Concrete Floors

The concrete floors are being laid over the top of the water/gas/electric pipes and cables so they are all hidden away. This floor level will eventually need to come up more. There is insulation to go on top and then a screed. Mark wishes the water pipes were on top I think, within the insulation, but it is too late now.
Barrusclet - French farmhouse to rent in the Midi-Pyrenees

Electrical Wiring

This really is progress. The electrician is here putting cables and wires everywhere. We are still a long way off having light at the flick of a switch but it is another big step forward. This shot is taken in the kitchen. The hard thing is deciding in advance where all the sockets and light switches are going. You think you are going to use a room in one way, but when you actually live in it things might happen differently. Then we have to consider TVs and phones and internet. I don't like having to commit so far in advance because I know I will want to change my mind but it will be too late.
Barrusclet - French farmhouse to rent in the Midi-Pyrenees

Cute little daybed

Fast forward to 2010, and there it is ...... Cute little daybed in the corner of the master bedroom.

Barrusclet - French farmhouse to rent in the Midi-Pyrenees

It's Me.

I am upstairs standing in the corner of the master bedroom ..... my bedroom! This is where a cute little daybed will go.

Barrusclet - French farmhouse to rent in the Midi-Pyrenees

Backside of the building

Jan 2008

This shows the progress on the backside of the building. There is loads going on at the moment, with building materials everywhere, and stuff being delivered daily. So much has happened since our last visit and so this is really exciting.
Barrusclet - French farmhouse to rent in the Midi-Pyrenees

Canal Roofing Tiles

Jan 2008

The roof is really taking shape. They are over half way with the canal tiles. They look fantastic. It must be very cold working up there on the roof. Glad we are cosy in our caravan!

Barrusclet - French farmhouse to rent in the Midi-Pyrenees

The Hall

The Hall upstairs is going to be amazing. It is really high at the centre, and that is quite unexpected from the outside of the building. Very dark at the moment because there is no natural light. We want to avoid using velux windows because we think they will compromise the insulating qualities of the roof panels.

Barrusclet - French farmhouse to rent in the Midi-Pyrenees