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Title
Rockfort Bungalow In Ooty
Description
Rockfort was built about 70 years ago by an Englishman resident in Ooty. The property is located on Church Hill above the township of Ootacamund. Within the grounds is a tree canopy which ensures complete privacy and provides a serene setting away from the bustle of the town below. The house employs a full domestic staff who provide a presence from 06:00 to 24:00, ensuring that the needs of Pat, Tracey and their guests are fully catered for. Rockfort has become well known locally for its "English" hospitality with a number of locals being invited to attend both formal and informal social events, besides of course quickly establishing itself as a haven for the local expats.
Pat & Tracey took up residence in June 2003 and embarked on a major programme of restoration. This included completely replacing the plumbing, wiring and floors together with restoration of the rosewood panels which over the years had been covered by layer upon layer of paint. A local architect, K. T. J. Thomas was employed to organise the necessary workforce and materials however, Pat played a very much hands on role managing the project. Workers were drawn from Kerala, Madras, Coimbatore and locally. At one stage there were some 40 workers and staff on site with almost every part of the house being worked on. The renovation work started in June and continued through to November 2004.
Probably the most important part of the project was the preparation for the arrival of two VIPs from the UK - Peter and Twitchy rabbits who had to have a purpose built hutch and garden created for them. This in itself became a major undertaking with materials being brought from a number of places in Tamil Nadu and workers drawn from far afield. This took precedence over all other work but became a great success with both bunnies settling in to their new surroundings and carrying out some of their own modifications !!
Languages
English
Contact
- OakMast
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- OOTACAMUND TN
- India 643001
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- 091-0423-654563
