plans!

Lots of plans for the new place - the house is on the corner of Helen and Beaufort. Beaufort is the name of the mountain range around Port Alberni - and that runs down the spine of Vancouver Island. I think there is a cedar tree on the property - if not then planting one on a high spot - CedarHill - will be on the list of things to do!

Another thing on the list of to do's is to convert the bag of the huge 800 sq ft workshop/garage to living space. It is already drywalled, has a wood stove and a two piece bathroom. Once I come up with a fairly simple plan it shouldn't be too bad to update the bathroom, add kitchenette and separate an area that could be a bedroom with a closet. We will then have an attached 'studio suite' that can function as B&B space, family guest space, family room or a separate suite in the future. Because the space will seem separated from the main house, I think we might call it Beaufort Cottage - how does that sound?

I also like the idea of having naming the our new home: CedarHill (of course!) - and putting up a nice burl sign with

CedarHill

Beaufort Cottage

on the front lawn

Stay tuned for updates on our new home and also the beginnings of Beaufort Cottage!

Ced