Show us your real estate pawn (Vol 4)
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GT911 said:
The approved design was essentially a replica of the previous half gable end, relocated 6 metres into the garden, so what you see is as 'sympathetic' as it gets, planning-wise.
Very interesting, thanks. So the gable end that we all disliked is actually a replica of what was there before!Maybe you'd have more luck with the 70s garage but you'd probably lose the room above it.
NickCQ said:
GT911 said:
The approved design was essentially a replica of the previous half gable end, relocated 6 metres into the garden, so what you see is as 'sympathetic' as it gets, planning-wise.
Very interesting, thanks. So the gable end that we all disliked is actually a replica of what was there before!Maybe you'd have more luck with the 70s garage but you'd probably lose the room above it.
The original gable end was part of a 1970s extension, which might be why you don't like the design...
That house as it stands is for someone who likes the way it is, buying it on the premise that you want to chop and change is just going to give you lots of grief with the neighbours and planners I'd say.
GT911 said:
NickCQ said:
GT911 said:
The approved design was essentially a replica of the previous half gable end, relocated 6 metres into the garden, so what you see is as 'sympathetic' as it gets, planning-wise.
Very interesting, thanks. So the gable end that we all disliked is actually a replica of what was there before!Maybe you'd have more luck with the 70s garage but you'd probably lose the room above it.
The original gable end was part of a 1970s extension, which might be why you don't like the design...
That house as it stands is for someone who likes the way it is, buying it on the premise that you want to chop and change is just going to give you lots of grief with the neighbours and planners I'd say.
GT03ROB said:
GT911 said:
NickCQ said:
GT911 said:
The approved design was essentially a replica of the previous half gable end, relocated 6 metres into the garden, so what you see is as 'sympathetic' as it gets, planning-wise.
Very interesting, thanks. So the gable end that we all disliked is actually a replica of what was there before! Maybe you'd have more luck with the 70s garage but you'd probably lose the room above it.The original gable end was part of a 1970s extension, which might be why you don't like the design... That house as it stands is for someone who likes the way it is, buying it on the premise that you want to chop and change is just going to give you lots of grief with the neighbours and planners I'd say.
Escort3500 said:
dxg said:
This is just incredible. Love everything about it.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/110945225#/
Re-post I think, but yes, it’s fabulous. Not for £895k though https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/110945225#/
Edited by Escort3500 on Sunday 1st August 16:21
Not related to the value, perceived or otherwise. Size and design wise it’s right in-line with the sort of thing I’m musing to build.
RichB said:
GT03ROB said:
GT911 said:
NickCQ said:
GT911 said:
The approved design was essentially a replica of the previous half gable end, relocated 6 metres into the garden, so what you see is as 'sympathetic' as it gets, planning-wise.
Very interesting, thanks. So the gable end that we all disliked is actually a replica of what was there before! Maybe you'd have more luck with the 70s garage but you'd probably lose the room above it.The original gable end was part of a 1970s extension, which might be why you don't like the design... That house as it stands is for someone who likes the way it is, buying it on the premise that you want to chop and change is just going to give you lots of grief with the neighbours and planners I'd say.
shirt said:
Escort3500 said:
dxg said:
This is just incredible. Love everything about it.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/110945225#/
Re-post I think, but yes, it’s fabulous. Not for £895k though https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/110945225#/
Edited by Escort3500 on Sunday 1st August 16:21
Not related to the value, perceived or otherwise. Size and design wise it’s right in-line with the sort of thing I’m musing to build.
Land cost…..pick a number and multiply it by the location then add the local busy builder tax!
Jim
h0b0 said:
The UrL for that image just takes me back to the image. Have you got a link to the listing? RichB said:
h0b0 said:
The UrL for that image just takes me back to the image. Have you got a link to the listing? I grew up less than a mile away and have walked passed this many times and not noticed it
We’re viewing that this week! I’d never have thought a house we’re interested in would pop up in here.
TBH though we have a few reservations: we’re not too sure about the neighbours as their property is a mess outside, and the garden is very big but on a steep slope so perhaps not all that useable compared to a level area. Also the house could be great inside with some work but the windows are single glazed and it might be a challenge to add secondary double glazing.
Anyway my wife and I are looking forward to seeing the place as it’s certainly an interesting one.
TBH though we have a few reservations: we’re not too sure about the neighbours as their property is a mess outside, and the garden is very big but on a steep slope so perhaps not all that useable compared to a level area. Also the house could be great inside with some work but the windows are single glazed and it might be a challenge to add secondary double glazing.
Anyway my wife and I are looking forward to seeing the place as it’s certainly an interesting one.
Unexpected Item In The Bagging Area said:
We’re viewing that this week! I’d never have thought a house we’re interested in would pop up in here.
TBH though we have a few reservations: we’re not too sure about the neighbours as their property is a mess outside, and the garden is very big but on a steep slope so perhaps not all that useable compared to a level area. Also the house could be great inside with some work but the windows are single glazed and it might be a challenge to add secondary double glazing.
Anyway my wife and I are looking forward to seeing the place as it’s certainly an interesting one.
Having been the person that posted the house, it may be odd that I wouldn’t buy it with your budget. The road it is on is a main road and, for the area, and is busy with cars driving very fast. Having said that, it is close to the new Saddleworth school. And, there is, or at least used to be, a pub very close and another in the heart of Dobcross up the road. TBH though we have a few reservations: we’re not too sure about the neighbours as their property is a mess outside, and the garden is very big but on a steep slope so perhaps not all that useable compared to a level area. Also the house could be great inside with some work but the windows are single glazed and it might be a challenge to add secondary double glazing.
Anyway my wife and I are looking forward to seeing the place as it’s certainly an interesting one.
The inventory in the area is very low right now so I can’t give you a better option. Also, I moved from Dobcross, at the age of 25, to NYC nearly 20 years ago so things have changed. But, I still have some family in the area and have been trying to get back since the start of Covid.
Saddleworth still has a small group of villages culture which I love. There’s the band contest (brasses off was filmed in Delph) on Whit Friday, yanks (Richard Gere) and rush cart. If you haven’t heard of any of those, take a look on YouTube. The beer walk is no more unfortunately. That was 4000 people walking 10 miles from pub to pub over the hills.
Even Michale Palin’s around the world in 80 days was started in Saddleworth just down the road from the house you are looking at. The producer owned the old Saddleworth station and used to drink with Palin on the platform as trains passed them.
Edited by h0b0 on Wednesday 4th August 01:40
Yes, the road is a concern but it's not actually very busy for some reason so it may not be a problem. We’ll see. I agree the house is overpriced but the vendors perhaps think that the A&C element makes it special.
Like you say there’s very little going on higher up the market in Saddleworth, and also over to Slaithwaite where we’d be happy to live (it’s quite a cool place to live these days which I understand wasn’t always the case). There are plenty of former farmhouses and mill owner’s houses in the area but people only seem to sell them once they hit old age and need to downsize. Even just around our village there are several places worth this sort of money and higher which we’d love to buy but it’s a waiting game really.
Like you say there’s very little going on higher up the market in Saddleworth, and also over to Slaithwaite where we’d be happy to live (it’s quite a cool place to live these days which I understand wasn’t always the case). There are plenty of former farmhouses and mill owner’s houses in the area but people only seem to sell them once they hit old age and need to downsize. Even just around our village there are several places worth this sort of money and higher which we’d love to buy but it’s a waiting game really.
Unexpected Item In The Bagging Area said:
We’re viewing that this week! I’d never have thought a house we’re interested in would pop up in here.
TBH though we have a few reservations: we’re not too sure about the neighbours as their property is a mess outside, and the garden is very big but on a steep slope so perhaps not all that useable compared to a level area. Also the house could be great inside with some work but the windows are single glazed and it might be a challenge to add secondary double glazing.
Anyway my wife and I are looking forward to seeing the place as it’s certainly an interesting one.
Let us know how you get on at the viewing TBH though we have a few reservations: we’re not too sure about the neighbours as their property is a mess outside, and the garden is very big but on a steep slope so perhaps not all that useable compared to a level area. Also the house could be great inside with some work but the windows are single glazed and it might be a challenge to add secondary double glazing.
Anyway my wife and I are looking forward to seeing the place as it’s certainly an interesting one.
Edited by Escort3500 on Wednesday 4th August 08:34
RichB said:
Being Pistonheads, you've got to check out the garage that the EA mentions :you hehe:
I recce’d the property last week - the garage is miles from the house up a steep slope and accessed from the opposite side of the plot to the driveway. I can’t imagine why the owners bothered to have it built!
I’ll update post viewing
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