In January 2007, several months after purchasing Sea View, as we stood in the top bedroom, the floor began to move, the building was at a critical stage of collapse. As a result of over fifty years of neglect, this proud Georgian building stood leaking, covered in ivy and cracking from the roof to the floor. It was very much now or never, and how close this building came to collapse will remain only known to the builders, Ian and Meirion and ourselves. We set to work, as architects, concentrating on saving this critically important piece of Welsh history. At one stage the building was held up by a structural scaffold support both inside and out. Gradually the building became strong, the provenance and heritage of building in the Georgian era recognized and Seaview was restored and returned to occupy its place in Welsh history for generations to come.

It is an interesting fact that despite telling the national press that they were helping us, this project has been achieved without any enthusiasm or financial help from the body the Welsh Assembly rely on to protect our national heritage.

So many people to thank, The builders Ian, Meirion and their brilliant team who have all been there from the start and their sub contractors and suppliers. Keith Pearce the Quantity Surveyor. The local people of Laugharne who have been so appreciative and supportive. Sarah, Dan and Vivienne of Carmarthenshire County Council. Gill Stone, our brick and shield at Milsom Architects. Rob and Craig at LloydsTSB.

But most of all, Gail and Julia, our dear wives.

It has been a hell of a road but how can we regret it.