tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post5860960632211853249..comments2024-01-18T11:39:21.989+00:00Comments on HATTATT: Fools Rush In.......Jane and Lance Hattatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comBlogger252125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-55884883073683812142014-03-03T05:55:20.163+00:002014-03-03T05:55:20.163+00:00In the event, Poppy, we withdrew on account of the...In the event, Poppy, we withdrew on account of the roof having been replaced in the 1970s with asbestos and the cost of removing this was formidable. We have some regrets but......! Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-47480158292755969342014-03-02T19:36:19.310+00:002014-03-02T19:36:19.310+00:00Sometimes the best thing to do, the only thing to ...Sometimes the best thing to do, the only thing to do, because you can't do otherwise, guided by a strong, intuitive feeling, is to rush in, and sometimes, this proves to be the smartest thing to do. Not sure if you purchased this diamond in the rough, as I have just met you, but am quite curious to discover what entailed in future posts. <br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-75348616727086755732013-02-24T11:45:35.637+00:002013-02-24T11:45:35.637+00:00And, now, we are sure that you have read the full ...And, now, we are sure that you have read the full story. Oh dear, the one that got away...!!!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-21881964906695430582013-02-23T20:45:55.366+00:002013-02-23T20:45:55.366+00:00Over a year behind and I'm speeding ahead to s...Over a year behind and I'm speeding ahead to see the result of such dreaming! Breathtakingly lovely.Kim S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06609086775319252934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-80137291780526050352011-11-14T14:59:19.521+00:002011-11-14T14:59:19.521+00:00Katy Noelle:
Yes, our hearts were taken too by thi...Katy Noelle:<br />Yes, our hearts were taken too by this most magical of houses. South facing and with huge windows, light positively streamed in and the first floor reception room would have been simply lovely. In our mind's eye, the furniture was placed.<br /><br />However,even on a cursory inspection it is evident that there have been decades of neglect which have to be addressed. A challenging task indeed!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-5464681435100447372011-11-14T13:49:08.869+00:002011-11-14T13:49:08.869+00:00Oh, my word! I am, even, dreaming of what could be...Oh, my word! I am, even, dreaming of what could be done with this beautiful space!!! The light coming through those beautiful windows...it's a heart winner - how can you resist....?<br /><br />I read on!<br /><br />Oh, but, just have to say...there's nothing like the magic of an empty and waiting house/home....like Mary felt when she first entered the secret garden. and, it's so quiet that, maybe, the walls are speaking but we can only barely hear the faint whisper and, then, of course, when we move in, the walls stop speaking and happily start listening, again.Katy Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972227249393814417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-89053520533350614422011-11-02T07:36:06.074+00:002011-11-02T07:36:06.074+00:00Lori Anderson:
Thank you so much for your comment....Lori Anderson:<br />Thank you so much for your comment. What you say is most likely very true and we are, of course, delighted that you find the house desirable as well. It is indeed very pretty.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-61663804634984555152011-11-01T21:23:16.215+00:002011-11-01T21:23:16.215+00:00They say an old house owns YOU, not the other way ...They say an old house owns YOU, not the other way around. I'm in lust with this place!Lori Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297328109318290291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-40746064451098697502011-10-31T09:57:33.732+00:002011-10-31T09:57:33.732+00:00columnist:
In the cold light of day, as you say, r...columnist:<br />In the cold light of day, as you say, relief. Projects, such as this one, do need careful consideration and, most likely, an open cheque book.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-85709459947506536622011-10-31T09:46:55.805+00:002011-10-31T09:46:55.805+00:00Owing to my itinerant ways I had not read this pos...Owing to my itinerant ways I had not read this post until today, consecutively with the asbestos story. It does seem you were thinking of taking on an enormous project, and although you do indeed seem to be adept at refurbishment, there must be a sigh of relief that you have spotted the biggest problem before as you say "rushing in".columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-19960466021790938442011-10-31T09:35:11.267+00:002011-10-31T09:35:11.267+00:00Oh I am thrilled with this saga of the manor house...Oh I am thrilled with this saga of the manor house. Now I will zip forward to the next post to find out what the surveyor said.<br /><br />The photos are wonderful.Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477812986531102750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-83016281489158879652011-10-31T06:10:52.619+00:002011-10-31T06:10:52.619+00:00Glamour Drops:
To be truthful, Virginia, the stair...Glamour Drops:<br />To be truthful, Virginia, the staircase fits a circle more completely than an oval but it may be a little squeezed at the sides!<br /><br />Madness indeed - you are right! And we should know it.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-79878260570636126062011-10-31T01:11:55.762+00:002011-10-31T01:11:55.762+00:00Is that an oval shaped staircase???
The more imag...Is that an oval shaped staircase???<br /><br />The more images I see, the more I am salivating at the prospect, the possibilities, and the need to rescue this place. So I take it that you are still considering taking on this madness which could also be the most thrilling thing ever? Virginia xxGlamour Dropshttp://blog.glamourdrops.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-6842160982927381112011-10-30T21:19:33.721+00:002011-10-30T21:19:33.721+00:00Elizabeth Rose Stanton:
How lovely to see you back...Elizabeth Rose Stanton:<br />How lovely to see you back again. We hope that you have enjoyed a wonderful time.<br /><br />An update post is coming very soon!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-49135667709580140482011-10-30T21:16:50.536+00:002011-10-30T21:16:50.536+00:00Hello dear Jand & Lance!
Aloha! I am just back...Hello dear Jand & Lance!<br />Aloha! I am just back from vacation...and all I can say about this post of yours is--WOW! It makes my architect hear soar like an eagle ;) Can't WAIT to hear more!!Elizabeth Rose Stantonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05725663688810441280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-70599427845952831962011-10-30T20:17:28.873+00:002011-10-30T20:17:28.873+00:00Emilie's Daughter[again]:
We are so pleased th...Emilie's Daughter[again]:<br />We are so pleased that our comment made you smile. Sadly, it was not funny here and, even less funny in Bulgaria when the gas was indeed cut off for several weeks. We do so hope that this will not be the case this winter.<br /><br />We have our fingers and toes crossed about the lantern as it is so very pretty.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-27706340284950795422011-10-30T18:31:11.048+00:002011-10-30T18:31:11.048+00:00Dear Jane and Lance, how nice to read your comment...Dear Jane and Lance, how nice to read your comment! I envy you being in wintery Budapest! I was laughing at your sentences about nice Mr. Putin! I can imagine that sometimes all this is not very comfortable... but you still have the chance to win that little lantern! Keep yourselves warm and stay happy! ChristaEmilie's daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14396078121246379577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-6945954986201342962011-10-30T18:21:49.783+00:002011-10-30T18:21:49.783+00:00Niall and Antoinette:
The Kastély has such enormou...Niall and Antoinette:<br />The Kastély has such enormous appeal but the task of renovation is huge. Our heads must win over our hearts if we are not to be ruined by it all!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-41968291540196058782011-10-30T18:19:52.731+00:002011-10-30T18:19:52.731+00:00Menopausalmusing:
Indeed, and we are rather partia...Menopausalmusing:<br />Indeed, and we are rather partial to Game!<br /><br />Clearly you have been smitten with the Kastély charms too.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-51797519700885425122011-10-30T17:31:50.109+00:002011-10-30T17:31:50.109+00:00Lovely pictures and one can see what has drawn you...Lovely pictures and one can see what has drawn you to the place. Hope the surveyor covers all the bases and if it proves feasible what a GREAT adventure!Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-6027460226296625702011-10-30T17:27:22.128+00:002011-10-30T17:27:22.128+00:00Oh my..............
Sigh............
Just imagin...Oh my..............<br /><br />Sigh............<br /><br />Just imagine having a Game Larder...........<br /><br />I am watching this space.menopausalmusinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255069917743230560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-47862621156677884092011-10-30T13:58:03.566+00:002011-10-30T13:58:03.566+00:00KL:
Yes, project does seem to be rather a poor wor...KL:<br />Yes, project does seem to be rather a poor word for what we are sure would amount to a lot of headaches, hard work, heavy machinery and heartache. Not to mention hard cash! <br /><br />But, you are so right, it is whether one can reconcile heart with head and still feel that the end result would be worth the inevitable anguish of the process. That is the dilemma!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-40577931704167134262011-10-30T11:21:42.921+00:002011-10-30T11:21:42.921+00:00Oh Jane and Lance!!! How bloody incredibly excitin...Oh Jane and Lance!!! How bloody incredibly exciting! This place looks positively magical! I laugh at it being called a 'project' though; what an understatement! JUst imagine the garden possibilities!!! I so wish you luck with your further diagnosis and hope your hearts and heads can accomodate each other regarding the outcome. Am now anxiously waiting for your next post!<br />xxxxx KLKLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763689950705543241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-89441938438757447122011-10-30T10:05:29.923+00:002011-10-30T10:05:29.923+00:00Amin [again]:
Thank you so much.Amin [again]:<br />Thank you so much.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8102162146315706774.post-55374877463643898142011-10-30T09:55:33.023+00:002011-10-30T09:55:33.023+00:00Beautiful post!Beautiful post!DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909338297587914724noreply@blogger.com