Show us your real estate pawn (Vol 5)

[abzmike]

neil-c said:

Unfortunately too close to the main road but have long admired this place:

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/145612253#/...

Do like this:

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/145813064#/...

Kilmahog is nice but needs a wee bit spending, and as you say close to the road. Inveresk nicely done as a house, but really needs more garden for that kind of money for me.

[Caddyshack]

neil-c said:

Unfortunately too close to the main road but have long admired this place:

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/145612253#/...

Do like this:

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/145813064#/...

Do you get a free set of sunglasses with each viewing of the second one.

[Dan_1981]

Old, cold but rather grand for half a milion. And not in Scotland either.

Maybe not true porn but alot of house in each case for the cash

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/144499094

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/86606580

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/138238346

[Escort3500]

This would do me and Mrs 3500 (she’s banned me from referring to her as Mrs Escort ).

Toppy price, and I’m not sure what we’d do with over 200 acres, but a lovely place nonetheless.

https://www.onthemarket.com/details/13945331/

[GT03ROB]

Dan_1981 said:

Old, cold but rather grand for half a milion. And not in Scotland either.

Maybe not true porn but alot of house in each case for the cash

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/144499094

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/86606580

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/138238346

....and each needs a lot of money......

[Sway]

This would be quite pleasant.

https://www.onthemarket.com/details/14477015/

[snobetter]

TheJimi said:

craigthecoupe said:

Rayny said:

Megaflow said:

21TonyK said:

DevonOhar said:

Here’s an interesting one! https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/146264297

Well at least they appear to have changed the lighting since the last time it was up for sale.

Not sure who would part with 2M for it though given what else you can have for that money.

Last time it was on they were asking 3.7M for it... obviously didn't get it.

Edited by 21TonyK on Sunday 31st March 17:14

I've not seen that one before.

I really like that, and if I had £2m, I might consider it.

Apart from the hyperbole of "surrounded by private woodland gardens" - I rather like that one. It is handy for a choice of local bars and eateries, plus it has a local chemist shop for the necessary indigestion tablets. Right by the harbour, but just far enough off the main tourist road to Babbacombe.
£2m for this, or the same amount for a one bed flat somewhere in the city....

I left Devon 5 years ago, Torquay then was a disaster, absoloute sthole. Shame. House? meh, house/church mishmash.

So a couple of points from me.

Firstly, at the apparent original price of £3.7m, it would be a nope from me.

At £2m though, it's very compelling, but I know nothing of the area. Which leads me to my question - what makes Torquay an absolute sthole?

Living a bit up the road from this it's not where I'd put my money if I had that much, but I don't like church conversions....

As for Torquay, like most coastal towns, avoid the town centre "high street" if possible... but some cracking areas still especially around the edges. They're also rejuvenating the harbour area which will improve it, and should be starting on the pavilions soon, a classic bit of architecture which has fallen into disrepair in the hands of developers, council have bought it back.
Around the harbour and round the front is still great in Torquay, especially in the sun.

[Caddyshack]

Sway said:

This would be quite pleasant.

https://www.onthemarket.com/details/14477015/

Yup, that would do it for me!

[ChemicalChaos]

Escort3500 said:

This would do me and Mrs 3500 (she’s banned me from referring to her as Mrs Escort ).

Toppy price, and I’m not sure what we’d do with over 200 acres, but a lovely place nonetheless.

https://www.onthemarket.com/details/13945331/

I mean, the obvious answer is to build your own private race track/rally stage

[Escort3500]

ChemicalChaos said:

Escort3500 said:

This would do me and Mrs 3500 (she’s banned me from referring to her as Mrs Escort ).

Toppy price, and I’m not sure what we’d do with over 200 acres, but a lovely place nonetheless.

https://www.onthemarket.com/details/13945331/

I mean, the obvious answer is to build your own private race track/rally stage

And drag strip

[Rayny]

snobetter said:

Living a bit up the road from this it's not where I'd put my money if I had that much, but I don't like church conversions....

As for Torquay, like most coastal towns, avoid the town centre "high street" if possible... but some cracking areas still especially around the edges. They're also rejuvenating the harbour area which will improve it, and should be starting on the pavilions soon, a classic bit of architecture which has fallen into disrepair in the hands of developers, council have bought it back.
Around the harbour and round the front is still great in Torquay, especially in the sun.

As with all towns - Avoid the drunks and druggies and enjoy the rest of the town, especially for the riviera air show in early June.

[Halitosis]

DodgyGeezer said:

been away for a couple of weeks - have we had this yet?

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/145027277#/...

I live at the humble end of the same town, and its a shame the garages aren't shown - used to see a rather nice Carrera GT among others

[craigthecoupe]

snobetter said:

TheJimi said:

craigthecoupe said:

Rayny said:

Megaflow said:

21TonyK said:

DevonOhar said:

Here’s an interesting one! https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/146264297

Well at least they appear to have changed the lighting since the last time it was up for sale.

Not sure who would part with 2M for it though given what else you can have for that money.

Last time it was on they were asking 3.7M for it... obviously didn't get it.

Edited by 21TonyK on Sunday 31st March 17:14

I've not seen that one before.

I really like that, and if I had £2m, I might consider it.

Apart from the hyperbole of "surrounded by private woodland gardens" - I rather like that one. It is handy for a choice of local bars and eateries, plus it has a local chemist shop for the necessary indigestion tablets. Right by the harbour, but just far enough off the main tourist road to Babbacombe.
£2m for this, or the same amount for a one bed flat somewhere in the city....

I left Devon 5 years ago, Torquay then was a disaster, absoloute sthole. Shame. House? meh, house/church mishmash.

So a couple of points from me.

Firstly, at the apparent original price of £3.7m, it would be a nope from me.

At £2m though, it's very compelling, but I know nothing of the area. Which leads me to my question - what makes Torquay an absolute sthole?

Living a bit up the road from this it's not where I'd put my money if I had that much, but I don't like church conversions....

As for Torquay, like most coastal towns, avoid the town centre "high street" if possible... but some cracking areas still especially around the edges. They're also rejuvenating the harbour area which will improve it, and should be starting on the pavilions soon, a classic bit of architecture which has fallen into disrepair in the hands of developers, council have bought it back.
Around the harbour and round the front is still great in Torquay, especially in the sun.

Agreed, there are some nice places around, I think anyone looking would benefit from spending some time in the area. There are some beautiful surrounding villages etc, but frankly, if my imaginary 2 million ended up in Torquay.....
I used to live in Exmouth, but there was Lympstone, Budleigh, Bicton, Topsham, Starcross not to mention the Teign valley, and up to the moors......
Torquay is not where i would invest.

[nmayling]

Halitosis said:

DodgyGeezer said:

been away for a couple of weeks - have we had this yet?

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/145027277#/...

I live at the humble end of the same town, and its a shame the garages aren't shown - used to see a rather nice Carrera GT among others

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.

[Rustybanger]

nmayling said:

Halitosis said:

DodgyGeezer said:

been away for a couple of weeks - have we had this yet?

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/145027277#/...

I live at the humble end of the same town, and its a shame the garages aren't shown - used to see a rather nice Carrera GT among others

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.

The map makes it look like it's right next to an industrial estate? Not sure I'd want to be spending close to £3m in Scotland for that

[nmayling]

Rustybanger said:

nmayling said:

Halitosis said:

DodgyGeezer said:

been away for a couple of weeks - have we had this yet?

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/145027277#/...

I live at the humble end of the same town, and its a shame the garages aren't shown - used to see a rather nice Carrera GT among others

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.

The map makes it look like it's right next to an industrial estate? Not sure I'd want to be spending close to £3m in Scotland for that

It is right next door to it yes - light industrial really - the old farm for this house I'd guess. I do walk the dog around here and its very light usage (albeit for now - nothing is forever)

My £3m investment would be largely based on the fact my Mrs grew up in the town and every move we've ever done brought us closer. Any closer to the in-laws would involve them moving in now.

For Scotland it's an expensive town in general. The new Cala houses to the north are coming in at £750k+ yet are like ‎a terrace when you see them in real life.

Much better VFM away from the central belt and the 'royal burgh'

[Daz68]

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/145722188?u...


This will do me. Nothing fancy but just a superb location and epic views.

[redrabbit29]

I wish people would stop putting their TV's half way up the walls. TV units are that height for a reason.

[redrabbit29]

Daz68 said:

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/145722188?u...


This will do me. Nothing fancy but just a superb location and epic views.

Those views are spectacular. Can just imagine sitting out on that deck, I bet it's even nice in the winter.

[Bonefish Blues]

Lovely indeed.