Here is a list of the larger projects we have completed since 2000. The designs have all been our own & so has much of the construction.
2006/7 Construction of "Orangery" - a spacious & bright dining/sitting room with a "wow" factor
2006/7 Design & build of a hot tub/jacuzzi. Special features include being integrated with our solar pool heating system, & being designed for disabled access
2006/7 1st phase of our "walled garden" project - construction of the walls & creation of a new larger & easier car park. This project will span a number of years, the aim being to create a different microclimate for a more subtropical garden atmosphere
2005/6 Construction of entrance walls & iron gates for greater privacy & security. Installation of automatic drive lighting.
2005/6 Kitchen enlargement by removal of hallway.
2005/6 Conversion of utility room into 4th bedroom/dressing room
2005/6 Installation of AC to most rooms
2005/6 Build covered terrace & porch for casinha
2005/6 Extend covered terrace at villa to double size for shady dining
2004/5 Design & build solar system to heat pool
2004/5 Build large water storage tank to recycle rainwater for irrigation, with terrace above (now underneath the Orangery)
2004/5 Casinha 4th year - install windows,  doors (1st fit) & complete interior (2nd fit  & furnishings) & deck - finished!
2003/4 Extend children's' "adventure trail" to over 1/2 mile.
2003/4 Casinha project - 3rd year - install bathroom, internal services & partition walls
2002/3 Construction of new extension comprising master bedroom & bathroom
2002/3 Re roof entire villa to solve winter rain ingress problems
2002/3 2nd year of casinha project - make a new garage below living room to replace existing garage functions
2001/2 1st year of project to convert existing double garage to a "casinha" - removal of single pitch roof, strengthening of walls, building new traditional double pitched tiled roof
2001/2 Partition off a corridor connection hall to living room (previous access was through the bedroom)
2000/1 Construct new poolhouse to replace "hole in the ground" & reposition all pool services. Included BBQ terrace above
2001/2 Start "adventure trail" for children. A walk into the "wild" - all adults have to be accompanied by a child.....

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