Show us your real estate pawn (Vol 5)
Discussion
Pit Pony said:
Bonefish Blues said:
The first one is an old friend - designed by the first owner who made a fortune in bimetal switches IIRC?
STRIX Plc. Always time for a thread diversion when it's interesting...or just big numbers.
Voldemort said:
Not a single thing I like about that.
Davey S2 said:
Voldemort said:
Not a single thing I like about that.The Don of Croy said:
Pit Pony said:
Bonefish Blues said:
The first one is an old friend - designed by the first owner who made a fortune in bimetal switches IIRC?
STRIX Plc. Always time for a thread diversion when it's interesting...or just big numbers.
tty when it came to job offers and contract wording.In the 90s a mate was offered a job in thier Cheshire site, but when the contract of employment was read, they could insist he worked on the IoM, and pay for his own commute, and living expenses.
He tried to have that removed from the contract, despite verbal assurances that they would never (oh no, never) do that, they refused to change the wording.
He went elsewhere.
InformationSuperHighway said:
and again...zillow = american = tasteless & over the top...
InformationSuperHighway said:
That is awful. Someone has lost a lot of money building it too as it was over $10m according to the listing.If I was moving to the US I'm not sure Detroit would be particularly high on my wish list either...
InformationSuperHighway said:
Magnificent if you’re Michael Jackson
Escort3500 said:
InformationSuperHighway said:
Magnificent if you’re Michael Jackson
nmayling said:
I'm probably a little closer than you then. Do you remember the public right of way wars during Covid around here? It's right down the private looking lane in front of this and then beside the walled gardens to the west. The low wall to the front also gives no privacy from the multiple dog walkers daily.
Knowing the area, If I had the funds, I'd still go for it.
Indeed I do remember it and the Facebook arguments were fun to read. I used to walk my dog through the right of way just to be obstinate until the (new home) owners won the legal case and the ancient path closed. Cavalier spaniel if we ever passed.Knowing the area, If I had the funds, I'd still go for it.
Still a stunning house and if I had the funds I would too.
Caddyshack said:
Escort3500 said:
InformationSuperHighway said:
Magnificent if you’re Michael Jackson
Edited by abzmike on Saturday 6th April 15:30
Pit Pony said:
The Don of Croy said:
Pit Pony said:
Bonefish Blues said:
The first one is an old friend - designed by the first owner who made a fortune in bimetal switches IIRC?
STRIX Plc. Always time for a thread diversion when it's interesting...or just big numbers.
tty when it came to job offers and contract wording.In the 90s a mate was offered a job in thier Cheshire site, but when the contract of employment was read, they could insist he worked on the IoM, and pay for his own commute, and living expenses.
He tried to have that removed from the contract, despite verbal assurances that they would never (oh no, never) do that, they refused to change the wording.
He went elsewhere.
Halitosis said:
nmayling said:
I'm probably a little closer than you then. Do you remember the public right of way wars during Covid around here? It's right down the private looking lane in front of this and then beside the walled gardens to the west. The low wall to the front also gives no privacy from the multiple dog walkers daily.
Knowing the area, If I had the funds, I'd still go for it.
Indeed I do remember it and the Facebook arguments were fun to read. I used to walk my dog through the right of way just to be obstinate until the (new home) owners won the legal case and the ancient path closed. Cavalier spaniel if we ever passed.Knowing the area, If I had the funds, I'd still go for it.
Still a stunning house and if I had the funds I would too.
I thought they were basically impossible to get rid of (or even move) if/once historic use had been shown!
RSTurboPaul said:
May I ask for a summary of the Public Right of Way thing?
I thought they were basically impossible to get rid of (or even move) if/once historic use had been shown!
Just my understanding of the story, not a lawyer/expert, and Scottish law, so no doubt differs to England/Wales.I thought they were basically impossible to get rid of (or even move) if/once historic use had been shown!
A footpath (to be fair a muddy pathway through woodland) had long since existed and was marked on Ordnance Survey and other maps - indeed I've just checked on the OS website and the footpath is still marked. A small development of 6 (very nice) houses were built perhaps 10/15 years ago and the back garden of one of those houses appears to include a short section of the footpath route. Only half of the back garden was initially fenced by the developers - presumably so users of the footpath could pass, but a few years later the house owners petitioned the court or local council (not sure of the process) to fully fence their land - thereby cutting the right of way - on the grounds of privacy/security. The court/council found in their favour so access was blocked and the full garden was fenced in.
I think the owners actually sold soon thereafter. The court/council's decision was sadly wrong in my view as undoubtedly the owners were fully aware of the public right of way when they first purchased the house/land.
Anyway - none of this impacted the nearby mansion mentioned on this thread, which is a little way up the (private) road.
From what I understand of Scottish law, there is no such thing as trespassing and public retain a right to roam, as long as they don't cause damage/harm. There are limitations though in respect of gardens and proximity to homes.
^ bedrooms are modest for the size of house, as is the garage - I would have made it 7x7m
Quite like it to be honest, although the front view is disappointingly bland, especially the block to the left of the front door.
I would prefer to build exactly what I wanted, not compromise on someone else’s vision from 10 years ago.
Nice spot though, as long as the A338 isn’t too loud.
Quite like it to be honest, although the front view is disappointingly bland, especially the block to the left of the front door.
I would prefer to build exactly what I wanted, not compromise on someone else’s vision from 10 years ago.
Nice spot though, as long as the A338 isn’t too loud.
Edited by dobly on Sunday 7th April 02:08
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