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I was beginning to think these sort of places didn't exist! u know the type u guys always seem to find packed full of stuff, but then I stumble upon this gem.

I had a free weekend so decided to take the mountain bike over to South Wales, & only had a quick look the evening before on our friend google, to try to tie a bit of exploring in.
This caught my eye & I couldn't find anything about it. Dared I say I cant recall seeing it posted before, but am sure some of u will recognise it.

Anyway I ventured up said narrow winding road & the only place to park is right in the drive mouth. Apart from the obvious suspicion this meant every vehicle had to slow to get past my van, which left me on edge throughout.

I don't do much solo stuff & was not at ease. at first I couldn't decide if it was actually empty as the front lawn & rear "field" was neatly cut so I was properly terrified, but thought I'm only here once, so jumped the padlocked gate & approached with a "Just wondering if u wanted to sell" attitude.

I found the rear door open & ventured in. I have never had such a personal feel on an explore, with socks neatly folded & unopened bottles I knew not many had ventured her.
the house struck a particular chord with me as the owner was clearly involved it structural engineering (a cow maybe?) which running a structural steel fabricators myself seemed pretty apt.

Anyway on with the pics, I hope I have done it some sort of justice!


28442261362_8eff15ed53_b.jpgP7230331 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr


28264582430_e41f728c47_b.jpgP7230328 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr


28442526002_92919b0cc3_b.jpgP7230209 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr


28516277486_a061e26157_b.jpgP7230312 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr


28442419072_837e179bfc_b.jpgP7230269 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr


28470837351_79308eaf34_b.jpgP7230289 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr



27933091103_8c1d6b5597_b.jpgP7230315 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

27931485614_41acd54ece_b.jpgP7230257 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

27931823394_0ed95f7ccd_b.jpgP7230241 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

28264804920_693224b8e4_b.jpgP7230231 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

This Made me chuckle!
27931754124_95fa0f01dc_b.jpgP7230271 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

28470563671_47aee4e51a_b.jpgP7230255 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

27933040203_f6be1f86d1_b.jpgP7230309 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

28516092956_e5b5337640_b.jpgP7230226 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

27933032643_eb8d827f71_b.jpgP7230303 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

27933330753_acac15bc8b_b.jpgP7230216 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

27932859103_fec00a8969_b.jpgP7230207 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

28516065426_3d52f9568e_b.jpgP7230220 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

27932961613_a003de1a86_b.jpgP7230274 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

28548827825_dc1b6761d6_b.jpgP7230214 by Glynn Preston, on Flickr

Loads more here.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/121867849@N03/with/28442489682/
 
That's a super find mate.and nice to see someone finding there own thing.and something different.lovely report too
 
Done the place justice, that decor in the livingroom blimey something my grandmother still has, along with a vintage clock. Hope this stays as your find, top marks an beats everything ive seen recently! :D
 
Cracking find there. I love the old houses.
 
Cracking find that mate! Such an odd but cool looking fireplace.
 
dirge;329792Such an odd but cool looking fireplace.[/QUOTE said:
That fireplace; along with the original Crittall windows gives a very good indication as to when this place was originally built. Obviously had some updating by the looks of the UPVC abortion in photo 9.

The text book is one of a series from the 20's/30's on building/construction matters that were aimed at the night school student or apprentice, there were other series on all aspects of carpentry and woodworking, motor engineering and heavy engineering in general.
 
Yeah there is quite a bit of late deco style in there. There was also hand written instructions "to the site manager" hence I think he may of been a clerk or QS. I found it all mighty interesting & could of spent hours in there if I wernt so damn scared lol
 

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