From rubble to a flamenco patio

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Escribano

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From: England, living in Italy

From rubble to a flamenco patio

Nearly a year on and I have finished at least one part of the house. I fitted a false window into the patio wall today. Inspired by a small patio in the Alhambra, it's somewhere for me to chill, eat, drink and play the guitar.

The grapes are doing really well this year too.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 18 2007 15:16:58

Anders Eliasson

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RE: From rubble to a flamenco patio (in reply to Escribano)

Simon.. The way you descripe it, it sounds like the rest of your house looks like the picture to the left

I assure everyone that its not the case. The house is looking better every time I´m there and its close to the one to the right. That Patio is wonderfull. Lovely colors

I hope to start my own patio soon.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 18 2007 16:28:02

koella

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RE: From rubble to a flamenco patio (in reply to Escribano)

It's beautiful Simon.
The grapes give it a special touch. And nice furniture.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 18 2007 16:35:08

Kate

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From: Living in Granada, Andalucía

RE: From rubble to a flamenco patio (in reply to Escribano)

Very nice Simon. It looks beautiful. Hope to come round and see the rest of the house one of these days.

And Anders, where is your patio going to be, did you buy in Huelva or are you staying in Granada ?

Our village ruin remains the same, we have slight problem with a crane and a neighbour and an olive grove

next improvement to our Granada home will be a new mezzanine roof, may have to come and live with you Simon while the builders remove the top of the house !!!!! We were supposed to move into the ruin but it seems a long way off being ready for anything but keeping a few pigs. Now that would please the neighbours, actually it probably would, it'd be in keeping with the rest of the village !

Kate

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 18 2007 17:38:30

Anders Eliasson

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RE: From rubble to a flamenco patio (in reply to Kate)

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We were supposed to move into the ruin but it seems a long way off being ready for anything but keeping a few pigs. Now that would please the neighbours, actually it probably would, it'd be in keeping with the rest of the village !

How comes I have a feeling we are talking about Iznallóz???? That village is a bit scary....

We are buying in Beas in the Huelva province. I could upload some pictures. I´m just very nervous untill the final piece of paper has been signed.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 18 2007 17:50:44

Kate

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RE: From rubble to a flamenco patio (in reply to Anders Eliasson)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Anders Eliasson
How comes I have a feeling we are talking about Iznallóz???? That village is a bit scary....

ha ha no not Iznalloz, but a pretty village on the Jaen border called Hermita Nueva.

Good luck with your new house, the worst part is nearly over. It took us months to get paperwork sorted and signed. Totally nerve wracking. Dont bite your nails

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 18 2007 19:18:31

duende

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RE: From rubble to a flamenco patio (in reply to Escribano)

looks great Simon

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 18 2007 21:52:12

Anders Eliasson

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RE: From rubble to a flamenco patio (in reply to Escribano)

Sole, my girlfriend says abot the photo "...guauuu!!, parece un milagro..."

Kate, we are very close. We are ready, have payed an advance, House papers are 100% ok, morgage is ready. Taxation is ready.... We are only waiting for the people buying Soles flat... I hate waiting. Its not my thing...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 19 2007 9:52:31

Escribano

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RE: From rubble to a flamenco patio (in reply to Anders Eliasson)

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Sole, my girlfriend says abot the photo "...guauuu!!, parece un milagro..."

It's a miracle when you have some time and money

. With the help of some Photoshop filters and a wide angle lense, I can make it look like heaven jejeje. Just need a guitar on a chair and "Casa Flamenca" should rent like crazy. Kate, you are welcome to stay for 800 Euros a week

The roof has to come off mine as well so I can start the massive roof terrace but I think that will be some way out. Everything is a "project" now and it's 6000 Euros just to apply for the permissions!

Anders - "Patience" and "push" are my guides when buying and selling a house. Don't leave anything to anyone else - especially the lawyers. Good luck!