I'm sure there are professional restorers that live local to them, who would be able to restore that door back to some of its former glory. Maybe they could apply to go on The Repair Shop
as it wouldn't cost them a penny. I can just picture it now...
It's a bright sunny day at Weald & Downland living museum in Singleton, West Sussex. Upon entering through the gates, the narrator {Bill Paterson} introduces us to husband and wife 'team', Benpeeado & Grabecca Sterling, who have driven down all the way from Kings Langley Hertfordshire. With an very unusual item they're in desperate need of restoring.
Going into the barn, they're greeted by Jay Blades and Will, carpenter & cabin maker. The usual small talk ensues, both Benpeeado and Grabecca look uneasy and uncomfortable. Jay asks them what they have here and what they want Will to do with it.
"Well... this is the front door to our grade II listed house" Benpeeado replies. Everyone laughs and Jay jokes about hoping they've put something in place to replace it whilst the door is being dealt with etc., etc.
"We've lived in {the most beautiful} house {in the village} for 7 years now" continues Benpeeado. "... having spent the first 6 months busily renovating both the interior and exterior - inbetween the many of holidays we enjoy - but the front door is letting the house down and it's a bit of a
egg blue white flaky elephant."
A teary monotone Grabecca chips in... that she wants an insta worthy front door that will attract the many sheep from far and wide. To admire and take selfies infront of the most beautiful door in all of Kings Langley. As she prides herself with her front door {and porch} decorating prowess with aluminium tubs, wreaths by mama K, seasonal tatt from Costco and free range kiddo props.
Fast forward through the restoration process that Wills expertly done and Bill Paterson narrating about the history of the grade II listed front door before Benpeeado & Grabecca return back to the barn for the grand restoration reveal, small talk and taking the front door back home.
{I've lost the will and plot to write anymore
and is in need of an alcoholic drink
}
~ The End ~
P.S.... Elton John wants his glasses back