On Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:44:45 +0100, Stuart
wrote:

Well the restoration budget started at £65,000, then went to £120,000
then finished up about £300,000

That was the bit I couldn't understand. One glance at it must have told
anyone it would cost more than 65k. You must be looking at pretty well
that (or more?) just for the kitchen extension, with glass link, and
fitted kitchen, surely?
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