Our first sight of The Grove 'Wow'.
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'This would be a challenge'.
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'Its a bit bleak'
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'How many windows are there'.
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'Thats a bit nasty'
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'I could live in a house like this'.
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'Are you sure there are no ghosts'.
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'Right where do we start'.
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'Ah....maybe it could be nice!'.
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'Not bad for 8 weeks work'.
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... now lets get inside before it gets cold.
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Pat and Tom restored a fireplace in every room.
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Tamas hand paints 35 reclaimed radiators. How many coats!
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Dave displays godly patience!
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Lounge fires start to give the house some real warmth.
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The woodwork comes alive in the evening light again.
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The bedrooms have something to offer.
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Garden Room restaurant Footings go in...
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...and the walls appear.
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Do you think people will like eating here...
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I think we will be okay...
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We need to do something about the front garden.
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We have to start somewhere.
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Front terracing taking shape.
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Turfing starts... one week before first guests arrive!
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First plants arrive on site.
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Car park takes shape.
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Surfacing begins.
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Last push with first guests arriving in 24hrs!
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Hallauleh... No more mud!!
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Can I have a Gin&T on the terrace please!
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Even good enough for a wedding!
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For everybody to enjoy!
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A hidden gem!
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Well done team!
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