Complete structural and cosmetic renovation completed May 2013, retaining as many original parts of house as possible. - New roof with original and recycled old-style terra cotta tiles, new gutters, interior airwell gutter drains into original under-floor canal in kitchen
- New, to-code electrical with traditional exposed wiring, two fuse boxes and plenty of outlets and ample power. No problem running two or even three large appliances in kitchen at same time.
- New plumbing, water heaters on ground and first floors, built-in water filter in kitchen.
- 11 timber beams replaced, including structural beams on ground floor.
- Metal front and rear doors replaced with tall double timber doors.
- Rear window on ground floor opened up/restored to width of original beam, fitted with vintage metal-framed wide blue-glass windows.
- Timber staircase completely rebuilt for lower rise and deeper steps, hand-planed banister, retaining original granite lower steps. Creation of ample storage space beneath and at front of staircase.
- All but a small portion of timber replaced on first floor ceilings.
- New timber for traditional lattice-topped partitions upstairs, with plexiglass over lattice to allow air-conditioning
- New or rebuilt timber shutters, new timber-paned windows upstairs
- Two bathrooms completely rebuilt, upstairs bathroom enlarged, terra cotta tiled and all new fixtures
- Entirely new kitchen including stainless steel bench with two built-in sinks, custom-built marble and timber-topped freestanding workbench, new high-quality appliances (cooker and hood/booster fan, washer, dishwasher, refrigerators)
- Three air-conditioners installed on first floor; have been maintained with regular servicing.
- Rebuilt retractable roof and gliders over interior airwell
- Entire interior and exterior of house chipped down to brick, replastered and painted.
- Courtyard tiled in cement and reclaimed granite blocks.
- Original tailor's signage retained and refreshed.
Sold mostly furnished with excellent quality pieces. - In master bedroom: king-size bed frame and mattress. Side char.
- In TV room, two-seat sofa and two comfortable fold-out mattresses for guests, barely used.
- In office, three long white laminate IKEA desks, double white IKEA shelving, and two tall teak bookcases.
- In downstairs entryway, custom-built tall teak cabinet with shelving, sturdy drawers and double doors salvaged from Jakarta shop house.
- In living room: custom-made walnut mid-century style coffee table, 3-seat sofa, chair and ottoman. Mid-century high double teak and metal cabinet from northern Thailand. Two end tables. Two cane-seat teak chairs.
- Kitchen: 16-foot marble and timber workbench with lower shelf, large teak bar with drawer and two lower shelves, double tall timber shelving units from Thai coffee shop, tall custom metal stools (seating for workbench) modelled after Penang kopitiam seating. Tableware (plates, glasses, cutlery), some serve ware and pots/pans/baking dishes, some small appliances.
- All large appliance (double wide refrigerator, cooker, dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer) stay with house.
- Additional pieces of furniture may be available upon negotiation.
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