Greetings everyone.
The project commenced in July 2016 with the vision of renovating and revitalising the house and bringing back its original features.
After many years of neglect, house and garden need a lot of work to be brought back to life.
First things first - we planted 140 fruit trees, which will, in a few years, provide an amazing scenery and playground for visitors.
Given that the property was "private" i.e. used as a private residence, we then went through preliminary design and submitted a development application for "change of use" to council. This was approved in November 2016.
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December 2018 / New Year 2019
What a year it has been.
We have been so busy, I didn't even update the news page.
Last section of demolishing commenced - commercial kitchen is a big one as we had to remove the floor and all services. Also changing windows and extending the wall segment. At the other end the first room is 90% ready. Garden Stairs are also coming together nicely.
Garden has been 80% planted - you would think that about 800 plants made it in already.
With some good rain, the dam is full and the new plants have enough water and take up well.
Lots of fresh Raspberries have been converted into home made ice cream and YUMMMMMMMM.
First Hotair Balloon Flights in Tenterfield
Now everyone has a well deserved break and we come back in late January for a final big push to the finish line (8 months).
October 2018
It has to get worse before it gets better - a lot worse.
Thankfully the rain kicked in and green is the new brown - awesome.
A few highlights: Garden work commenced, services in the ground, dry wall growing, tidy up done, carpark underway, trees planted, electrical continues, internal walls & doors continue . .... . . . . . . Great Job every one.
August & September 2018
A rather quiet 2 months with winter coming to an end and garden work commencing.
July 2018
A good opportunity to test the fire places as winter is in full swing.
Cladding completed and soon ready for painting.
Old kitchen is being removed at the moment and we will then officially be done with demolishing existing.
June 2018
Another month gone in a flash. All internal and external walls, doors, windows, plumbing & electrical rough in done. Insulation in place and ready for wall and ceiling plastering and cladding. Thanks to Neil, David and Jeremy for their ongoing strong support. A few challenges getting electrical wiring in under the house and into some of the rooms where there is hardly any space underneith. The land has gone into winter hibernation so not much happening there. Fruit Trees protected from rabbit damage by putting chicken mesh around the bases.
May 2018
May was a great month with lots of progress and only minor setbacks. New Windows and doors are in and the ceiling is also ready for rough in of electrical and plumbing.
The Guest Toilets are framed up as well.
Fireplaces are installed and working which helps as now we are getting good frosts in the morning.
Very Happy Kirsten and Christian say a BIG THANK YOU to Neil, Angelo, David Yarnall, Onellio, Peter, Jeremy, Chris, and all other good souls helping us with this project.
April 2018
Time flies and the progress is very visible. Almost all demolition is done and rebuilding has commenced. The old "sunroom" has been stripped and new walls have gone in. The windows have arrived from Europe (ordered in November) and they are well worth the wait. Window reveals and sills manufactured and windows are all in. The entry is also advanced and the external cladding is half way in place. Soon the remaining fireplaces are going in, new electrical fitout, new ceiling in the cafe, then wall cladding.
March 2018
Very good progress ahas been made in February. The team is back at it and walls and windows have been installed for the new guest bathroom. Ceiling Skylight Windows recently installed and the natural light will illuminate the internal rooms in the future.
Nearly done with demolition and services relocation.
January 2018
Back after the Christmas Break - lots of work in the garden and orchard needed. Work inside the house will also re commence with more walls, windows, a little more demolition and then working on putting it all back together.
November 2017
Heritage Near Me Grant Funding received, roses and trees have taken up and grow happily, internal renovation commenced. Main Focus on the removal of un wanted internal walls, infrastructure and services. Long Lead items have been ordered.
August 2017
150 new roses and 30 new fruit trees arrive for planting.
Before Christmas 2016 we had the tree specialists in and the change is amazing.
November 2016 - Currently we are going through the internal design and continue to make improvements to the property.
December 2018 / New Year 2019
October 2018
August & September 2018
July 2018
June 2018
May 2018
March - April 2018
February 2018
January 2018
Back to work after the Christmas Break.
Thies is on holidays and wants to help the old parents with a bit of gardening work. Following the old motto - if it doesn't fit, we will make it fit. Standby for more updates.
November & December 2017
The secret is OUT - it is with Great Pleasure that we announce the receipt of a Heritage Grant for the renovation and conversion of the KEBA house into Rosenhof Heritage Cafe and Gardens. The NSW Government, Office of Environment and Heritage - Heritage Near Me - Heritage Activation Grant allows us to undertake the renovation and modifications commencing immediately. Thanks to Jody Nichols, Tenterfield Shire Council, several Tenterfield locals and Businesses, Barnaby Joyce and all others for their support with the application. Needless to say that Kirsten and Christian are grateful and humbled by the outcome of the application and will use the money wisely and carefully (in conjunction with own funds) to achieve the best possible outcome - and opening soon of course. Please feel free to contact us directly if you always wanted to do a bit of physical work around a Heritage House - there is plenty to do.
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August 2017
And previously at Rosenhof
