#Luxury Bedroom Surrey

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WIP Wednesday

Thanks for the tag @arliedraws

This is a snippet from the next Chapter of Padfoot in Privet Drive

A musty smell greeted him as he opened his bedroom door for the first time since August. The room seemed frozen in time, untouched by the whirlwind of events that had swept through his life. The bedroom was unaware of everything that had taken place since Mr. Weasley, Ron, and the twins Flooed into the sitting room downstairs and whisked him away from Surrey so he could attend the Quidditch World Cup. The last time Harry had been inside this room had been before the Death Eaters burnt down the tents. Before the real Moody was locked in a trunk. Before the Triwizard Tournament. Before Voldemort returned. Harry stepped inside, the familiar creak of the floorboards underfoot grounding him momentarily in the mundane. The bed was neatly made, as if waiting for him to return, and the books on his desk were still open to the pages he had left them on. Sirius, still in dog form, padded in behind him, sniffing around curiously. Harry dropped his trunk beside the bed and placed Hedwig’s cage in her usual spot on the desk.  “There’s not much here. Bed, wardrobe, desk… that’s about it,” Harry said apologetically. ��Sorry, I didn’t think about where you’ll sleep.” Harry turned around to see Sirius back in his human form, peering out the window. “Don’t worry about it, Harry. I’ll transform back into Snuffles. Dogs don’t mind sleeping on the floor.” A feeling of guilt struck through Harry’s body like a bolt of lightning. Sirius had just spent months sleeping on the floor of a cave and eating rats for Harry's sake. The thought of him sleeping on the floor of Privet Drive didn’t sit well. It wasn’t fair. Sirius turned away from the window and inspected Harry’s expression for a moment before a small smile appeared on his gaunt face. “Harry, compared to Azkaban, your floor is a luxury. Don’t worry about me.”

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G E T I N, L O S E R S, F O R T H E JOYRIDE

BIRTH NAME : berenice georgina henry ALIAS / NICKNAME : bere, b AGE: 34 PLACE OF BIRTH : surrey, england NATIONALITY : british RESIDENCE : a two bedroom apartment in Cardinal Hill OCCUPATION : lawyer at the weissberg law firm SEXUALITY: pansexual

BIO | STATS | PINTEREST | PLAYLIST | WCs

bio tldr;

born in a world of old money and privilege, berenice has grown in a world of men, and found that she was more brilliant than all of them. manipulative and ambitious, she always found ways to turn situations to her advantage. born from a british politican and an american newscaster, britain and american both have seen her grow up. she enjoyed the attention, played them to put her best self forwards always.

she did her law degree at yale, and did her apprenticeship under saul weissberg, at wachtell, lipton, rosen & katz, in new york city and started her first lawyer job there. three years ago, she moved by home to britain and dabbled in political law. when her client got roped into a big scandal, and that her own engagement with a rugby player ended because of his involvement with another starlet, she dipped. she refused to let this mess stain her dress, and came to illinois in order to find her old mentor once again.

she absolutely hates illinois.

get to know the girl a little bit more;

everything about her exudes luxury, from her perfume to her shoes to the designer dress she's wearing. her favourite colour to wear is white. because yes, she's that presumptuous.

she has three brothers, who she considers as dumb as the other. they're mostly in politics, some in finance. she doesn't care about them because most of the inheritance came to her when their father died (yes, she did have a look at that will before his death).

she has a lot of charisma, she likes playing with people, flirting and dancing and one night stands. she is absolutely not one for commitment.

especially not since her engagement ended with her boyfriend cheating on her (the ultimate insult). she vows to destroy everything he is, but for now, she's licking her wounds in a small village in illinois.

she will absolutely tell you that your current wife/husband of 20 years is not good enough for you and you should let loose. by getting it on with her.

she enjoys art, old movies, going to clubs, winning in court, splurging, going to the races and the casino, going to the spa, getting massages, etc etc etc...

some ideas for connection with a girl who just arrived in town;

hookups (she's pretty active on the apps and if you don't look like a hobo and can handle her, you've got a good chance),

old friends from new york city, from london, etc.

exes (ex friends, ex colleages, ex partners...)

colleagues,

sugar daddies

frenemies,

enemies to hookups,

clients (past or present),

anything's up for grab!

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Sanctuary at Newton

Sanctuary at Newton (Former Surrey Point)

  ✔ Exclusive 38 units  ✔ Freehold at Prime District 11 ✔ Short Walk to Novena and Newton MRT ✔ Minutes walk to 6 shopping Malls, i.e Velocity, United Square, Royal Square Novena, Goldhill Shopping Centre and Goldhill Plaza. ✔ Top schools within 1KM such as St. Josephs Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) and Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) ✔ Quick Access to Health City Novena, Orchard Road and CBD Units from $2,583 psf onwards 2 Bedroom 775 - 807sf from $2,209,000 3 Bedroom 1,023 - 1,055sf from $2,708,000 4 Bedroom 1,130 - 1,249sf from $3,454,000 https://youtu.be/7WTa8KrUzqA "Luxurious Elevated Livings" Sanctuary at Newton, formerly known as Surrey Point, is a freehold condominium located at 2 Surrey Road in district 11. Developed by Amara Group, this high-rise 15-storey, 38 units residential development is located in the luxury residential area near Newton and Novena, within the Core-Central Region of Singapore. Sanctuary at Newton is just a few minutes from Novena MRT station by foot, granting access to the rest of Singapore via the North-South Line. Orchard MRT station is a few MRT stations away, and City Hall, Raffles Place, and Dhoby Ghaut interchange stations are less than 10 minutes away by train. Much of the city centre is also easily accessible by bus. The Newton MRT station is on the North-South and Downtown line so residents will be able to get to more areas in Singapore conveniently. Those who drive will have a breeze connecting to business hubs at the CBD and to nearby shopping malls. Sanctuary at  Newton is also near to the country’s major expressways like Central Expressway (CTE) and Pan Island Expressway (PIE) as well as other major roads like Thomson Road, Whitley Road, Balestier Road, Newton Road, and more.

Sanctuary Newton - Nearby As much as it is attractive to be a short drive away from Singapore’s famous shopping district, Orchard Road, nothing beats the convenience of shopping malls close to home. From smaller neighbourhood malls like Balestier Hill Shopping Centre to larger malls like Velocity, Novena Square and the kid-friendly United Square, they are all accessible by foot. With a large variety of options for families and individuals to choose from, there is barely a need to travel anywhere further.  For the foodies, the world-famous Newton Food Centre is also within walking distance for residents looking for delicious and affordable local delights.  Thomson Road and Balestier Road nearby are also food havens. Residents can look forward to famous eateries like Boon Tong Kee Chicken Rice, Founder Bak Kut Teh, The Clueless Goat, Loong Fatt Tau Sar Piah and Loy Kee Chicken Rice. Nature lovers will enjoy the MacRitchie Nature Trail & Reservoir Park located just a 5-minute drive away. Other parks along Thomson Road include Springleaf Nature Park, Windsor Nature Park and Thomson Nature Park.

Come 2027, residents can also make use of the 21.5km-long North-South Corridor (NSC) which will allow residents access to attractions like the upcoming Mandai Nature integrated nature and wildlife precinct in the north. The NSC will also connect residents to the CBD. TypeDescriptionsProject NameSanctuary at Newton (Former Surrey Point) Developer NameASK Development Pte Ltd (Amara Holdings, Santarli Capital Venture and Kay Lim Realty)Location2 Surrey Rd, Singapore 307742 (District 11) Tenure of LandFreeholdExpected Date of Completion (T.O.P.)30 June 2025Site areaApprox. 12,621.7 sqft / 1,172.6 sqmTotal No. of Units38 units in 1 block of 15 storeysCar Parks30 Lots Updated Fact Sheet Sanctuary at Newton

Amara Holdings, Santarli Capital Venture and Kay Lim Realty Amara Holdings Limited has long been in the business of making people feel at home. A recognised name in hotels, commercial and residential properties, as well as specialty restaurants and food services, the award-winning lifestyle group has, since its founding in the 1930s, dedicated itself to creating premium brands and experiences that are known for their value, quality, design and unwavering attention to detail and personalised service. The group’s hospitality portfolio consists of four luxury hotels and resorts spanning three major Asian cities: the flagship Amara Singapore; Amara Bangkok; Amara Signature Shanghai; and Amara Sanctuary Resort, located on Singapore’s Sentosa Island. Each property boasts beautiful spaces, unmatched service and modern, world-class facilities and connectivity. Guests are treated to more than just another luxury stay at Amara, which strives to create special moments, tailored experiences and lasting memories for every guest who walks through their doors. This fresh perspective on luxury pervades everything Amara does, including its growing portfolio of premium property developments located in Singapore’s prime districts. With decades of hospitality experience to draw from, Amara knows deeply and intuitively how to offer products and services that far surpass the wildest dreams of their customers, and create living spaces that are at once exquisite, modern and timeless — but that always feel like home.

Every Amara home is conceptualised to present a blissful lifestyle and surprising experiences that can be truly enjoyed. Drawing on inspiration from the natural surroundings of the development, each project is a celebration of the good life that many aspire to lead. Amara’s signature of creativity and value for its customers is evident in many of its residential projects in Singapore, this includes CityLife@Tampines, the award-winning Killiney 118, M5, Bedok Avenue and 10 Evelyn. Kay Lim Realty Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of the home-grown Kay Lim Group (“Kay Lim���), it specialises in property development and real estate investment. A pioneer with over 30 years in building and construction, Kay Lim stands committed to its promise of quality, not only to homeowners in the public and private residential sectors but also owners in the industrial and institutional sectors. Its dedication to construction excellence, safety and environmentally friendly construction practices are recognised by various government authorities. Over the years, it had garnered numerous accolades which include the Green and Gracious Builder Award, Safety and Health Awards and Construction Awards.

Santarli Realty Pte Ltd is the development arm of Santarli in the real estate industry. Santarli’s developments are known to provide innovative designs and quality homes to home owners. Building construction has been one of Santarli’s core services. With years of building expertise, Santarli have undertaken complex projects ranging from commercial, residential, to industrial and institutional. Santarli takes pride as the reliable partner in providing extensive solutions and high quality end-products. Santarli’s commitment to quality is backed by the Company’s large pool of resources, engineering expertise and proven experience. Building beyond generations, Santarli successes are based on strong client collaboration, effective communication, as well as supportive management. ✔ Freehold at Prime District 11 (CCR) ✔ By consortium of renowned developers ✔ Within walking distance to Newton MRT and Novena MRT. ✔ Within 5 minute drive to Orchard Road. ✔ 500m away from Newton MRT Interchange Station. ✔ Within 5 minute walk to Novena Square, United Square, Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Royal Square, Goldhill Shopping Centre and Novena Medical Hub. ✔ Schools in its proximity include Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), St. Joseph’s Institution Junior, Singapore Chinese Girls’ School and St. Margaret’s Primary School. ✔ A short walk away from 6 shopping Malls. Velocity, United Square, Royal Square Novena, Goldhill Shopping Centre and Goldhill Plaza. The nearest train station from Sanctuary at Newton is Newton MRT Interchange at about 470m away, approximately 5 to 6 minutes walk.

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Location Map StreetDirectory For parents worried about the education options, fret not as there is a plethora of schools to choose from. For the preschoolers, the Etonhouse Pre-School Newton and Lorna Whiston Schools are at United Square.  For local institutions, Sanctuary at Newton is located within 1km to St. Josephs Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) and Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), with St. Josephs Institution Junior within just 5 minutes walk away. Other schools within the 2km radius include Farrer Park Primary School, St. Margarets Primary School, Singapore Chinese Girls Primary School, Hong Wen School and CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh). If travelling time is not a major concern, a short drive will bring students to the schools in the highly coveted Bukit Timah area, where schools such as Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, St. Joseph’s Institution, Raffles Girls’ Primary, Nanyang Girls’ High and Hwa Chong Institution are located.

Trains (MRT) • NOVENA MRT NS20 465m • NEWTON MRT DT11 NS21 610m Groceries/ Shopping • United Square Shopping Mall 0.23 km • Goldhill Shopping Centre 0.31 km • VELOCITY @ NOVENA SQUARE 0.55 km • Newton Food Centre – 0.5km • Pek Kio Market and Food Centre – 0.9km   Schools • St. Joseph's Institution Junior 0.49 km • Anglo-chinese School (primary) 0.72 km • Anglo-chinese School (junior) 0.78km Sanctuary at Newton truly brings home the essence of living in a lap of luxury with exclusive 38 residential units, where each unit comes fully fitted with various imported fittings and appliances.  Equipped with a collection of extravagant facilities, this residence is the ultimate choice for your dream home in the metropolis. Some of this exciting areas include swimming pool, gym, wet deck, kids' pool etc -- all of which are designed with the sole intention of promoting a truly holistic and luxurious living experience. . Facilities: Level 1 - Gym, Function Room, Playground, BBQ Area, Pool, Outdoor Shower, Communal Ground Garden and Bicycle Parking Lots Level 6 - Sky Terrace Level 15 - Sky Pool and Sky Pool Pavilion Basement 2 Levels of Carpark Lots

Sanctuary at Newton Site Plan

Sanctuary Newton - Site Plan Live with top quality finishes of chic and sleek and spacious layout that is meticulously designed with luxury and elegance in mind. Each individual space is fitted with best of fittings and finishes with you in mind. Unit Mixes:  - Typical Ceiling Height: 3.15m - Flooring: Porcelain Tiles/ Timer strip - Fittings & Fixtures brands: SMEG, De Dietrich, Mitsubishi, Hansgrohe Type Name Area (sqft) Available Units 2 Bedroom A1 807 10 A2 775 1 A3 807 3 3 Bedroom A4 1,023 1 B1 1,055 5 B1A 1,055 5 B2 1,023 4 B2A 1,023 4 4 Bedroom B3 1,249 1 C1 1,216 1 C1A 1,130 1 C2 1,206 2 Floor Plan & Virtual Tours: https://youtu.be/R7JbG95L_88

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Official Brochures/ Floor Plan E-brochure & Floor Plan ⭐Sanctuary at Newton Price Guide⭐ 2 Bedroom 775 - 807sf from $2,209,000 3 Bedroom 1,023 - 1,055sf from $2,708,000 4 Bedroom 1,130 - 1,249sf from $3,454,000 Please Contact Us at +65.84188689 It is important to only engage the Official Direct Developer Sales Team to assist you to enjoy the best possible direct developer price. There is no commission required to be paid.

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Transform Your Living Space with Surrey Home Renovations

Understanding Your Renovation Goals

Before embarking on a home renovation project, it’s crucial to clearly define your goals. Are you looking to create more space, improve energy efficiency, or simply update the aesthetics of your home? Understanding your objectives will guide every decision you make throughout the renovation process.

For instance, a kitchen renovation might focus on creating an open-concept space with modern appliances and ample storage, Surrey Home Renovations while a bathroom remodel could aim to create a spa-like retreat with luxurious finishes. In Surrey, renovation professionals can provide valuable insights and suggestions to help refine your ideas and ensure they align with your goals and budget.

Choosing the Right Professionals

Selecting the right team is one of the most critical steps in a successful home renovation. Surrey boasts a wide array of experienced contractors, architects, and designers who specialize in different aspects of home improvement. It’s important to choose professionals who have a proven track record and can offer a portfolio of completed projects.

Start by seeking recommendations from friends, family, or online reviews. Once you have a shortlist, conduct interviews to gauge their expertise, communication style, and ability to understand your vision. Ensure that any contractor you hire is licensed, insured, and familiar with Surrey’s building regulations and permits.

Budgeting and Planning

A well-defined budget is essential for a smooth renovation process. It’s easy for costs to spiral out of control without careful planning and monitoring. Work closely with your chosen professionals to develop a realistic budget that includes all potential expenses, from materials and labor to permits and contingency funds.

Creating a detailed plan with timelines for each phase of the renovation is also crucial. This plan should outline key milestones and deadlines to keep the project on track. In Surrey, weather conditions can sometimes affect outdoor renovations , Kitchen Renovation in Surrey BC so it’s wise to factor in potential delays and have a flexible timeline.

Sustainable Renovation Practices

Sustainability is a growing concern for many homeowners. Incorporating eco-friendly practices into your renovation not only benefits the environment but can also reduce long-term energy costs. In Surrey, there are numerous options for sustainable renovations, including using recycled materials, installing energy-efficient windows and appliances, and incorporating renewable energy sources like solar panels.

Local professionals can advise on the best sustainable practices and materials that are suitable for your renovation. Additionally, Surrey’s building codes and regulations often include provisions for energy efficiency, ensuring that your renovation meets modern environmental standards.

Adding Value to Your Home

One of the significant benefits of renovating your home is the potential increase in property value. Well-executed renovations can provide a substantial return on investment. Key areas that typically offer high returns include kitchen and bathroom remodels, energy-efficient upgrades, and adding functional living spaces such as a finished basement or a new bedroom.

In Surrey’s competitive real estate market, a beautifully renovated home can stand out to potential buyers, offering a significant advantage if you decide to sell in the future.

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The Grand on King George in Surrey— Condos for Sale

The Grand on King George is a new condo development under construction in Surrey, British Columbia. Scheduled for completion in 2025, it will be a 46-story tower offering luxurious one- and two-bedroom suites. Located in the heart of a growing educational and medical hub, it boasts easy access to transportation and all the conveniences of city living.

Designed to maximize comfort and functionality, The Grand on King George promises to elevate your lifestyle in a vibrant and flourishing community.

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Explore “The Most Luxurious Hotels Collection Across The Globe” for a taste of pure luxury. These special hotels redefine fancy living in amazing cities and beautiful beach spots. Enjoy yummy food, relaxing spas, and super service. Each hotel is like a beautiful work of art, with unique styles and designs. Whether you love big city vibes or peaceful nature, this collection has it all. Get ready for a super fancy and comfy stay where everything is extra special and made for your happiness. Come and experience the fanciest hotels that make your travel unforgettable and totally amazing! 1. Mickleham Village Hotel, Surrey Next Beaverbrook, a country-house hotel near Leatherhead, is as decadent as befits the former home of charismatic Max Beaverbrook, the media baron, wartime cabinet minister and party-loving friend of Elizabeth Taylor, Winston Churchill and Rudyard Kipling. This year, it adds another 21 rooms and a five-bedroom party pad to the mix, just a short buggy ride from the main complex in the sleepy Surrey Hills hamlet of Mickleham. Beaverbrook’s creative director, Frank Lowe, and designer Nicola Harding, who oversaw the much-envied look for its Garden House, are in charge of fairy-dusting the new rooms. Mickleham guests will have their own swimming pool, mini spa and restaurant as well as the run of Beaverbrook’s impressive facilities. Next

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Here, have a teaser for my next subverting tropes oneshot. I'm too tired to finish it today, but I should have it up by tomorrow.

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When the letter arrived Harry didn’t hesitate to open it. Harry’s name was written on it in Dumbledore’s loopy handwriting and Harry wondered if this was a message to inform him he was allowed away from the Dursleys. Harry doubted it, since he’d only been at his relatives’ house for just about a week. Then again, Voldemort had returned. Harry saw him get resurrected not ten days before, so perhaps Dumbledore wanted to move Harry to a safer location than the dreary town of Little Whinging in Surrey.

One could hope.

The moment Harry pulled the letter out of the envelop, everything changed. Gone was his small bedroom at the Dursleys with its threadbare furniture, his trunk at the foot of the small bed. Instead Harry found himself standing in an opulent suite of rooms, with a beautifully decorated living room adjacent a luxurious bedroom. On top of the enormous four-poster bed lay a giant snake, quietly snoozing.

Harry turned around in a panic and almost tripped over his own feet. Or rather, his legs, which had grown ridiculously long in an instant. Terrified of waking the serpent, Harry snuck to the nearby door and opened it a crack and peered outside. At the end of the long hallway he saw Lucius Malfoy leaving another room.

Malfoy looked at him and quickly gave him a respectful bow. “Good morning, my Lord.”

“Er…” Harry did the only thing he could do. He slammed the door shut.

“Master,” a sibilant voice hissed from the bedroom. “Are you well?”

Harry turned on the spot and pressed his back to the door while the enormous snake uncurled itself, slid off the bed and slowly meandered its way towards Harry across the carpet in the living room.

”Master?” asked the snake, who Harry now realized was Nagini, Voldemort’s loyal pet. ”You smell like my master, but you do not feel like him. Not entirely, though a small part of you does.”

Harry reached in the pockets of the robes he was wearing, looking for a wand and it took him a few moments to realize he was wearing an arm holster. He yanked his wand out and aimed it at Nagini, who drew back a little though she didn’t seem very impressed with him.

“Oh no,” Nagini said and lowered her head a little before she shook it in clear disapproval. “Master performed the ritual, didn’t he? I warned him not to, but he was always very stubborn.”

Harry moved sideways, slowly but purposefully, to get as far away from Nagini as he could. He caught his reflection in the mirror over a dresser against the opposite wall.

Harry shrieked and pointed the wand in his hand at his own reflection. Voldemort in all his noseless, pale-skinned and red-eyed glory stared back at him.

“No!” Harry yelped, waving his wand and watching his not-reflection do the same. “No!”

”Yes,” Nagini hissed sagely. ”You are the Potter boy, trapped in my master’s body. And he is now trapped in yours.”

“What?” Harry jerked around and stared at the snake in disbelief. ”What did you say?”

”My master decided he was going to defeat you by becoming you,” Nagini said in a clearly disapproving tone. ”I said it was a stupid plan, but I suppose he did not listen.”

Harry’s breath got stuck in his throat when he realized Voldemort was currently staying with the Dursleys. And while Harry had never liked his relatives, he also wouldn’t want to wish bloody Voldemort himself on them, yet that is exactly what they got.

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(via [RENTED]LUXURIOUS NEW 1 STUDIO BEDROOM IN SURREY CENTRAL)

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tears ricochet part two

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“Well, where is she going to stay? I have more than enough room.” Freddie starts to talk about the late night wine fests, the sleepovers, and parties.

“What about one week with you, one week with Deaky and Veronica, and one week with us?” Brian says trying to come up with a compromise.

“We sound like divorced parents passing around our child.”

“Well, she can’t stay alone!” Brian seems frazzled as he always does. “Chrissie is adamant on that.”

“I think we all are, at least the six of us.” Deaky’s words cut Roger, cause he knows he’s excluded from this conversation.

“Where will you go?” It’s a legitimate question.

“You don’t have to worry about me, not anymore.” She says, as she holds Felix in her arms. He’s a happy baby, and he seems to like anything that gives him attention. And Liv hands it out to him in spades. This was the compromise, he did what she asked. He didn’t come alone, he came with Felix in tow. While that certainly wasn’t alone, it wasn’t what she meant. She wondered if Roger’s girlfriend knows he brought their son to see his ex. And if she knew, did she care? Or maybe she pitied Liv, that seemed to be the prevailing emotion she always recieved.

“Shouldn’t smoke with him in the room, Rog.” Liv scolds him, “And you shouldn’t worry about me.”

“Always worry ‘bout you.” He says as he takes a drag of his cigarette. It was preconditioned into the very fiber of his being to worry about her. Even if he tried to push it away, it always came flooding back.

Somehow Liv ended up with Freddie at Garden Lodge, at least until she was on her feet again. Or that was the promise they made to her.

“It’s like one big slumber party!” Freddie says pulling out silk robes from the Chanel bags. Freddie hands her a rose gold colored one, and he puts on a blood red one. The rose gold fabric pools around her feet, its luxurious.

“Freddie this is beautiful.” She says feeling the silk against her skin.

He looks at her with a playful light in his eyes, “All ways the best for us, dear.” It felt odd to be included in the word us, again. The last time she had been part of an us, was when the other part of it was Roger. She pushes him out of her head, he can’t occupy that space anymore. Just like he can’t occupy the other part of us in her life anymore.

“Manicure and pedicures this way!” Freddie says, he must sense her sadness. Because he tops her off with more wine, as she sinks her feet into the small tub of water.

They are in the middle of getting facials, being pampered for the tenth night in a row, “This really is a never ending slumber party.”

“What a great song idea!” He darts off with a blood red silk robe, leaving her alone with a multitude of cats. She picks up the orange tabby, who nestles into her embrace. She brings him up the stairs to the bedroom, and she can hear the pitter patter of little paws following her. She lays on the California king, looking up at the great white canopy above her. She can hear him singing from the other side of the house. It reminded her of the old times.when they were a penniless band, and not a household name.

“Like this!” Brian says as Roger bites back. “That’s not it! It’s slow!” They had been at the studio for the better part of 96 hours. Liv watched them, she hadn’t been spotted yet.

“I don’t like it!” Freddie says with a biting ferocity. “It’s so blasé!” They couldn’t achieve the correct sound for the song, and it was driving them mad. Which of course, lack of sleep didn’t aid in driving them mad either. But, she wouldn’t tell them that.

“I’m playing it how I always play it, Fred!” Brian seems to be cracking under the pressure, which is typical. She rolls her eyes, as she snaps a candid photo of Brian’s reaction.

“What do you think, Liv?” Deaky asks her.

She turns her head ready to answer, letting her camera fall against her chest as it was secured by a strap, only for Roger to answer for her. “Livie listens to only sad songs!” He goes on, “ She thinks the whole of it should be slow. For god sakes, she listens to sad American country music on repeat. If I hear that damn twang of “Your Cheatin Heart” one more time!”

“How dare you disrespect the late and great, Hank Williams, Rog.” She looks at him, “That man was a legend in a cowboy hat!”

Roger rolls his eyes, “All he does is stand there and sing sad country songs about his lost love in his country twang.”

“It’s called talent.”

“I know, I have it.” Roger says with a smirk on his face.

“What’s wrong with American country? What’s wrong with the sad songs they sing? I find it quite lovely, very telling of the human experience.” Brian asks, but he’s ignored.

She snorts, “Also, didn’t know your name was Liv, now?”

“ ‘S how I see it, just telling it how I see it.”

Hank Williams voice blares through the house, “Your Cheatin Heart” reverberates off the walls of Garden Lodge. Even those five years she spent comatose, did nothing to diminish her love for the American country star. Deaky chuckles at the thought, as she closes the front door.

“Liv?” Deaky shouts when the song dies down, and she yells from wherever she is. He walks to where the sound of voice came from. She’s dancing, her bare feet agaisnt the marble floor, to a sad country song. It’s a new one, George Jones if he’s not mistaken. A small smile is on his lips, as he noticed that Liv hasn’t changed. If anything it’s like she’s been frozen in time. She’s twirling around to the sounds of “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” in her white eyelet sundress. She hasn’t changed, it was like she was frozen in time. He had seen this scene at Liv and Rog’s flat and the Surrey Mansion. But the scenery around her changed, if this was five years earlier she would be dancing with Roger. But now, she danced with Freddie’s cats.

“Deaks!” She says clearly winded from her little dance party.

It causes Deaks to laugh, “Sorry to break up your dance party, but I was looking for Fred.”

She grimaces, “He’s with that evil bloke, Paul.” Liv and Paul didn’t like each other in 1975, and time didn’t faze that dislike from either parties. “Said he’d be back soon.” She answers his next question before he can even ask it.

He looks around, “Eaten yet?”

“No.”

“Come on, let’s get something.”

They end up at a little diner around the corner, one that they used to visit when Freddie only dreamed of owning Garden Lodge. She orders a burger and a strawberry milkshake, and he follows suit substituting the milkshake for chocolate.

“You haven’t changed, still blaring that horrendous country music.”

She rolls her eyes as she bites into her burger, “It reminds me of my dad.” Deaky didn’t know that, and he winces as she continues. “He was an American from the great state of Alabama,” She says the state with a fake southern drawl, “He came over here during the War. Survived that, and married the nurse that took care of him in the hospital.” She has a small smile that dies on her lips, “Only to die of cancer, when I was five.” She plays with the straw in her milkshake, “All I had of him were his Hank Williams records, kinda turned me into country music. We used to dance around the kitchen to it. I guess I found comfort in it. And I just never stopped finding comfort in it, makes me feel like he’s still here.”

“I’m sorry about your dad.”

She shrugs her shoulders, “It’s just another sad story in a long line of sad stories.”

The only sounds that can be heard is the chatter of the waitresses and the clinging of pots and pans.

“After your accident, we had some rocky times between the band. And I remember Roger would blare Hank Williams, when he was getting ready to go on stage.” Deaky looks at her, really looks at her and he sees how her eyes light up at the revelation. “Said it was his way of feeling like you were there, even when you weren’t.”

“Took my coma for him to appreciate my musical taste.” She deadpans. And the rest of the meal is spent in silence.

Her brows knitting in confusion, as they are walking back to to the Come to think of it those records at Freddie’s aren’t dad’s. I don’t even know where dad’s records are anymore. The last of dad just gone.”

The sounds of a country drawl lull him out of his sleep. He opens the door to his dressing room, head peaking out to find the source of the music. His feet take him to Roger’s dressing room. He opens the door to find what he least expected to find, Roger head in his hands as “I Saw the Light,” drifts off the cement block walls of the arena dressing rooms. Roger wasn’t a religious man, but Deaky knew this song wasn’t being played for religious purposes. It reminded Roger of someone, and with it the memories of her singing it. Those memories comforted him, when he couldn’t be at her beside. Maybe in a way, it was akin to a religious experience for him.

For two years, Hank Williams lulled him to sleep on couches across the world’s arenas. Until, that day when Roger decides to put it behind him. Deaky finds the Hank Williams records in the trash bin of the arena, he notices a pretty redhead knock on Roger’s dressing room door. Deaky takes the records from the trash, and he notices how old they are. And the intials etched on the cover OLH, it takes all of him not to march in Roger’s dressing room and drag him out by his hair. But, instead he takes the records with him. Closing the door to his dressing room, he slips the record out. He puts it on the player, when he walks to the couch he notices a note fell out the cover. He unfolds the note, finding a tear stained letter.

Dearest O,

I don’t want to write this, actually put it off until I could. But I can’t anymore. Soon, it’s just going to be just you and your mama. You have to be a big girl for your daddy, now. No tears, no fear, just be brave. I need you to be good for your mamma, she needs you. Do what she says, even if you don’t want too, which I know you never want to do what she says. I know you think she’s hard on you, she only is hard on you cause she loves you. And she just wants the best for you, she wants your life to be easier than ours was. Just remember everytime you listen to one of these Hank Williams albums, I’m right there with you. Singing along, while dancing around with kitchen with you. I’ll always be with you. I’ll be the wind that carries the leaves that dance around you in the fall, the sunshine that warms you up, I’ll be everywhere you are, where ever you are, there I’ll be. I love you, O. I’ll love you until the sea meets the sky.

Deaky folds the letter back up, placing it snuggly in the cover. The next thing he knows the phone is in his hand, and he’s waking Veronica up at 2 am to speak to his children. When they leave the arena the next hour, he put the records in his bags. He notices Roger has his sunglasses on, and his arm draped around the same redhead from earlier. And so begins the revolving door of groupies, until Roger meets a dark haired girl that reminds him of someone else.

“I have them.” Deaky says as they reach Garden Lodge.

“Why would you have them?”

He can’t tell her the truth, that Roger throw them away in some arena trash can in the States. So he covers it with a lie, he has to save her from the truth that Roger threw away the last of her dad so he could put her in the rearview mirror. “You let me borrow them before the accident.”

“Oh!” She still looks puzzled, knowing damn well she wouldn’t let anyone touch those records. But whatever Deaky isn’t telling her, she decides it best she doesn’t uncover it. “Can I have them back?”

“Of course, I was keeping them safe for you.” And that wasn’t a lie, it was a truth. Those records were locked in safe in his house, so the kids couldn’t destroy them.

The next day, Deaky is back with at Freddie’s with the records in hand. He notices Roger’s car is in the drive. He opens the front door to hear Liv laugh, and the sounds of a Felix stringing together some sound. He walks into the living room to find Roger and Freddie sitting in chair facing opposite each other, while Liv is on a pallet on the floor playing with Felix and Jimmy, Brian’s son. And the second Liv notices Deaky has arrived, her eyes zero in on what he’s holding. She leaves Felix laying on the pallet, but Jimmy is running after her. “Daddy’s records!” She sounds like a little girl. And as Deaky puts them in her hands, Roger’s eyes are as wide as saucers. Liv darts out of the living room, Jimmy hot in her heels, as she’s explaining to him about Hank Williams. The two year old is enamored with her, as she scoops him up. She’s running up the stairs to her room, focused on showing Jimmy the her dad’s records. Once Liv is out of earshot, Deaky decides it’s time to face the truth.

“Luckily I fished them out, knew she’d want them.” Deaky doesn’t skip a beat, as he situates himself on the couch. “Throwing out her dead dad’s records, that’s low.”

Freddie looks at Roger, “Was this during-”

“Yeah.” Roger interrupts him, as he bends down to pick up his son.

“He didn’t know what he was doing.” Freddie says defending Roger’s actions from three years ago. As if they could be defended, as if it was something so simple.

“Who didn’t know what they were doing?” Brian asks as he comes from the kitchen, three cups of tea in hand. He hands two cups to Freddie, one for him and one for Liv. He sits a cup beside Roger’s chair, and the other beside the spot he was occupying. He turns to Deaky, “Hello, John! Tea?” Deaky responds with a nod at Brian. Brian is back in a second, handing the cup to Deaky before taking a seat. Brian of course doesn’t let his question go, “Who didn’t know what they were doing?”

“Apparently Roger, didn’t know what he was doing when he threw away Liv’s dead dad’s records on tour in America.” Deaky’s words cut like a knife, and every word was meant to kill. “Of course Rog and Fred think it’s okay he did that, right?” Deaky looks at them, “Because of the cocaine?”

Brian looks at Roger, “What the fuck?!” Brian looks disgusted, “And you blame it on the drugs?”

“I went back for them the next day,” Roger looks like he’s on the verge of crying, “When I realized what I did-”

Freddie steps in, “He told me, after I punched him in the face. We went to the arena and turned every trash can inside out. But it was too late, they were gone.” Freddie is pleading, “We tried, Roger tried. He was just in a bad place.”

“And that makes it alright?” Deaky snorts.

“Please don’t tell her.” It’s all Roger can say, he can’t let her find that out. He can’t. And he knows Freddie won’t let it happen. Because Freddie was with him that night, when he smashed his drum set and destroyed everything in his hotel room.

“He won’t.” Freddie says finitely, turning to Deaky. “Will you, John?”

“No.” Deaky looks at Roger and Freddie. “But not because you asked me to, but because Liv doesn’t need you to break her heart a second time.” Deaky looks at Felix, “She can handle that fact that you moved on, that you settled down. She can be happy for you.” Deaky gulps his tea down. “But she won’t forgive you when she finds out, that you threw out something out of hers that was the last thing she had of her dad.”

“Thank you.” Roger says quietly. Freddie mouths a thank you to Deaky but he doesn’t say a word. And Brian seems like he is trying to process the information.

“You got it Jimmy!” Liv has the record player in her hands, and Jimmy is carrying the records. She sets up the record player in the hallway. She puts on the record, and Hank Williams voice floats through Garden Logde. And the three of them, with Felix in Rogers arms watch as Liv and Jimmy fight a fit of giggles as they dance.

“I did it cause I remember what that looked like.” Deaky says pointing to Liv twirling Jimmy around in her arms. “Maybe that morning you woke up, you remembered it too.”

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Sanctuary at Newton

Sanctuary at Newton (Former Surrey Point)

  ✔ Exclusive 38 units  ✔ Freehold at Prime District 11 ✔ Short Walk to Novena and Newton MRT ✔ Minutes walk to 6 shopping Malls, i.e Velocity, United Square, Royal Square Novena, Goldhill Shopping Centre and Goldhill Plaza. ✔ Top schools within 1KM such as St. Josephs Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) and Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) ✔ Quick Access to Health City Novena, Orchard Road and CBD Units from $2,583 psf onwards 2 Bedroom 775 - 807sf from $2,209,000 3 Bedroom 1,023 - 1,055sf from $2,708,000 4 Bedroom 1,130 - 1,249sf from $3,454,000 https://youtu.be/7WTa8KrUzqA "Luxurious Elevated Livings" Sanctuary at Newton, formerly known as Surrey Point, is a freehold condominium located at 2 Surrey Road in district 11. Developed by Amara Group, this high-rise 15-storey, 38 units residential development is located in the luxury residential area near Newton and Novena, within the Core-Central Region of Singapore. Sanctuary at Newton is just a few minutes from Novena MRT station by foot, granting access to the rest of Singapore via the North-South Line. Orchard MRT station is a few MRT stations away, and City Hall, Raffles Place, and Dhoby Ghaut interchange stations are less than 10 minutes away by train. Much of the city centre is also easily accessible by bus. The Newton MRT station is on the North-South and Downtown line so residents will be able to get to more areas in Singapore conveniently. Those who drive will have a breeze connecting to business hubs at the CBD and to nearby shopping malls. Sanctuary at  Newton is also near to the country’s major expressways like Central Expressway (CTE) and Pan Island Expressway (PIE) as well as other major roads like Thomson Road, Whitley Road, Balestier Road, Newton Road, and more.

Sanctuary Newton - Nearby As much as it is attractive to be a short drive away from Singapore’s famous shopping district, Orchard Road, nothing beats the convenience of shopping malls close to home. From smaller neighbourhood malls like Balestier Hill Shopping Centre to larger malls like Velocity, Novena Square and the kid-friendly United Square, they are all accessible by foot. With a large variety of options for families and individuals to choose from, there is barely a need to travel anywhere further.  For the foodies, the world-famous Newton Food Centre is also within walking distance for residents looking for delicious and affordable local delights.  Thomson Road and Balestier Road nearby are also food havens. Residents can look forward to famous eateries like Boon Tong Kee Chicken Rice, Founder Bak Kut Teh, The Clueless Goat, Loong Fatt Tau Sar Piah and Loy Kee Chicken Rice. Nature lovers will enjoy the MacRitchie Nature Trail & Reservoir Park located just a 5-minute drive away. Other parks along Thomson Road include Springleaf Nature Park, Windsor Nature Park and Thomson Nature Park.

Come 2027, residents can also make use of the 21.5km-long North-South Corridor (NSC) which will allow residents access to attractions like the upcoming Mandai Nature integrated nature and wildlife precinct in the north. The NSC will also connect residents to the CBD. TypeDescriptionsProject NameSanctuary at Newton (Former Surrey Point) Developer NameASK Development Pte Ltd (Amara Holdings, Santarli Capital Venture and Kay Lim Realty)Location2 Surrey Rd, Singapore 307742 (District 11) Tenure of LandFreeholdExpected Date of Completion (T.O.P.)30 June 2025Site areaApprox. 12,621.7 sqft / 1,172.6 sqmTotal No. of Units38 units in 1 block of 15 storeysCar Parks30 Lots Updated Fact Sheet Sanctuary at Newton

Amara Holdings, Santarli Capital Venture and Kay Lim Realty Amara Holdings Limited has long been in the business of making people feel at home. A recognised name in hotels, commercial and residential properties, as well as specialty restaurants and food services, the award-winning lifestyle group has, since its founding in the 1930s, dedicated itself to creating premium brands and experiences that are known for their value, quality, design and unwavering attention to detail and personalised service. The group’s hospitality portfolio consists of four luxury hotels and resorts spanning three major Asian cities: the flagship Amara Singapore; Amara Bangkok; Amara Signature Shanghai; and Amara Sanctuary Resort, located on Singapore’s Sentosa Island. Each property boasts beautiful spaces, unmatched service and modern, world-class facilities and connectivity. Guests are treated to more than just another luxury stay at Amara, which strives to create special moments, tailored experiences and lasting memories for every guest who walks through their doors. This fresh perspective on luxury pervades everything Amara does, including its growing portfolio of premium property developments located in Singapore’s prime districts. With decades of hospitality experience to draw from, Amara knows deeply and intuitively how to offer products and services that far surpass the wildest dreams of their customers, and create living spaces that are at once exquisite, modern and timeless — but that always feel like home.

Every Amara home is conceptualised to present a blissful lifestyle and surprising experiences that can be truly enjoyed. Drawing on inspiration from the natural surroundings of the development, each project is a celebration of the good life that many aspire to lead. Amara’s signature of creativity and value for its customers is evident in many of its residential projects in Singapore, this includes CityLife@Tampines, the award-winning Killiney 118, M5, Bedok Avenue and 10 Evelyn. Kay Lim Realty Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of the home-grown Kay Lim Group (“Kay Lim”), it specialises in property development and real estate investment. A pioneer with over 30 years in building and construction, Kay Lim stands committed to its promise of quality, not only to homeowners in the public and private residential sectors but also owners in the industrial and institutional sectors. Its dedication to construction excellence, safety and environmentally friendly construction practices are recognised by various government authorities. Over the years, it had garnered numerous accolades which include the Green and Gracious Builder Award, Safety and Health Awards and Construction Awards.

Santarli Realty Pte Ltd is the development arm of Santarli in the real estate industry. Santarli’s developments are known to provide innovative designs and quality homes to home owners. Building construction has been one of Santarli’s core services. With years of building expertise, Santarli have undertaken complex projects ranging from commercial, residential, to industrial and institutional. Santarli takes pride as the reliable partner in providing extensive solutions and high quality end-products. Santarli’s commitment to quality is backed by the Company’s large pool of resources, engineering expertise and proven experience. Building beyond generations, Santarli successes are based on strong client collaboration, effective communication, as well as supportive management. ✔ Freehold at Prime District 11 (CCR) ✔ By consortium of renowned developers ✔ Within walking distance to Newton MRT and Novena MRT. ✔ Within 5 minute drive to Orchard Road. ✔ 500m away from Newton MRT Interchange Station. ✔ Within 5 minute walk to Novena Square, United Square, Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Royal Square, Goldhill Shopping Centre and Novena Medical Hub. ✔ Schools in its proximity include Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), St. Joseph’s Institution Junior, Singapore Chinese Girls’ School and St. Margaret’s Primary School. ✔ A short walk away from 6 shopping Malls. Velocity, United Square, Royal Square Novena, Goldhill Shopping Centre and Goldhill Plaza. The nearest train station from Sanctuary at Newton is Newton MRT Interchange at about 470m away, approximately 5 to 6 minutes walk.

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Location Map StreetDirectory For parents worried about the education options, fret not as there is a plethora of schools to choose from. For the preschoolers, the Etonhouse Pre-School Newton and Lorna Whiston Schools are at United Square.  For local institutions, Sanctuary at Newton is located within 1km to St. Josephs Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) and Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), with St. Josephs Institution Junior within just 5 minutes walk away. Other schools within the 2km radius include Farrer Park Primary School, St. Margarets Primary School, Singapore Chinese Girls Primary School, Hong Wen School and CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh). If travelling time is not a major concern, a short drive will bring students to the schools in the highly coveted Bukit Timah area, where schools such as Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, St. Joseph’s Institution, Raffles Girls’ Primary, Nanyang Girls’ High and Hwa Chong Institution are located.

Trains (MRT) • NOVENA MRT NS20 465m • NEWTON MRT DT11 NS21 610m Groceries/ Shopping • United Square Shopping Mall 0.23 km • Goldhill Shopping Centre 0.31 km • VELOCITY @ NOVENA SQUARE 0.55 km • Newton Food Centre – 0.5km • Pek Kio Market and Food Centre – 0.9km   Schools • St. Joseph's Institution Junior 0.49 km • Anglo-chinese School (primary) 0.72 km • Anglo-chinese School (junior) 0.78km Sanctuary at Newton truly brings home the essence of living in a lap of luxury with exclusive 38 residential units, where each unit comes fully fitted with various imported fittings and appliances.  Equipped with a collection of extravagant facilities, this residence is the ultimate choice for your dream home in the metropolis. Some of this exciting areas include swimming pool, gym, wet deck, kids' pool etc -- all of which are designed with the sole intention of promoting a truly holistic and luxurious living experience. . Facilities: Level 1 - Gym, Function Room, Playground, BBQ Area, Pool, Outdoor Shower, Communal Ground Garden and Bicycle Parking Lots Level 6 - Sky Terrace Level 15 - Sky Pool and Sky Pool Pavilion Basement 2 Levels of Carpark Lots

Sanctuary at Newton Site Plan

Sanctuary Newton - Site Plan Live with top quality finishes of chic and sleek and spacious layout that is meticulously designed with luxury and elegance in mind. Each individual space is fitted with best of fittings and finishes with you in mind. Unit Mixes:  - Typical Ceiling Height: 3.15m - Flooring: Porcelain Tiles/ Timer strip - Fittings & Fixtures brands: SMEG, De Dietrich, Mitsubishi, Hansgrohe Type Name Area (sqft) Available Units 2 Bedroom A1 807 10 A2 775 1 A3 807 3 3 Bedroom A4 1,023 1 B1 1,055 5 B1A 1,055 5 B2 1,023 4 B2A 1,023 4 4 Bedroom B3 1,249 1 C1 1,216 1 C1A 1,130 1 C2 1,206 2 Floor Plan & Virtual Tours: https://youtu.be/R7JbG95L_88

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Official Brochures/ Floor Plan E-brochure & Floor Plan ⭐Sanctuary at Newton Price Guide⭐ Units from $2,583 psf onwards 2 Bedroom 775 - 807sf from $2,209,000 3 Bedroom 1,023 - 1,055sf from $2,708,000 4 Bedroom 1,130 - 1,249sf from $3,454,000 Please Contact Us at +65.84188689 It is important to only engage the Official Direct Developer Sales Team to assist you to enjoy the best possible direct developer price. There is no commission required to be paid.

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Transform Your Space: House Renovation Services in Surrey

Why Choose House Renovation in Surrey? Surrey boasts a diverse architectural landscape, ranging from traditional Tudor-style homes to contemporary residences. House renovation in Surrey allows homeowners to honor the heritage and character of their properties while incorporating modern amenities and design trends. Whether it's restoring original features, expanding living spaces, House Renovation Surrey or upgrading outdated systems, renovation offers countless possibilities for creating a home that reflects the homeowner's lifestyle and preferences.

Benefits of House Renovation in Surrey:

Preserving Heritage: Many homes in Surrey possess historical significance and architectural charm. Renovation projects aim to preserve and enhance these unique features while updating the home to meet modern standards of comfort and functionality.

Increasing Property Value: Well-executed renovation projects can significantly increase the resale value of a property. Upgrading kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas, as well as improving energy efficiency and curb appeal, make homes more attractive to potential buyers.

Enhancing Livability: Renovations allow homeowners to tailor their living spaces to better suit their needs and preferences. Whether it's creating an open-concept layout, adding additional bedrooms or bathrooms, or incorporating smart home technology, renovations can improve the overall livability and enjoyment of the home.

Energy Efficiency: Renovations present an opportunity to upgrade to energy-efficient systems and materials, reducing utility costs and environmental impact. This includes installing high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, upgrading insulation, and using sustainable building materials.

Popular House Renovation Projects in Surrey:

Kitchen Remodeling: The kitchen is often the heart of the home, and renovating this space can have a significant impact on both aesthetics and functionality. Common upgrades include new cabinets, countertops, appliances, and lighting, as well as creating open layouts for improved flow and usability.

Bathroom Renovation: Updating bathrooms adds both value and luxury to a home. Renovation projects may include installing new fixtures, updating tilework, adding storage solutions, Bathroom Renovation Cost Vancouver and incorporating spa-like features such as walk-in showers or soaking tubs.

Basement Conversion: Many Surrey homes have unfinished or underutilized basements that can be transformed into valuable living space. Basement renovations often involve adding bedrooms, home offices, entertainment areas, or rental suites, providing additional square footage and functionality.

Exterior Upgrades: Curb appeal is essential in Surrey's competitive real estate market. Exterior renovation projects may include repairing or replacing siding, windows, doors, and roofing, as well as landscaping enhancements to create inviting outdoor spaces.

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What It’s like when your parents win the lottery

It’s often a question asked at networking events, on a first date, or in a kitchen at 1am at a house party – ‘what would you do if you won the lottery?’

I’ve been asked that question many times myself and have never known how to actually respond because for me, it happened. Well, it happened to my parents.

In May 2004, my dad’s lottery ticket changed our family’s life forever.

I don’t remember much about that exact time other than we had no flooring in our house because of a leak and one day I came home to find National Lottery memorabilia including mugs and stickers in our house.

Our parents never explicitly explained to my sister and I what happened. I was nine years old and my sister was five – so my sister especially was too young to understand.

Instead, we went from looking forward to starting a new school year at the local state school to shopping for brand new uniform so come September we could start at a private all-girls school. A trip to Disneyland Paris, Australia & New Zealand were also suddenly on the horizon.

In December of 2004, we moved into our ‘Posh’ house. We have lived there ever since. I couldn’t get my head around how every bedroom in the house had its own bathroom, and to be honest I still can’t now. The man who owned it before us was a hotelier and modelled the house around luxury hotels. It has a big, steep two-acre garden with tall trees at the bottom of it – in the Winter when it snows it looks like Narnia. We even have a secret room behind a bookcase.

As a nine-year-old girl, it felt like a mechanical crane had picked me up by the scruff of my neck and dumped me from the school I felt completely at home in, to one that was a total unknown.

A completely new beginning and lifestyle change. I went from running around a football field, climbing trees and screaming and shouting at break time to getting told off by teachers if my skirt was too high above my knee and my top button was undone.

Everyone in my year had a Dad who worked in finance or maybe he was a lawyer or a doctor. Their houses might’ve had a swimming pool, they might’ve had 3 cars, a dog and 2 ponies or even a helicopter.

And then there was me, with my weird little secret that I couldn’t tell anybody.

I remember the screwed up, puzzled faces of girls in the lunch queue trying to work out how my parents were able to send me to this posh school on the hill when my mum was only a Health Care Assistant and my Dad was only a Painter/Decorator. I quickly got very good at making up little white lies or changing the subject entirely.

As I progressed into secondary school, I adjusted into the role of a bit of a geeky class clown who could mould herself into several characters depending on who she was with. Now, as an adult I can say that I hated secondary school. It was too stuffy; I hated the formalities of it and regularly clashed with several of my teachers. I also still felt like a fraud and a bit of an outsider and put pressure on myself to do well so my parents ‘got their moneys worth’. This cocktail of emotions all became a bit of a melting pot and so I moved school to study A Levels.

Again, I found myself as the new girl but this time I felt a bit more in control and ultimately had a much happier experience during my two years there.

After A Levels, I applied for university and got into my first choice.

Here, I realised my friendship net would expand beyond the realms of posh countryside Surrey and I’d be meeting people from all walks of life who may not have had the privileges that a National Lottery win can bring you.

University really was the best three years of my life and helped to shape me into the person I am today. Because I was completely out of Surrey, it was the first time I felt like I could truly be ‘me’ and not have the pressure of keeping things from my friends. I remember the first time I got the blessing from my parents that is was OK to finally be able to tell my friends about the lottery win, and the nerves I felt when I invited them to stay at mine for the first time, would they still accept me?

When you tell people your parents won the lottery there tends to be 4 reactions:

1)    The suspicious ‘I don’t believe you / you’re lying’

2)     The condescending ‘How/Why did it happen to you?’ ‘You don’t deserve it’

3)    The enthusiastic ‘WOWWW / HOW MUCH DID YOU WIN / SHUT UPPPP / OH MY GOD’

4)    The nonchalant ‘Ahh Ok, anyway…xyz’

Life has taught me the good people tend to give the fourth or third response, and those who give the first or second response tend to be ones to be wary of.

There is no doubt that the lottery win changed my life forever in so many ways. Money is undoubtedly the key to many doors that not everyone gets to open. People who preach ‘money can’t buy you happiness’ are lying. It may not explicitly be able to buy you happiness, and don’t get me wrong my family have been through enough personaI losses over the last sixteen years, but it certainly does elevate you in other ways and provides financial stability that before you could’ve only dreamed of.

I often wonder who Jessica would be today if it hadn’t happened.

As an adult now, I am much more accepting of my situation and recognise its privilege entirely and I understand why there was a need to keep the lottery win a ‘secret’. I feel more comfortable telling people about it because I know they’ll accept me for me and not the girl whose parents won the lottery, which is why I’m now finally writing this.

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Get To Know About The Completed Projects Of Martin Skinner

Martin Skinner is a well-known, qualified and experienced property developer and he is the Chief Executive Office and Founder of Inspired Asset Management which is a reputed property development and property investment company. Martin Skinner has completed many successful projects and is looking forward to complete many more. If you want to hire Martin Skinner to avail his property development service then you should consider looking at his completed projects so that you can get an idea how good he is at this field. So, let’s take a look at them.

 1.      Rutland House, Epsom:

 The Rutland House project by Martin Skinner’s company has many amazing features which you will really like. This apartment is located in Epsom.This project has been successfully completed in the year 2016. The features of the Rutland House are that it has thirty two apartments and they have either one or two bedrooms. It is four storeyed and has an underground parking. The important places like the railway station is very near to this project.

 2.      Green Dragon House, Croydon:

 The Green Dragon House, Croydon is one of the most successful completed projects of Martin Skinner because this project has been awarded by First Time Readers Awards. This is also one of the most luxurious projects as in this apartment there is a sky garden, a barbeque, table tennis court. It also has locker systems. There is also a lobby which is quite large.  

 Surrey House, Croydon and Canius House, Croydon are the other completed projects of Martin Skinner and they are also very luxurious yet affordable. All his completed projects have the best features and it will make your living privileged and amazing. You can make your dream living come true by choosing Martin Skinner’s service.

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Complete Interior Design Ideas from Skilled Designers

Whenever you think that your home décor has grown too old and this needs to be renovated then it would be beneficial to employ some professional design expert who could help you get a completely refurbished home interiors Seeking help from the expert will help you find a design that suits best to your home internal space and also fits in your budgetary limits. Modern interior designs are sleek and stylish and of course they are going to cost a considerable amount over the budget charts but if you really have the expert one over your side then it’s possible to have a great looking interior with minimum expenditure made. Meeting style and budget requirements may not be a difficult job. The only thing is that you are to manage your resources and ensure that they are perfectly employed minimizing the wastage and optimizing their utility.

When you are considering modern bedroom interior design then there is option for each and every part of your home, be it the bedrooms, kitchen Surrey, bathroom, living room, dining room or the home exteriors. And along with it there is no shortage for the applications that you can make to your home interiors and keep them refreshing and new all the time. The interior designers will help you choose amazing decoration styles and themes and will completely transform the entire look of your home. Beginning with the bedroom you would love to have full customization out here. You can have your curtains, bed linens, cupboards, paint and floor everything personalized.

And when it comes to the living room all the goodies and luxury comes in here. Putting in great electronic stuff, sofas other furniture and setting up art work over the bedroom wall design make it really a worthy place and also gives a great impression in front of your clients. When you are designing the home interiors you are to make sure that significant worth is given to comfort level as well besides setting in all the stylish interiors. And when it comes to kitchen design Surrey you can have the completely modern and modular kitchen or can have the kitchen design made in traditional format. Equipping kitchen with modern appliances depends over the particular needs besides the budget that you can supply to your kitchen. Fixtures can be handpicked by you or on recommendations with your designer. When it comes to the open family areas you can also go for the colouring as per the majority in your family.

studio apartment design come with great interior designers. So, finding the good ones for your home décor always remain an issue of prime concern and it is necessary that you have done sufficient home work in finding the best ones for your home décor ideas. If you are looking for the interior designers who can help you with the surrey kitchen installation and other parts of home then you can simply refer the Rusher Interiors.

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