Neighbour wanting a front extension, not pleased.
Discussion
FiF said:
Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
FiF said:
As I said Budby forest is 15 minutes away, Edwinstowe slightly more. Sherwood Forest is not 5 minutes unless you are referencing some obscure bit of woodland that in days of yore might have been connected to SF.
Sorry but blatant snobbery cuts no ice. I live on the edge of a SSSI and nature reserve with ancient woodland across the garden fence, and an equestrian centre but one field away. Still got a set of drug dealing travellers down the lane, and got to go out later to shift the fly tipped builders rubble in the other direction.
Edited, not sure what happened with quoting there, hopefully fixed now.
I'm sure I stated 10-15 mins (which Edwinstowe is 15) to SF, and the only mention of it was that we are nearer there than Mansfield, which we are. All said, if I was being snobbish I'd have stated I'm from Southwell, which is true, but not up to date. Sorry but blatant snobbery cuts no ice. I live on the edge of a SSSI and nature reserve with ancient woodland across the garden fence, and an equestrian centre but one field away. Still got a set of drug dealing travellers down the lane, and got to go out later to shift the fly tipped builders rubble in the other direction.
Edited, not sure what happened with quoting there, hopefully fixed now.
Edited by FiF on Thursday 16th May 14:44
Look up the page.
Zoon said:
Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
We're not in Mansfield, that's a good 6 miles away. We're nearer Sherwood Forest
You are nearer Mansfield, but only just, Sherwood Forest is at least 8 miles from Langwith. I stand by the original point mind, we don't live in Mansfield, we live in a country village some way out of there.
Having read Fermit's house restoration thread, it's clear he's put a lot of time, effort and money into things and evidently house proud.
There's no doubt the 'front porch' is inelegant, we can see that from the examples up the street. If I was Fermit, I would be annoyed as well. However, given the nature of the street, I would suggest that is (and perhaps one could argue always would have been) the risk of living in this area.
Fermit, I know you are keen on being mortgage free by 40, and hence your decision to be rather conservative with your choice of house. It was mentioned a number of pages back about considering moving, buying something bigger/more expensive but in doing so putting your mortgage free plans on hold. Is this still something you wouldn't consider?
If/when the porch is built, is this something that you feel will diminish your enjoyment of your house? Is it something that will grate on you every time you come home from a hard day at work?
There's no doubt the 'front porch' is inelegant, we can see that from the examples up the street. If I was Fermit, I would be annoyed as well. However, given the nature of the street, I would suggest that is (and perhaps one could argue always would have been) the risk of living in this area.
Fermit, I know you are keen on being mortgage free by 40, and hence your decision to be rather conservative with your choice of house. It was mentioned a number of pages back about considering moving, buying something bigger/more expensive but in doing so putting your mortgage free plans on hold. Is this still something you wouldn't consider?
If/when the porch is built, is this something that you feel will diminish your enjoyment of your house? Is it something that will grate on you every time you come home from a hard day at work?
CharlieH89 said:
Unsure why it had to turn sour all of a sudden, Equus?
Me. sour? You may be misinterpreting me. I was genuinely laughing out loud at some of the OP's comments this morning. My responses weren't intended as vindictive - merely to point out the comic absurdity of some of the things he (assuming it's Fermit, not Sarah we're talking to here) is saying.
Honestly, if you think anything I've said is more than gentle mickey-taking, by my standards, then you've not seen me when I'm pissed off!
Thanks for brightening up my afternoon guys, it gave me a good chuckle as I'm quite familiar with the areas being discussed too. Side note, I know quite a few people from Southwell and Mansfield, and I know which lot I prefer to be around, 'duck' there's a certain unpleasant pretentiousness that Southwell breeds!
I hope it doesn't get planning though as it does look tragic, all the best OP.
I hope it doesn't get planning though as it does look tragic, all the best OP.
g3org3y said:
Having read Fermit's house restoration thread, it's clear he's put a lot of time, effort and money into things and evidently house proud.
There's no doubt the 'front porch' is inelegant, we can see that from the examples up the street. If I was Fermit, I would be annoyed as well. However, given the nature of the street, I would suggest that is (and perhaps one could argue always would have been) the risk of living in this area.
Fermit, I know you are keen on being mortgage free by 40, and hence your decision to be rather conservative with your choice of house. It was mentioned a number of pages back about considering moving, buying something bigger/more expensive but in doing so putting your mortgage free plans on hold. Is this still something you wouldn't consider?
If/when the porch is built, is this something that you feel will diminish your enjoyment of your house? Is it something that will grate on you every time you come home from a hard day at work?
Fair points, which I shall try to answer. I actually achieved mortgage free status at 36 years old, the year I met Sarah. Obligatory snap of my love|https://thumbsnap.com/wCkTDMwN[/url] I'm now 41.There's no doubt the 'front porch' is inelegant, we can see that from the examples up the street. If I was Fermit, I would be annoyed as well. However, given the nature of the street, I would suggest that is (and perhaps one could argue always would have been) the risk of living in this area.
Fermit, I know you are keen on being mortgage free by 40, and hence your decision to be rather conservative with your choice of house. It was mentioned a number of pages back about considering moving, buying something bigger/more expensive but in doing so putting your mortgage free plans on hold. Is this still something you wouldn't consider?
If/when the porch is built, is this something that you feel will diminish your enjoyment of your house? Is it something that will grate on you every time you come home from a hard day at work?
I bought my first house in Southwell young, at 20. Luckily for me the rising market saw the value of my house rise from £47k to £180k by my mid 30's. After my mortgage this left me with £100k of equity.
At the age of 32, in the depths of the economic crash my finances were going to st. As in 1 month away from being repossessed st. The banks, keen to lend me money for home improvements and hot-hatches when the sun was shining wanted to nab the brolly back when it started to rain. They near buried me in all truth.
Luckily I managed to complete my 'sell it' makeover (neutral all round, new kitchen fronts/tops, new carpets etc etc) just before the rug was pulled, and sold it to the first viewer.
At this point I decided to buy cheap, start my business, and treat myself to an ST3 with the change, obligatory car snap |https://thumbsnap.com/bWd4STsn[/url] I bought this place - https://www.rightmove.co.uk/house-prices/detailMat...
At this point I swore I'd never again be indebted to the banks.
I then met S, and she was from London. We became serious, and decided to buy together. London was out of our budget for what we required, so she decided to come up here. She too never wanted debt again, having been placed under financial pressure by someone elses actions (I wont divulge what)
The place we now own is the best match for the money we had to spend, sticking to mortgage free. Sure, it's not perfect, but it has its qualities - countryside outlook, big rooms, nice sized gardens, being just some of the bonuses.
This isn't our forever home, maybe a 10 year one. The extension/porch proposal, whilst upsetting is not a deal breaker. We will still love our home, its views and its garden (+ the 1/2 acre of allotment S has 100 metres away) just as much. Said porch can be screened and fenced off, and we can make our own access entrance.
Sure, when we drive up to the house we'll see it, and probably think 'nob', but there is also the angle that we can take satisfaction in the standard we have finished ours too. The fence in particular will serve to achieve a mental division between 'theirs' and 'ours'
All said, it's now in the hands of the planners, what will be will be. We're also slightly encouraged, following our visit to the planners this morning, that it is far from the clear cut done deal which he relayed to us.
Edited by Fermit and Sexy Sarah on Thursday 16th May 17:22
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