DOES EVERY OLD HOUSE NEED TO BE RESTORED?
A large number of old houses, perhaps the majority, has been subject to changes which have altered their original form and character. In many cases, a significant number of minor changes has been made which dilute the original character of the building. Whoever said ‘God is in the details’ could have been speaking about old houses. The reinstatement of original details can make an enormous difference to a building. Some old houses have sustained very little alteration and require what might be called enlightened maintenance. There are an even smaller number of extremely rare buildings which are completely original – right down to the interior decoration, fabrics and furniture.
