Bit of a conundrum, it is.
Two properties, priced the same.
One is a well maintained 'pile' with 15 ft ceilings and gargantuan drawing rooms etc. It would cost a GDP of Belgium to heat and more to maintain, given it has ancient oil fired CH... and is grade 2 listed.
But, it's gorgeous. Grounds are magical, location perfect.
The other is brilliantly thought out and costly finished, with all the trimmings. Grounds about the same size, not as magical, but definitely 'wow' inducing. Good location. Fabulous views.
But, some of the layout does not work for us. That can not be changed. I realise that it would be the smarter option, but ... Not in love with it and know that the layout would be a issue that will bug me a lot.
Regarding the money-pit, we are going to ask the conservation officer about changing the CH to either wood pellet boiler or multifuel stoves, if the answer is no, then we will walk away - but at least we tried, no?
Please share your thoughts and wisdom and - what would you do. (Keep on looking?(?))
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