our hearts won in the end.
we applied for the house/cottage in this village. but its not definite yet whether we get it or not, because there is another person who applied a day before us. the good thing was, we brought in our documents the very same day we applied and paid the lawyers fees and application fee in cash, while the other person was still waiting for his cheque to clear. We have one foot ahead of him. We just pray he will not push through in the end.
These are photos of the neighbourhood we wanted to live in. The photos of the house/cotatge will soon be blogged if we hear any news from the estate agents (hopefully the end of this week).
[note: my gulay, the renting documents and ceremonies you need in this country is atrocious. it feels like a massive criminal investigation, too. the thing is, Adrian and i have not experienced renting, so we do not have a word or letter from a previous landlord, so we need more documents from Adrian's work, and my work to give to them (rental agents). Although on Friday,we brought in our documents from bank statemens, proofs of address, passports, driver's license,etc, the letters from previous landlords, employer's testimony we are still trying to get hold of this week. so the contest is still on. may the best tenants win!]
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the name of the village is Castle Rising..its made famous by the hill which has a castle on it
the only pub in the village.. its a pub smack in the centre
a tea house which also serves homecooked meals
the Unique tea room..
the barn which is also a boutique..it has a dental clinic on the side too.. yes, everything is very 'countryside-feel'..
the name of the boutique which sells shabby chic interiors is called Unique too.i m sure the owner also owns the tea room..
thats the mound of the hill, where you see the top of the castle..i havent been yet, but if were lucky enough to get the cottage we will surely visit it.
the tea house..this was the facade.taken from the garden..
more of the Unique barn-cum-store-cum-dentists clinic
this is the Arts and Craft centre of the village..(something to investigate what they have here)
the village green where horses are grazed and let loose..
this picture was taken from the gate of the cottage we wanted to rent..this would be the view from our gate if we get the cottage..
a view of a rising Castle..historic little village this one.
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we applied for the cottage in this village,and we are waiting for news that we are getting it, by early next week. so for 1 week, Adrian and i will be staying in a little B&B in the side of town while i work for a week.
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I kept praying for the cottage to be given to us, but like what my mom told me, if its not meant to be, it will never happen, as long as ive tried my best to get it, then i can say its meant for someone else..
by next weekend, you would know if we get this village, (a 10-15 minute drive to my work) or a very suburban detached house 5 minutes walk to my work..either way, both are win-win..
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how are you, my loves?
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[EDIT: the new bloglook just so matches the photos from the village,noh? i hope it is a sign,lol..
many thanks once again dearest Patricia for your work and excellent skills..im officially a FANCY GIRL]
12 comments:
i will pray apil you do get the cottage. very lovely kaayo. its like therapy in itself being so country-ish and artsy. nice to visit.
I like to live there with you! You had me at teahouse and homecooked meals! I wish you get what your heart desires... I tried my luck calling you today, but there was no answer. You must have been out, or your phone is still out of whack. I miss you dearest. I'm almost going coocoo not for cocoa puffs, but because sometimes it's just so LOL!
i will pray apil you do get the cottage. very lovely kaayo. its like therapy in itself being so country-ish and artsy. nice to visit.
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thanks,chi! your prayers have been answered.. we got the letter this morning to confirm we are the new tenants;-) thank you so much;-) i wish you can come and visit me;-)
I like to live there with you! You had me at teahouse and homecooked meals! I wish you get what your heart desires... I tried my luck calling you today, but there was no answer. You must have been out, or your phone is still out of whack. I miss you dearest. I'm almost going coocoo not for cocoa puffs, but because sometimes it's just so LOL!
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COME!!!! visit mo nako diri;-)
T, the Brtish Telecomm people are scheduled on the 22nd so Thursday pa ni mahibaw-an what's wrong with the phoneline..Evrytime we pick up the phone, its so scratchy,and there is inaudible line..We bought a new phone just in case it was the handset that was defective, wala gihapon..Were quite frustrated but were lucky its not the internet..Altho everytime mu ring ang phone, ma cut-off ang internet..;-)
so so so so so happy for you. can't wait for you to sow love into your new place.
so so so so so happy for you. can't wait for you to sow love into your new place.
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thanks,chi!!! we will definitely sow love and more in that place..we will try to make it a home, no matter how transient we are in there;-)
These photos look like they came out from a story book! I know you'd get it, Chel! I just know. :)
Beautiful!
These photos look like they came out from a story book! I know you'd get it, Chel! I just know. :)
Beautiful!
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You probably whispered to the universe for me, and i know you and the Universe are best buddies..thank you for wishing for me,Ai;-)
I pray i will be happy here;-)
oh chelo, the village looks magical, like it's from the pages of a story book. i half expect a fairy tale character to come traipsing up one of those roads! =)
oh chelo, the village looks magical, like it's from the pages of a story book. i half expect a fairy tale character to come traipsing up one of those roads! =)
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thank you,Patricia;-) these photos do not do justice gyud sa place..please please visit me here;-)
You know what, seeing the photos was like being in some place I've never been, but looks rather familiar. I think I've dreamt of this place--many times! My dream wedding is actually in a place like this. Oh but then, it won't happen. Hehehe! What a lovely village this is! Very, very charming! Living here, Chel, is a no-brainer.
You know what, seeing the photos was like being in some place I've never been, but looks rather familiar. I think I've dreamt of this place--many times! My dream wedding is actually in a place like this. Oh but then, it won't happen. Hehehe! What a lovely village this is! Very, very charming! Living here, Chel, is a no-brainer.
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Liz, you had your dream wedding, i saw some pics baya from Chichi's blog (i think,lol)..
Well, if u come and visit the UK, and were still in norfolk that time, u are more than welcome to come and stay, if u fancy a tour around norfolk,hehe...its very much beach/countryside , pang holiday gyud kaayo..so were hoping we would feel that way;-)
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