In article ,
Harry Bloomfield writes:

True, but she prefers lots of storage to appliances in the kitchen and
as the kitchen is part of the main house noise would still be a problem
during the night. The util + pantry part is a single story original
extension on the rear.

Modern built-in dishwashers - I have to press my ear to the
cupboard door to hear if the thing is still running or not.

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Andrew Gabriel
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