We love the area we are in but now have a dilemma do we extend our current property or move to a house which is substantially bigger?
Option 1 - Extension of old Edwardian house
We like our street, south facing garden, drive and garage. The house is fine but north/south with the main rooms facing north. The extension would provide an extra room downstairs with ensuite bedroom above - all facing south. All approvals in place. However building costs are substantial and more than the house would be worth with the extension completed.
Option 2 - Move to Georgian listed building
Different street - closer to centre but slightly more traffic. No parking or garage but public/on street parking nearby. House is north/south with main rooms facing south. Huge garden north facing but large enough that would get the sun at the top end most of the day. The property is substantial and bigger than our house plus extension however it is over 4 floors.
The price is the same as if we were extending our current house however, I am concerned about maintenance and general upkeep of a listed Georgian house.
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cat88 · 21/04/2014 09:20
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