Restoration, Rehabilitation, or Renovation: Choosing the Right Path for Your Heritage Home
Owning a heritage home is both a privilege and a responsibility. These buildings carry the weight of history. Whether it’s the ornate timberwork of a Federation cottage, the symmetry of a Georgian facade, or the intricate plasterwork of a Victorian terrace. They are living testaments to the craftsmanship of traditional carpenters, joiners, and builders who shaped them generations ago. If you’re unsure whether your property qualifies as a heritage building, you might like to start with my recent blog, The Timeless Appeal of Homes: How to Spot a Heritage Building, which explores the key features that define them.