Real Estate nightmares (Vol 2)

[Doofus]

andburg said:

DaveyBoyWonder said:

Sporky said:

We've had that before - not a complaint, it was a while ago and it's nice to see old friends.

Can't believe its still for sale. Wasn't it built by an eastern european fella who basically ignored every rule book there is in terms of planning etc? And churned out that absolute monstrosity of a faux castle with a million box sized rooms? And only £1m? Shut up and take my money

Some of the planning applications were ok but eventually it seems to have descended into retrospective applications half of which can no longer be seen. When you try to open them you get case not found. You'd need to see the legal pack to understand just what needs to be done to bring it onto compliance and i reckon it'll involve a bulldozer.

The listing says the layout accords with the PP, but 'construction' doesn't. Method? Facade?

[RedWhiteMonkey]

Doofus said:

The listing says the layout accords with the PP, but 'construction' doesn't. Method? Facade?

The listing is probably wrong, never trust an estate agent to know anything about planning permission and planning law.

[ro250]

Sporky said:

addey said:

bit of a WTF? place this one

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/156431405#/...

looks like it may have been built illegally "the current building has not been constructed according to the approved plans" although that wouldn't be a bad thing if it has to be knocked down

We've had that before - not a complaint, it was a while ago and it's nice to see old friends.

Of all the rotters on this thread, I'd genuinely be embarrassed to live there.

[CanAm]

ro250 said:

Sporky said:

addey said:

bit of a WTF? place this one

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/156431405#/...

looks like it may have been built illegally "the current building has not been constructed according to the approved plans" although that wouldn't be a bad thing if it has to be knocked down

We've had that before - not a complaint, it was a while ago and it's nice to see old friends.

Of all the rotters on this thread, I'd genuinely be embarrassed to live there.

I think it's brilliant, in a "so bad it's almost good way". And 10 of the bedrooms need knocking into 5. Though it should be at the end of a private drive at least half a mile long.
But I would still be embarassed to live there.
(I couldn't find a "hangs head in shame" Smilie)

Edited by CanAm on Wednesday 8th January 17:06

[epom]

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/detached-house-villa-...

I'm not entirely sure what to say.

[abzmike]

epom said:

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/detached-house-villa-...

I'm not entirely sure what to say.

Very...ummm... special... to be sure...
Love the website name, seems appropriate.

[Bonefish Blues]

abzmike said:

epom said:

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/detached-house-villa-...

I'm not entirely sure what to say.

Very...ummm... special... to be sure...
Love the website name, seems appropriate.

I think that's brilliantly done. Absolutely not what I would do in any way, shape or form, but of its kind a top drawer effort.

[RustyMX5]

A delightful offering with an indoor bathroom with a view of the sky.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/156441674#/...

[Bonefish Blues]

It learned me a thing though:

The word Dongola comes from the Nubian word "Doñqal" which means red brick, as most buildings were made of bricks, thus provoking one of ancient Nubia's biggest industries.

[boyse7en]

abzmike said:

Very...ummm... special... to be sure...
Love the website name, seems appropriate.

It's a bit of a game of two halves... One half is quite nice, the other completely hideous

And what are the giant floor-to-ceiling sequinned legs for?

[Skodillac]

Bonefish Blues said:

It learned me a thing though:

The word Dongola comes from the Nubian word "Doñqal" which means red brick, as most buildings were made of bricks, thus provoking one of ancient Nubia's biggest industries.

Well found. I'd wondered about the name when I saw it was next to Khartoum Road. Makes sense.

Love stuff like that.

And I'd buy that house if I had the cash sitting around. Up and coming area, bargain.

[Sporky]

boyse7en said:

And what are the giant floor-to-ceiling sequinned legs for?

If you have to ask, you'll never understand.

Well, that's my assumption.

[Bonefish Blues]

boyse7en said:

abzmike said:

Very...ummm... special... to be sure...
Love the website name, seems appropriate.

It's a bit of a game of two halves... One half is quite nice, the other completely hideous

And what are the giant floor-to-ceiling sequinned legs for?

For? It's not enough to have giant, golden floor-to-ceiling legs, you want them to have a function too?

[CanAm]

RustyMX5 said:

A delightful offering with an indoor bathroom with a view of the sky.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/156441674#/...

You make that sound very attractive.......

Edited by CanAm on Wednesday 8th January 17:35

[Jaska]

Nothing really wrong with the actual house or the interior, but damn if it isn't an unfortunate combo of bus stop and 'tree in my driveway'



https://luxurywelshhomes.com/blog/property/bradsha...

[BunkMoreland]

addey said:

bit of a WTF? place this one

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/156431405#/...

looks like it may have been built illegally "the current building has not been constructed according to the approved plans" although that wouldn't be a bad thing if it has to be knocked down

Google Maps tells a story.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/s8VuvhXV6rppeY466

epom said:

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/detached-house-villa-...

I'm not entirely sure what to say.

Well they chose a colour palette and they stuck to it!

[ro250]

Jaska said:

Nothing really wrong with the actual house or the interior, but damn if it isn't an unfortunate combo of bus stop and 'tree in my driveway'



https://luxurywelshhomes.com/blog/property/bradsha...

I love how they've carried on the orange colour of the car into the interior decor touches.

[Steve_W]

Not sure this is a total nightmare as such, there's quite a lot to like with the overall place/location.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/156467825#/...

It does look a bit like someone stripped a local monastery for fittings, then you get to the bathrooms!
And the kitchen was a "I want something different from the rest of the house".

[Bonefish Blues]

Steve_W said:

Not sure this is a total nightmare as such, there's quite a lot to like with the overall place/location.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/156467825#/...

It does look a bit like someone stripped a local monastery for fittings, then you get to the bathrooms!
And the kitchen was a "I want something different from the rest of the house".

The owner explains all that in her Planning Applications - head over to the pawn thread where it's been posted 3x already!

[Hugo Stiglitz]

You could entertain the kids/grandkids by using the 'slide' at bath time.