Show us your real estate pawn (vol 2)

[Justayellowbadge]

Bloody hell, that is absolutely shocking. A house in one of the world's most expensive cities costs some money.

Just think, if it were in Mogadishu it would cost a goat.

[h0b0]

It does have planing permission to build another level up. This is as long as all your neighbours do so at the same time.

[Shnozz]

Justayellowbadge said:

Bloody hell, that is absolutely shocking. A house in one of the world's most expensive cities costs some money.

Just think, if it were in Mogadishu it would cost a goat.

I wonder whether in Mogadishu you could commute less than 60 mins away and have the same for less than 10% of a goat though.

Expensive cities are expensive. I get that. What I don't understand is that we are a small island where none of us are very far apart. To have such a large disparity between a London suburb and some places within a slightly longer commute to the city. Take a zone 2> "London" (and I use the term loosely by what some describe as London) which is still some 40 min tube to central town. Still many multiples of a non-London property that is only 50/55 mins on a train. And as for the "having everything on the doorstep", its either the same 40 mins into central town, an alarmingly expensive taxi, or its a small centre of your own sub-district of London - all of which seem pretty much on a par with the convenience (or lack of) that you would have in the provincial commuting towns.

Don't get me wrong, I love city living. However, the suburbs of London are not that to me. They are a very overpriced way to live the part of city living that seems neither rural pleasantness nor city living where a 5 minute walk and you're in the heart of the action. £1.3m for a 3 bed semi in Acton?? I'll pass thanks.

[NomduJour]

It's in Belsize Park, which isn't cheap and is less than twenty minutes from Bank - you're effectively getting a house for the price of a flat because of what it is and how it looks.

[Shnozz]

NomduJour said:

It's in Belsize Park, which isn't cheap and is less than twenty minutes from Bank - you're effectively getting a house for the price of a flat because of what it is and how it looks.

I appreciate that particular house is - I was speaking more generally about the more distant borough disparity -v- outside of the M25. The sliding scale doesn't seem to be as linear as I would expect. I am sure the same applies to many top cities mind.

[dxg]

Bluedot said:

BlueHave said:

http://www.themodernhouse.com/sales-list/upper-par...

This is a perfect example of the absolute lunacy of the London market.

Anywhere outside London this would be £200k.

Agreed, London prices never cease to amaze me.

Are those fittings now seen as some sort of 'shabby chic' now ?

They'll go right along with the rising damp (photo 7, bottom left by the wall socket).

[Sir Bagalot]

Have we had this?

14 Floors. Yes 14 Floors, not 14th Floor

www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-603...

[dxg]

BlueHave said:

http://www.themodernhouse.com/sales-list/upper-par...

This is a perfect example of the absolute lunacy of the London market.

Anywhere outside London this would be £200k.

There's worse on that site.

Look at this one: http://www.themodernhouse.com/sales-list/lancaster...

Ignoring the price, look at the daylighting. Windows on one side only, and a lightwell to "compensate" on the other. Coupled with the "hard surfaces everywhere" aesthetic, it - on every floor other than the top - feels like some dystopian prison. It's the kind of place that, coupled with the mortgage statement, would drive one to suicide...

[TheJimi]

Justayellowbadge said:

Bloody hell, that is absolutely shocking. A house in one of the world's most expensive cities costs some money.

Just think, if it were in Mogadishu it would cost a goat.

How can *anyone* justify and feel happy about paying over £1.25m for THAT, regardless where the hell it is?

At half the price I'd still be flabbergasted, but at £1.25m I'm genuinely blown away by the madness of it.

It's funny, looking at the prices of stuff in Belgravia, I can actually get my head around that, but this ste hole for over a million? lol

fk me sideways.

[p1doc]

Sir Bagalot said:

Have we had this?

14 Floors. Yes 14 Floors, not 14th Floor

www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-603...

been mentioned before-in particular regard to top 3 floors rented to telecommunications-headache anyone lol

[RichB]

Sir Bagalot said:

Have we had this?
14 Floors. Yes 14 Floors, not 14th Floor
www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-603...

2 pages ago I believe

[Harry Flashman]

Overpriced, I think - but near a nice commuter(ish) line into London, will probably benefit from HS2. With a bit of nice interior design, this place would be pretty much my perfect home. Large enough to knock about in, not too large to become a millstone round the neck. Obviously needs some sort of garaging for toys, but apart from that, I like it.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...

[Sheets Tabuer]

Quite close to me, I believe Liberace lived there, also has the m6 going past it...

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...

[ianrb]

Harry Flashman said:

Overpriced, I think - but near a nice commuter(ish) line into London, will probably benefit from HS2. With a bit of nice interior design, this place would be pretty much my perfect home. Large enough to knock about in, not too large to become a millstone round the neck. Obviously needs some sort of garaging for toys, but apart from that, I like it.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...

HS2 isn't going to feature any 'stopping trains'.

[Thankyou4calling]

Sheets Tabuer said:

Quite close to me, I believe Liberace lived there, also has the m6 going past it...

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...

If I'm not mistaken, and I don't think I am, that monstrosity appeared on here a couple of years ago.

I don't think it had the same decor but I recall Tonker commenting on the convoluted way you had to literally go outside of the house to get to certain rooms. For instance imagine you are a guest in one of the bedrooms and fancy a swim? look at the route you need to trace.

From the agents particulars "However, should you be fortunate enough to become the new owner of this luxurious Mock Tudor Manor, be prepared to also, become a minor celebrity. For passers-by frequently stop to photograph and gaze in awe at this rare gem, complimenting you on having such a splendid home."

I'm sure passers by stop to take photographs although perhaps not to gaze in awe ;_)

It has as said a fine view of the M6. Won't ever sell.

Edited by Thankyou4calling on Thursday 14th July 15:30

Edited by Thankyou4calling on Thursday 14th July 15:33

[Justayellowbadge]

Harry Flashman said:

Overpriced, I think - but near a nice commuter(ish) line into London, will probably benefit from HS2. With a bit of nice interior design, this place would be pretty much my perfect home. Large enough to knock about in, not too large to become a millstone round the neck. Obviously needs some sort of garaging for toys, but apart from that, I like it.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...

'Photos were taken in 2013'

Just old pics, or ones that don't show a subsequent tower block/traveller encampment/incemerator/Danny Dyer moving in next door?

[Harry Flashman]

Justayellowbadge said:

Bloody hell, that is absolutely shocking. A house in one of the world's most expensive cities costs some money.

Just think, if it were in Mogadishu it would cost a goat.

Sort of agree Jayb, but even despite that place's enviable location, I think that's ridiculous (clearly not though - someone has offered on it!).

My house, will be a fully refurbished, 6 bed, 4 bath semi-detached with just under 3000 square feet when done. It is in London (admittedly Zone 3). It will, completed, cost less than this one, uncompleted.

Mind you - location, location, location etc.

[Harry Flashman]

ianrb said:

Harry Flashman said:

Overpriced, I think - but near a nice commuter(ish) line into London, will probably benefit from HS2. With a bit of nice interior design, this place would be pretty much my perfect home. Large enough to knock about in, not too large to become a millstone round the neck. Obviously needs some sort of garaging for toys, but apart from that, I like it.

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/prope...

HS2 isn't going to feature any 'stopping trains'.

Good point. And in fact I'm geographically way off anyway, as this place is near Bath.

Still gorgeous, though.

[skinnyman]

BlueHave said:

http://www.themodernhouse.com/sales-list/upper-par...

This is a perfect example of the absolute lunacy of the London market.

Anywhere outside London this would be £200k.

Move to the East Midlands, you'd be looking at about £100k in that condition.

The downside being, due to the type of house it would inevitably be in a crappy area, as around 70% of Derby is 'new build' stuff from the 80's onwards.

[S11Steve]

Thankyou4calling said:

If I'm not mistaken, and I don't think I am, that monstrosity appeared on here a couple of years ago.

I don't think it had the same decor but I recall Tonker commenting on the convoluted way you had to literally go outside of the house to get to certain rooms. For instance imagine you are a guest in one of the bedrooms and fancy a swim? look at the route you need to trace.

I recall that comment too, and also seem to remember that the vendor is big into towbars. For caravans. Possibly likes dags and harses too...