Aluminium Scaffold Tower Scaffold (Tubesca First 5)
You dont have to build it to the 5 metre level just the level you need
I stand corrected. Nice bit of kit, plus selling it on ebay when you’re done will get a reasonable return.
Summer, I highly recommend you get yourself a hop up such as https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-aluminium-work-platform-470-x-900mm/6409p
So useful in and around the house for a whole host of jobs
Thanks for the recommendation Dex I can see the sense in that …I will order one later on my Puter I’m on my phone now…I took some pictures of the height in parts of the house …you’ll see the sense of the platform. I’ll post them later.
You won’t TOWIE.
Your home looks lovely, Summer - full of light, graced with the best of the old and new. I particularly like the transoms above the windows and the wing towards the garage. I am sure you are very excited - and tired!
Like you, I tackled very high ceilings and a doubling of that for the stairwells when we moved in. The best option turned out to be renting scaffolding. I liked having the large rectangular cage at the top that made me feel a lot more confident at those heights. It’s amazing how brave you get when you get a quote that approaches the cost of a new car 
. I am not sure what rental options you have near you, but scaffolding might be worth investigating.
Hi Surfermom…yes we looked into hiring a scaffolding platform but actually it was cheaper to buy the one I posted about earlier and I’m glad to have found it its a really good bit of kit…I’ll post some pics later when I get chance. Yes some high ceilings here too especially the hall…I’ll post a pic
Dextrose I bought a hop up and you are right…really useful thanks for the tip.
A few pictures of progress… Pics of the scaffolding I mentioned and the hop up is really useful I have put a picture of the hall so you can see the scaffolding will be useful…cant complete the lounge because the new windows won’t be fitted until the first week in July.
a few of the Lounge in Progress… no movement on the kitchen yet waiting for planning so will tackle a bedroom next
Its frustrating that I cant get on with the kitchen or do any of the flooring …windows and planning take forever… next room is a bedroom then dining room and office… then no idea depends when planning comes through?
looks like best bib and tucker to come and visit you summer, i gave up posh years ago, i could hide behind the bushes
These things take time, Summer.
You’re doing so well, and it is going to look beautiful and well worth waiting for eventually. :hug:
Looking good Summer - when’s the house-warming?
Well done that lady, it’s looking great
I have to agree with earlier comments that it does indeed seem to look great so far and your frustrations are only natural Summer.
I’m loving your choice of colours so far too.