Thanks very much boundsgreener. My last small dilemma is what to do with the hall entrance which is part of the kitchen. It looks bland and clunky, but is a pretty small area. I have already ordered a radiator shelf to neaten up the area under the mirror. Obvious things that look ugly are the pipes and the fuse box. I'm thinking if getting a cabinet for the fuse box, but the pipes are hard to box in as there isn't much room on the floor by the skirting. What would anyone else do with this area?

Thanks Minnie101 and NK With respect to the ground floor WC to bathroom - I was thinking of knocking the wall partition between utility and WC and then utilising some extra space for shower - something probably like this photo attached rather than fully enclosed shower cubicle - If could do this then I am probably thinking to leave the WC and Wash basin as it is in its place Conservatory in the future we have an idea of making it into a proper extension and that use that as entertainment room and making the current living room purely as a sitting room with fireplace - and then knocking the wall between kitchen and dinner and making it as a open plan kitchen / dinner - but thats all after we settle in and then thinking in 1-2 years time I guess

This 18th century New Forest cottage has been sympathetically renovated, retaining much of its original character including exposed beams and stunning fireplaces. The centre piece of the property is the barn, which boasts two open planned mezzanine floors. The high vaulted ceilings give a sense of space and grandeur. The contemporary solid wood benches give ample seating capacity, while imparting a rustic countryside feel. What do you think? Before After Please see more pictures here: https://www.infocusinteriors.com/projects 

Fantastic job, it'a slightly too minimal for me personally but love what you've done. I particularly like the styling of the fireplace and love the kitchen.