Show us your real estate pawn (Vol 5)
Discussion
addey said:
I grew up in Guernsey and had always wondered what this place was like. The property isn't visible from any roads and is obviously on a huge plot (for Guernsey - I don't think there are many properties with 35 acres) so its always had an air of mystery. When I was working at a local health club I found out that some of the squash league matches were played there, and I thought how big must that place be to have its own squash court!
https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbguesg...
Anyway, I don't particularly like the professionally designed interior
but the house, land and outbuildings are impressive (so is the price tag!)
I originally posted this place nearly 2 years ago, and I think its been posted by others since. Found out today that its finally sold for £24.375m, making it the most expensive Guernsey property by nearly £10m! https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbguesg...
Anyway, I don't particularly like the professionally designed interior
but the house, land and outbuildings are impressive (so is the price tag!) TheJimi said:
Definitely pawn for me.
But far too isolated and not worth £1m in my eyes.
In a way it’s not isolated, because for some bizarre reason they decided to build two houses right next to one another. What are you supposed to do with the other one? I imagine people buying properties in such remote areas don’t want neighbours. But far too isolated and not worth £1m in my eyes.
riskyj said:
TheJimi said:
Definitely pawn for me.
But far too isolated and not worth £1m in my eyes.
In a way it’s not isolated, because for some bizarre reason they decided to build two houses right next to one another. What are you supposed to do with the other one? I imagine people buying properties in such remote areas don’t want neighbours. But far too isolated and not worth £1m in my eyes.
craigthecoupe said:
I dont really understand this point? Iit has electricity, central heating (presumably under floor downstairs as i cant see any radiators), and looks well cared for. The windows look a bit of an unknown, granted, but i fail to see what standards its failing on? The interior isn't my taste, but it does suit the character of the property, and is somewhat more sympathetic than ripping everything out and painting it grey.
There are no pictures of the kitchen, which is often the most expensive room to refurbish/update in a house. I’d guess that this needs doing, but also as the existing kitchen isn’t large (about the size of an adjoining butler’s pantry) much more work would be required to re-configure the ground floor layout to accommodate a contemporary kitchen/entertaining space befitting a 3 million quid house. 1920’s houses are not known for their spacious open-plan kitchen areas. abzmike said:
riskyj said:
TheJimi said:
Definitely pawn for me.
But far too isolated and not worth £1m in my eyes.
In a way it’s not isolated, because for some bizarre reason they decided to build two houses right next to one another. What are you supposed to do with the other one? I imagine people buying properties in such remote areas don’t want neighbours. But far too isolated and not worth £1m in my eyes.
Peace and quiet. Would be difficult dealing with the second part as an AirBnb if you were't there all the time though.
riskyj said:
TheJimi said:
Definitely pawn for me.
But far too isolated and not worth £1m in my eyes.
In a way it’s not isolated, because for some bizarre reason they decided to build two houses right next to one another. What are you supposed to do with the other one? I imagine people buying properties in such remote areas don’t want neighbours. But far too isolated and not worth £1m in my eyes.
NomduJour said:
Nice (if you don’t mind being close to Colchester):
https://www.struttandparker.com/properties/fingrin...
5 miles from Colchester. I like that a lot. Plenty of scope to modernise and make use of the outbuildings etc. 81 acres with a wildlife marsh too.https://www.struttandparker.com/properties/fingrin...
Unexpected Item In The Bagging Area said:
Let’s take things a step further with an island off the Mull of Kintyre. Actually three islands. The house may be a letdown though.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147226181
I fish off of there and I can tell you that most of the time that boat would be tied up and you'd be completely isolated. Aside from the weather you have 12knot tides and serious swells to deal with. Even with a 23ft boat with twin engine there's limited days we can get out in this area. I'd be giving this one a miss !!https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147226181
NomduJour said:
Nice (if you don’t mind being close to Colchester):
https://www.struttandparker.com/properties/fingrin...
"Fingringhoe Road"https://www.struttandparker.com/properties/fingrin...
snigger.....
Loch Lomond Island
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147314936#/...
Pretty sure the northernmost island on the loch sold for around £1m a few months ago, had a wee house on it though.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147314936#/...
Pretty sure the northernmost island on the loch sold for around £1m a few months ago, had a wee house on it though.
EBRANDON1 said:
Loch Lomond Island
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147314936#/...
Pretty sure the northernmost island on the loch sold for around £1m a few months ago, had a wee house on it though.
In isolation, I'd have that in a heartbeat and build a bothy of some description. https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/147314936#/...
Pretty sure the northernmost island on the loch sold for around £1m a few months ago, had a wee house on it though.
Unfortunately, as alluded to, it's nowhere near as private as you'd think. Luss is mobbed in the summer for a start, and the fact it's a stopping point for folk on the water.
Great idea on paper; cracking island in a stunning location, with easy access to amenities but in reality, it's also a nope for that same reason.
Edited by TheJimi on Friday 26th April 21:02
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