Thatched cottages - like this one in Lower Radley Village - are cute and quaint. They are also extremely expensive, utterly impractical, as well as an


Thatched cottages - like this one in Lower Radley Village - are cute and quaint. They are also extremely expensive, utterly impractical, as well as an absolute pain to repair and replace. According to high-end thatchers, they can last between 15 and 40 years if properly maintained. The ridge may need to be replaced more frequently, though; between 10 and 15 years. That's what is going on here, and has already taken


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