Grand Designs - New Series
Discussion
Zad said:
Crown property starts at high water mark doesn't it?
I'm pretty sure you're right, but would owning a house at the top of a cliff come with ownership of the cliff?i.e. who "owns" the bit between where high tide mark ends and where the garden on this property begins?
I'd be interested to know - I've often wondered about stuff like this!
I wonder how much of a knock-on affect cliff protection would have just on the "small" scale he'd be talking about. We're not exactly looking at a project that would be 2 or 3 miles of coastal protection which you can easily see would have a dramatic affect.
As to the "me, me, me" remarks - why not? It's their house, they can do what they want, who else would they be building it for? their children seemed absolutely clear and, at least for TV, exhibited no shock, surprise etc.
As to the "me, me, me" remarks - why not? It's their house, they can do what they want, who else would they be building it for? their children seemed absolutely clear and, at least for TV, exhibited no shock, surprise etc.
northwest monkey said:
irocfan said:
oh no don't misunderstand me - I have got no issue with the council doing nothing... I do have an issue though with them not allowing him to do anything about it (100% at his own expense)
That's the problem though - messing about in one place will probably cause problems in another place. Also, I'd be very interested to know who actually "owns" a cliff - where does his land end I wonder?The other thing to consider is who would be liable if it collapsed - would you want to be held responsible if it slipped onto some kids messing about near the bottom?
I wouldn't touch this house if it was free.
I watched this last night too - took me a while to work out where it was, then I spotted Criccieth castle in the local town shots and looked back at this thread and found the blog. The blog stops in 2013, well before it was finished, which is a shame. I'd like to see their reaction to the show.
Out of interest I did a quick Land Registry map search to see if the cliff is included in their land. It isn't; the cliff directly below them and the beach below that belongs to the same owner as the fields to the west of the property (presumably the National Trust). There is a registered title for what appears to be the Crown's property between the mean low and high water lines, separate to the title to the cliff and beach.
In relation to rivers there's a rule whereby a river forming the boundary to land always continues to form the boundary, even when it shifts course; I suspect there's a similar rule regarding coastal erosion. Even if they continued to own the same triangle of land, when it's below sea level it will be fairly academic.
Out of interest I did a quick Land Registry map search to see if the cliff is included in their land. It isn't; the cliff directly below them and the beach below that belongs to the same owner as the fields to the west of the property (presumably the National Trust). There is a registered title for what appears to be the Crown's property between the mean low and high water lines, separate to the title to the cliff and beach.
In relation to rivers there's a rule whereby a river forming the boundary to land always continues to form the boundary, even when it shifts course; I suspect there's a similar rule regarding coastal erosion. Even if they continued to own the same triangle of land, when it's below sea level it will be fairly academic.
Edited by Jobbo on Monday 8th September 10:06
Adam B said:
pidsy said:
so fed up with these sterile white, glass shiny kitchened buildings. none of them look like homes - they alllook like doctors surgeries.
how can you have a lazy day at home in a house that looks like a feature in the design museum!?
i'd be terrified to put a cup down without a coaster or even use the kitchen for cooking. these people either love the cold feeling or want it to look all design perfect for when kevin turns up, then as soon as the cameras leave, fill the place with comfy cushions and homely stuff!
Tastes differ. I cannot stand clutter, fussiness of design or small "cosy" rooms and so simple clean lines, open plan spaces and limited use of bright colours appeals to me.how can you have a lazy day at home in a house that looks like a feature in the design museum!?
i'd be terrified to put a cup down without a coaster or even use the kitchen for cooking. these people either love the cold feeling or want it to look all design perfect for when kevin turns up, then as soon as the cameras leave, fill the place with comfy cushions and homely stuff!
Plus these are new builds, so there is going to be a natural bias to more modern design, if you want old fashioned character you buy an old place.
Something like that place would be my ideal home, some small details were not my taste and I would want it 20% bigger (extra bedroom, plus a large separate lounge separate from the kitchen/dining/living area
I think the only thing is missing is a windowless TV/cinema room where you can sit in your pyjamas and watch TV in extreme comfort.
Episode 2, Padstow, Cornwall.
Spoilers on this link:
http://www.realhomesmagazine.co.uk/completed-proje...
Spoilers on this link:
http://www.realhomesmagazine.co.uk/completed-proje...
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