Show us your real estate pawn (Vol 4)

[sinbaddio]

I'm sure this will divide opinion - not my cup of tea but I've driven past it for years and it's certainly different - gotta love a turret!

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/78123384#/m...

[TheJimi]

Harry Flashman said:

abzmike said:

irocfan said:

vaderface said:

If we are talking about north of the border, this is my call. Dont need to convince the wife.
The house is tidy enough, with planning for another. And all the land aswell. But that location. So much want.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/97618319#/

that actually took my breath away - stunning (I liked the proposed new build too)

That’s lovely. Need to be committed to living literally in the middle of nowhere though.

Wow. Is this somewhere wet and cold for 8 months and then full of midges for the remaining 4, though?

Aye, unfortunately you've more or less nailed it.

I'd still have it in a heartbeat though

[paulguitar]

sinbaddio said:

I'm sure this will divide opinion - not my cup of tea but I've driven past it for years and it's certainly different - gotta love a turret!

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/78123384#/m...

This one is currently the star of the 'other' thread.

[phil_cardiff]

TheJimi said:

phil_cardiff said:

TheJimi said:

phil_cardiff said:

TheJimi said:

My mind must just be wired differently. If I'm buying an 8 million quid castle, and had the associated wealth that goes with it, skirting quadrant wouldn't register with me neither would the kitchen. I mean, it's not my taste either, but I know I'd be replacing it, so - *shrug*

As for passing harsh judgement - taste is personal and subjective.

Kind of ironic you posting that when you're happy to offer an opinion on the trainers thread

What's ironic?

I always qualify that it's my opinion. As opposed to passing judgement as though I am the sole arbiter of taste, and looking down my nose at anything that doesn't conform to my tastes.

So no, not ironic at all. Feel free to find a quote from me that suggests otherwise.

JoshCowin & Gameface are regulars of both threads, I'm sure they'll tell me if I'm talking bks or not.

Apologies to everyone else for the derail.

Edited by TheJimi on Saturday 27th February 15:36

You 100% look down your nose at trainers that aren't to your taste. And that's fine. It's normal. Everyone does it to an extent.

"Seriously, those are definitely among the ugliest trainers I've seen posted on this thread - imo."

Adding 'imo' at the end doesn't mean that you're not disparaging the trainers. Of course it's your opinion and so long as you know others will think differently, and you're cool with that, which you are, then the world keeps turning.

Anyway, most of the comments here about refusing to buy an £8m house or whatever because there's a sex pond in the garden are made tongue in cheek, but you recognise that surely?

Edited by phil_cardiff on Sunday 28th February 23:15

You've taken a post of mine completely out of context in an attempt to prove your point.

Here's the context, with my bold for emphasis -

Levin said:

Someone convince me these NB Pro Court Cups aren't brilliant looking. £75 on the official website and about £40 in all the right places. Tempting stuff!

I say again - I don't look down my nose at the choices of others, because choice and taste is subjective. The above was said in within context, and qualified with it being my opinion.

I don't, not have I ever, acted as though I am the sole arbiter of taste - which is where the roots of this particular bicker stems.

Regardless, this is as much as I'm willing to indulge you and I won't be responding further.

Edited by TheJimi on Monday 1st March 08:36

I don't think anyone on this thread has ever genuinely believed they alone have good taste.


I'm happy to leave it there also. Thanks for 'indulging' me

[Blackpuddin]

sinbaddio said:

I'm sure this will divide opinion - not my cup of tea but I've driven past it for years and it's certainly different - gotta love a turret!

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/78123384#/m...

Goldmember would be all over that.

[joshcowin]

phil_cardiff said:

TheJimi said:

phil_cardiff said:

TheJimi said:

My mind must just be wired differently. If I'm buying an 8 million quid castle, and had the associated wealth that goes with it, skirting quadrant wouldn't register with me neither would the kitchen. I mean, it's not my taste either, but I know I'd be replacing it, so - *shrug*

As for passing harsh judgement - taste is personal and subjective.

Kind of ironic you posting that when you're happy to offer an opinion on the trainers thread

What's ironic?

I always qualify that it's my opinion. As opposed to passing judgement as though I am the sole arbiter of taste, and looking down my nose at anything that doesn't conform to my tastes.

So no, not ironic at all. Feel free to find a quote from me that suggests otherwise.

JoshCowin & Gameface are regulars of both threads, I'm sure they'll tell me if I'm talking bks or not.

Apologies to everyone else for the derail.

Edited by TheJimi on Saturday 27th February 15:36

You 100% look down your nose at trainers that aren't to your taste. And that's fine. It's normal. Everyone does it to an extent.

"Seriously, those are definitely among the ugliest trainers I've seen posted on this thread - imo."

Adding 'imo' at the end doesn't mean that you're not disparaging the trainers. Of course it's your opinion and so long as you know others will think differently, and you're cool with that, which you are, then the world keeps turning.

Anyway, most of the comments here about refusing to buy an £8m house or whatever because there's a sex pond in the garden are made tongue in cheek, but you recognise that surely?

Edited by phil_cardiff on Sunday 28th February 23:15

Just to clarify Phil, you are taking a pop at Jimi over stating an opinion on your house that you've just bought?

OR is it a random high worth property that none of us on here will ever even visit!?

In the trainers thread (you mentioned the thread) its a different thing, we are quite friendly I'd happily meet up with anyone on there for a beer, and all just say it as it is, I don't think anyone has ever got upset on there, apart from some obvious trolling at one point! Despite some regular posters paying £200+ on trainer we will say gross not our thing and move on, no one gets upset! Clearly its different here based on your comments alone.

[phil_cardiff]

joshcowin said:

Just to clarify Phil, you are taking a pop at Jimi over stating an opinion on your house that you've just bought?

OR is it a random high worth property that none of us on here will ever even visit!?

In the trainers thread (you mentioned the thread) its a different thing, we are quite friendly I'd happily meet up with anyone on there for a beer, and all just say it as it is, I don't think anyone has ever got upset on there, apart from some obvious trolling at one point! Despite some regular posters paying £200+ on trainer we will say gross not our thing and move on, no one gets upset! Clearly its different here based on your comments alone.

I just found it ironic that Jimi objected to some strong (and I suspect tongue in cheek) comments expressing a personal taste when that's the done thing on the trainers thread.

That's all. Certainly nothing for anyone to get upset over, I know I'm not and I'm sure Jimi isn't either.

Jimi wants to leave it there and I think that's a good idea. We can agree to disagree in an adult fashion and move on. You never know, it might catch on

[joshcowin]

phil_cardiff said:

We can agree to disagree in an adult fashion and move on. You never know, it might catch on

Your obviously trolling with this comment

Can you imagine a world were grown men don't bicker on the internet

As you were, I actually really enjoy this thread as you said some quite funny comments are made! I was triggered at the wall hung TV'S with wires chased into the wall, I have since conceded that I am council and as such just cannon fodder for the average PH'er!

[snobetter]

sinbaddio said:

I'm sure this will divide opinion - not my cup of tea but I've driven past it for years and it's certainly different - gotta love a turret!

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/78123384#/m...

I wouldn't build it / buy it / want to live in it, but I like that someone has done it and would enjoy seeing it as I pass by.

[TheJimi]

snobetter said:

sinbaddio said:

I'm sure this will divide opinion - not my cup of tea but I've driven past it for years and it's certainly different - gotta love a turret!

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/78123384#/m...

I wouldn't build it / buy it / want to live in it, but I like that someone has done it and would enjoy seeing it as I pass by.

Ditto.

[thegreenhell]

It's like an elaborate cake that's all icing and no substance.

[snobetter]

Chris Type R said:

TheJimi said:

Chris Type R said:

A work colleague has bought a large (8 or 9 bed) unlisted second property down that way and he said he was getting buildings insurance quotes back of £3k pa.

Tell him to speak to [e-mail]

[sinbaddio]

paulguitar said:

sinbaddio said:

I'm sure this will divide opinion - not my cup of tea but I've driven past it for years and it's certainly different - gotta love a turret!

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/78123384#/m...

This one is currently the star of the 'other' thread.

Haha, not surprised!

[GreatGranny]

Wilmslowboy said:

Plot with a lake in the Lake district.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/75817881#/


"In summer months, take your meals al fresco on the glass fronted balcony, which runs the full length of the front of the house, and watch the brown trout leaping lazily in the last light of dusk. "

I would have preferred the original house and working with that but even by Lake District standards that's expensive for a building plot with a pond and no other view that I can make out.
The road is pretty busy as well in peak season.

Rather have this in the same village leaving plenty to update, extend, renovate and it's got a killer view.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/81064639#/

[RichB]

GreatGranny said:

Wilmslowboy said:

Plot with a lake in the Lake district.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/75817881#/

Rather have this in the same village leaving plenty to update, extend, renovate and it's got a killer view.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/81064639#/

Same price and you get a house thrown in for free...

[Escort3500]

Spend a few grand on updating the interior and that would be smashing.

[TheJimi]

Escort3500 said:

Spend a few grand on updating the interior and that would be smashing.

Inclined to agree.

Equally though, if I'm moving to the lakes and spending 7 figures, I'd want a lake view of some description.

[parakitaMol.]

sinbaddio said:

paulguitar said:

sinbaddio said:

I'm sure this will divide opinion - not my cup of tea but I've driven past it for years and it's certainly different - gotta love a turret!

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/78123384#/m...

This one is currently the star of the 'other' thread.

Haha, not surprised!

I love a turret! the house we are selling has one, we also have a peat burner just like the one in that house - but that's all I like about it.

If a house was ever the bd child of Louis X1V & Barbara Cartland..... this is it.

[TheJimi]

parakitaMol. said:

I love a turret!

fk me.

I have something in common with you.

[Escort3500]

TheJimi said:

Escort3500 said:

Spend a few grand on updating the interior and that would be smashing.

Inclined to agree.

Equally though, if I'm moving to the lakes and spending 7 figures, I'd want a lake view of some description.

Yup, I’d want to be nearer to a lake for that sort of money too (and preferably not Windermere, which is just too busy).