Show us your real estate pawn (vol 2)
Discussion
13m said:
ianrb said:
Low ceilings! Why do people ruin a house in such a nice location by skimping on costs like that, or is there some valid reason, such as planning restrictions?
I don't see planning restrictions being the problem there and the property doesn't seem especially squat.Looking at the ceilings, cornices and lighting I am going to guess that someone in the past thought it a good idea to overboard existing, possibly poor condition, ceilings and that was the result.
To be honest the internal design finish turn me off.
Meridius said:
Im sure im in a minority but these massive mansions and stately homes all seem a bit horrible to me. They are nice in a national heritage kind of way but to live in? Never.
Me too. Also I couldn't live in a house that's furnishings and fitments are from another era - nope, you can keep your antiques and your design classics. 4 double bedrooms with en-suites would do, I have no requirement to be walking around some over large place with the echos of loneliness for company. I often think the people that have country piles must be lonely and sad.
A really nice view would be nice though.
snobetter said:
13m said:
ianrb said:
Low ceilings! Why do people ruin a house in such a nice location by skimping on costs like that, or is there some valid reason, such as planning restrictions?
I don't see planning restrictions being the problem there and the property doesn't seem especially squat.Looking at the ceilings, cornices and lighting I am going to guess that someone in the past thought it a good idea to overboard existing, possibly poor condition, ceilings and that was the result.
To be honest the internal design finish turn me off.
Something in concrete and glass would do nicely...
ianrb said:
Low ceilings! Why do people ruin a house in such a nice location by skimping on costs like that, or is there some valid reason, such as planning restrictions?
I was going to suggest that maybe the photography was making the ceiling look low, but its not - as there's virtually no wall area above the windows in some of those photos.Odd.
Stunning properly though, and I could live with the ceilings. My son in law though would struggle, being 6'8".
Pesty said:
snobetter said:
Perfect.In fact I'll go as far to say one of my favourite on here
NomduJour said:
Don't forget thick cream carpet everywhere, feature wallpaper and a Sky box in every room.
Why wouldn't you want to live somewhere with a bit of architectural interest and history?
You don't notice the history of the building when you're sat on your massaging lay-z-boy at your mirrored bar watching the only way is Essex on an 80" tv in a velour jump suit...Why wouldn't you want to live somewhere with a bit of architectural interest and history?
Pesty said:
snobetter said:
Perfect.In fact I'll go as far to say one of my favourite on here
Another waterside property, looks liked a large new build tacked on the back of an old cottage, but it's got a boathouse! Although not for boats.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
And for those who want history, and people looking in your windows...
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
And for those who want history, and people looking in your windows...
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
Edited by snobetter on Friday 29th April 13:26
SilverSpur said:
Meridius said:
Im sure im in a minority but these massive mansions and stately homes all seem a bit horrible to me. They are nice in a national heritage kind of way but to live in? Never.
Me too. Also I couldn't live in a house that's furnishings and fitments are from another era - nope, you can keep your antiques and your design classics. 4 double bedrooms with en-suites would do, I have no requirement to be walking around some over large place with the echos of loneliness for company. I often think the people that have country piles must be lonely and sad.
A really nice view would be nice though.
I particularly like large trees set in nice lawns and long reaching views.
I don't want nor need the extra bedrooms nor a ball room but you rarely find one without the other.
However that's why the conversions into multiple units are popular (but usually flawed)
If I could afford one and the upkeep I'd buy one - unless I could afford a Castle.
snobetter said:
And for those who want history, and people looking in your windows...
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
And people crabbing below your balcony.http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...
That one has a lovely outlook but I'd want to be a little further away from the noise of the Fort terrace and the tourists. And the pain of driving down that bit of Fore Street and finding someone blocking access to your parking.
Charlie Boy said:
Lying Estate Agent said:
sympathetically extended
I think he's taking the piss.Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff