Kimbo, Susie, and a friend, are at the cottage for a very short break. Kimbo loves it there almost as much as I do. He was raised in France, went to school there, and speaks the lingo. He loves the rustic lifestyle, as well as the excellent food and drink.
Susie is returning home today, but Kimbo will remain there to 'work from home' until mid-week.
Seeing the fire lit, the candles burning, and no electric lights on, makes me very envious. This is how I often spent my evenings in Winter; just as had the previous residents over the past 300 years.
When I originally bought the cottage (ruin), it was just this one room, with a loft above. We lived about 300 yards away at the time in a big old farmstead. However, even in the state it was in at the time, I knew it would make the most wonderful home. It's situation was ideal, it had never really been touched, and all the original features were intact.
There had been no water or electricity, no floor in the room (above), and the roof was falling in. It needed EVERTHING doing to it.
My original intention for the cottage was to make an eco-hideaway (Garconniere) for the future Kimbo. I'd imagined Gas/Wood only for cooking, light, and hot water. And the water supply itself coming from the roof. Sadly over the years we realised that our needs were greater, and all sorts of mod-cons were added; including our beautiful pool (which is currently closed down). Basic modern luxuries cannot be avoided.
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It's as if Kimbo knew he was going to love the house. Given the opportunity he would fly out at least once a month to unwind. When you close your eyes and imagine that perfect little cottage in the French countryside; this is it.
Well, we think so anyway!
20 comments:
What a cosy cottage. The roof beams are wonderful. You did a terrific job. It must be lovely to know Kimbo loves it as much as you and will look after it.
Yes, he loves it there. We had a chat yesterday whilst he was walking through the woods.
It does look very cosy and inviting. I am not surprised that Kimbo loves it so much.
He takes after his Papa.
It saddens me to see your lovely rural life cut back because of mindless bureaucrats.
Perfect, I can just imagine snuggling up on a cold winter's night, with the fire blazing away, and the windy roaring outside!
Brexit has a lot to answer for and this is one of the saddest for anyone owning property on Mainland Europe. I have neighbours who are Swiss, and they too are limited to the time they spend here.
Not as much as it saddens me! We, of course, voted to stay in the EU.
It's the 'cosiest' and 'friendliest' house I've ever owned.
Simply beautiful.
I'm just sorry we're not there with Kimbo.
It looks absolutely perfect - flis x
It looks like a wonderful place to nest.
It really is. It has a wonderful atmosphere.
I've just this second spoken to Kimbo. He's loving it.
The home and gardens look charming and very well appointed.
It is great to know Kimbo loves it and he'll be a great home/land steward going forward.
He's the perfect person to keep it going. My other two children love it too, but they live so far away.
Is Seth French? And why do you call him Kimbo? I looked Kimbo up on Google... "You can now buy Kimbo’s retail range online to enjoy at home. Including Nespresso Compatible Capsules and pre-ground bean blends".
It does look very cosy. It would be great to see a plan of the cottage one day.
He's English (My youngest son was born in France), and his nick-name comes from his love of Cricket; but I shall say no more.
Do you remember it when it was still a ruin? I have a photo of you outside it. It's simply a 'two up, two down', with tower and pool. I must look on Google Earth to see if there's a decent aerial photo.
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