it’s great quality as well,” she enthuses. Suzanne continues: “It’s quite funny when people ask us about the project, and we say that the house was finished before it was meant to be because we had the best builders in the world.” However, although the build came in on time, unlike the kitchen it didn’t come in exactly on budget as Suzanne explains: “The budget was blown but that was entirely up to us. Every single time there was a choice, we’d look at what was specified, start shopping around and find something three times the price!” It has been worth it however, as Suzanne describes the move as “life changing.” After taking up residence in July 2023, Suzanne decided to take her retirement a couple of years earlier than planned and finally left London in December. Since then, she’s been taking full advantage of her seaside location. “The light has been a revelation! We’ve been
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up at 5 am, because it’s so light, and the light is different here; it’s lovely. The other great thing is jumping over the wall and going for a swim.” Her social life is also expanding as she explains: “David has already started making a good circle of friends but mine is understandably smaller because I haven’t been here as much, but that’s changing now. You have to make the commitment.”
David is also enjoying his new life and his new home as he explains: “I really enjoyed the project; however, we thought it was going to be a relatively small job but essentially it’s been a rebuild.” says David. “Living across the road, I was very involved. There were a few stressful moments but overall, it’s been really enjoyable.” Suzanne adds: “We are so lucky to have had great architects, so lucky to have found a great builder and have great neighbours – all in all it really was a joyous adventure.”
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