Matthew - thanks for the reality check !!
may have to go with storeage in short term - not moving in until Jan 8th however, so keep your fingers crossed
Apologies for piggy backing this subject....am in similar situation on new purhcase - but circumstances are slightly different;
4500 sq foot - circa 400 yrs old
3 floors
currently with elec storeage heaters, plus solid fuel rayburn providing, with an emmersion heater, the hot water
Village...