On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 14:11:16 +0100, "G&M" wrote:


Are you really going to rip out a 100+ year old staircase because you
tripped and hurt your foot?


Yes ! They are lethal anyway as headroom is 5'6", have no proper
bannisters and are steeper than 45 degrees. House is not listed or anything
and even my BCO took an instant dislike to them as well on seeing them.

Ah, when you mentioned a conservation officer earlier it meant the
house was listed.

Still, it's a shame to see original features go. Would it not have
been better to buy a house without these features if you don't like
them? You could say that it's OK to demolish 17th century cottages or
pubs as the ceiling or doorways are too low and people would hurt
their head...

cheers,
Pete.