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[Flyfisher]

Isn't the basic issue that period properties are a finite resource than cannot, by definition, be replaced? Regarding the property in question, it sounds as if two original cottages have already been lost due to their conversion into a larger dwelling. Regardless of who is responsible, the facts are that two small period dwellings, possibly affordable by first-time buyers, have been lost in the conversion into a much larger property and subsequent 'improvements' have resulted in even more loss of original parts of the property. Multiply this across the land and the stock of period properties will continue to decline. Unfortunately, it's probably impossible to eliminate such things from happening but it's hardly surprising, as Joce pointed out, that it should raise some eyebrow's within the conservation community.

 

[Schoolmarm]

I'm sure there is a forum for people gutting and doin' up houses anyway. Is it diy-uk or something?

 

[Esselle]

I'm sure there is a forum for people gutting and doin' up houses anyway. Is it diy-uk or something?

You are quite frankly the rudest person I have ever come across on a forum. I appreciate you have strong views on conservation, but there is no need to be personally rude to people - especially one that hasn't even posted on this thread!

I appreciate all of your views. It's a shame, but I feel completely unwelcome on this forum, yet you know very little about me or our house. Dismissed is the fact that we have tried to undo some really inappropriate 'improvement's. In no way have we 'gutted' this house. But yes, I have removed one thing that others wouldn't.

It's really not my thing to get into arguments with people and I feel really uncomfortable and slightly upset by it, so will look elsewhere for advice. At least I gave it a go....

 

[Schoolmarm]

I can't argue with that, I was extremely rude. :lol:

 

[Flyfisher]

Don't give up and leave so soon Esselle. Schoolmarm is a pussy cat really compared to some people I've encountered in cyberspace.

I'm sure none of us are perfect (heck, I've recently been taken to task for using 'c-word' in some mortar - and that was on professional advice!), so don't take it too personally. Beneath the thin veneer of playful rudeness (sometimes not so playful perhaps), there are a lot of very experienced and knowledgeable people on here who generously provide lots of advice, many of them professionals in their field.

But diving straight into a conservation-orientated forum and announcing that you've destroyed (forever!) some original ceilings was never going to be easy.