It's a warm, sunny, cold and cloudy day in Borrowby. Only in places such as England can the clouds part to let the warm sun shine down for a few exquisite moments before the sky closes back up again. The inclement weather doesn't stop the likes of Betty and Jan of the Three Chimneys estate.
They've got a lot of ground to cover and maintain, and they enjoy every minute of it.
When asking how their estate came into their lives and how it has developed over the years, Beth lays down her tools and Jan pauses to reflect from the top rung of his ladder:
"It was fate really. We were looking to buy a house and just happened to find this place as we opened the paper one morning. We came by to have a look and just loved it. Unlike most homes that have problems and issues to sort out, this place was and has been just perfect."
As far as entertaining goes, the house and grounds offer tons of charm, sure. Yet it's these two who use their love of detail to really add the flair and pizazz to their parties.
Spicy pepper and feta cheese stuffed olives, jalapenos and bread with hummus, olive oil & balsamic vinegar.
Tuna, pepper and mushroom shish kebabs over a charcoal pit.
Tuna, pepper and mushroom shish kebabs over a charcoal pit.
Champagne Mojitos? Just add lime juice cordial to a glass of prosecco and top with fresh mint leaves. A perfect way to toast to good health and good friends at the charming Three Chimneys estate.
"We like to have friends over, indeed. Yes, our place is beautiful, but really, it's just stuff unless you have special people to create special moments and memories with..."
Oh its so so pretty. It makes me hungry for a yummy picnic
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