Castle Progress 2006

What's New at Castle McKenzie
2006

Spring 2006...
Construction of a 24'x36' two-car+ garage and workshop next to the castle begins. Wood planks from trees that were on the property were stained and used as siding. Doors were hand-made by the Laird. Carriage Barn is complete.

Summer 2006...
Construction of a roof over the castle turret and terrace begins. It is now complete. A new covered entrance is built for the lower level of the castle. The Laird crafts spiked wooden grates for the windows and entry. A moat and drawbridge are planned for this entrance, as is complete stoning of the entry. There will be a laid stone terrace.

Autumn/Winter 2006...
Plans for the lower level buildout are conceived and begun. Framing of walls is complete. Expected completion of the entire lower level is planned for autumn of 2008. Bradford Pear trees, (26), are planted lining the driveway and road. Over 400 pounds of grass seed, shrubs, and trees are planted. A pond is planned for the center of the property.

Winter 2006...
Current plans for the lower level of the castle include an twelve-seat, giant-screen theater, a billiard room-library with a fireplace, a Scottish pub bar with a powder room in the lower turret, a guest bedroom, an Internet/computer closet with desk and high-speed wireless Internet, a full bath, linen closet and laundry facilities. The lower level will be furnished and decorated in a similar fashion as the top level living area, with heavy use of carved wood and stone throughout. From outside to get to the lower level entry, you will have to cross a drawbridge that spans the moat.

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Summer 2006...
Shrubs are planted in new raised beds around the castle. Huge wooden ties are placed for raised flower beds and driveway. Oak door trim is made by the Laird for the outside pub entrance door. Stoning of the castle continues.