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This is bad isn't it? - House Selling

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rickandmorts · 28/06/2019 10:57

My mum has had her house on the market since February and is struggling to sell as it's a really unusual home and perhaps not everyone's cup of tea. It is one of 3 houses of the same style on drive and yesterday her NDN said they were also putting their house on the market Shock. It's very similar to my mum's house (same architect designed it). The EA tried to put a positive spin on it and say if people were coming to see NDN it might attract more attention for my mum's but in reality, you'd think they were both selling for some reason wouldn't you? Either something up with the house or something happening in the local area? My poor mum is so stressed about it all and we just want it sold Sad.

OP posts:
justasking111 · 28/06/2019 13:02

Is there an en-suite, not showing on the floor plan.

Bluntness100 · 28/06/2019 13:02

To be fair, I see what the op is saying, the comments are quite negative and offensive.

123L · 28/06/2019 13:03

Wow
What a beautiful house
Amazing
Are the estate agents letting the right people look at this fab property

pontiouspilates · 28/06/2019 13:03

I love it! Gorgeous house, not disimilar to one that some friends of mine had build down south which is now going for £1.5 million. I'd love a house like this.

nzeire · 28/06/2019 13:03

I absolutely ADORE this house! Just beautiful!

justasking111 · 28/06/2019 13:04

Sorry it is, bedroom 2. Wonder why the master bedroom does not have one.

Azure83 · 28/06/2019 13:05

I absolutely love it! I'd take it any day over a narrow Victorian terrace with no daylight!

CaptainMyCaptain · 28/06/2019 13:05

Wow! It's amazing, if I was looking in that area (and could afford it) I'd definitely be interested.

Honeyroar · 28/06/2019 13:06

But it's hardly your typical, bog standard 3 bedroom house in Huddersfield is it! Part of what you're paying for is the style of the house...

That said, I do think it's somewhat over priced. I come from that vague area too, and you tend to get higher prices for the stone, older type properties with charm and history. If you moved a few miles from that area, still in nice areas with good views you could even get something with land for around that price, and still be able to commute to Hudds/Leeds/Manchester. When I first looked at the house (initial outside shot) I thought it wasn't that nice and not my style, and a bit dated, but the further photos show that the house is lovely inside and the balcony is superb. Perhaps swop the pictures around for the main photo? I do think they're a good estate agent though. Having next door for sale really won't make much difference unless it's identical and cheaper.

Freshstart40 · 28/06/2019 13:07

I love the house! It's stunning. If only I had the budget..... good luck OP. I'm sure it will sell.

DuMondeB · 28/06/2019 13:07

A (sliding?) door from bedroom 1 to the balcony would be amazing.

BigRedBoat · 28/06/2019 13:09

It's stunning, I would love to live in a house like that. However, all your furniture would need to go with the mid century modern style so unless you already had that it's another expense. It needs someone who's looking for that kind of house rather than any old house, someone who will really appreciate it.

itsallgoingsouth · 28/06/2019 13:09

Stylish, well presented house. Maybe try OIEO or drop the price a little. How much does your mother need to make on it? It will be interesting to see what the neighbour's property is marketed for, allowing for differences. Consider a new agent once your contract has expired - fresh approach may help.

IlluminatiConfirmed · 28/06/2019 13:09

We are looking to buy and two houses on the same road wouldn't register with me as a problem. I wouldn't jump to conclusions that there are some hidden issues. I would actually like it because it gives me the choice between the two. Yes, someone may choose your nieghbours house in the end but both houses are likely to get more viewings as a result, I think.

In fact I am currently looking at houses on the same street (two on the same street and one just round the corner) and it doesn't put me off in the slightest, quite the opposite.

The house and style is unusual (I don't like the flat roof) but the main issue is the price. I am local to this area and I can't even begin to imagine what I'd want from a 3 bed house for that kind of money - it's just way out of reach. Most people who earn enough to afford it don't live in this area. So selling it will take time and you have to be prepared for that.

whirlwinds · 28/06/2019 13:09

Love it! Reminds me of houses I grew up in in terms of lighting and nature at the doorstep.

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rickandmorts · 28/06/2019 13:11

Again THANK YOU for the feedback you're all great 👍🏽👍🏽.

Ahem wrong side of the Pennines, this is the best side Grin.

I agree floor plan is confusing and doesn't really show it off. You need to see the house really.

Agreed that it is expensive for a 3 bed in Huddersfield but like others have said, it was really hard to know how much to put it on for. DM got a range of valuations from different EA from 350 to 650!! So we really had no idea.

I agree, a sliding door WOULD be amazing from the bedroom! There's so much scope. You could knock the small bedroom into the bigger one, extend out the back, add a room on top etc.

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LightsInOtherPeoplesHouses · 28/06/2019 13:11

I think it's lovely. There's some new houses being built near my in-laws that aren't a million miles away from it in appearance.

Kazzyhoward · 28/06/2019 13:13

The sale history shows it sold for £310k in 2006, so £500k now when the property market hasn't risen anywhere near 61% in the last 13 years seems optimistic. Were there a lot of changes/improvements made in the last 13 years to justify that kind of price increase?

Nofunkingworriesmate · 28/06/2019 13:14

It’s stunning don’t know what you are fretting about??

TatianaLarina · 28/06/2019 13:14

Ultimately the market sets the price. It’s worth what people will pay for it. Has she had any offers at all?

MuchTooTired · 28/06/2019 13:15

It’s absolutely gorgeous! The only thing I’d suggest is if she has planning permission to extend, that it’s mentioned in EA’s details on rightmove so people know there’ll be no fight to get an extension if they want/need to.

IRememberSoIDo · 28/06/2019 13:16

God if I was in that area I would have that house in a heartbeat. It's fantastic.

CormoranStrike · 28/06/2019 13:17

Don’t know why you are worried, that is a fabulous house.

tmh88 · 28/06/2019 13:17

I don’t think it’s too over priced for the area of Huddersfield HD8 postcodes are more expensive than the rest of Huddersfield. I grew up in Shelley/Denby Dale/Clayton west so not far from there. I think the trouble is more people are wanting to move away from Huddersfield as it’s all little villages and the town centre is awful, that’s the main reason we moved away so the price is a big commitment to the area.

Myotherusernameisshy · 28/06/2019 13:19

I’m not usually a fan of that style but it’s so well done and has beautiful surroundings. I think it’s fabulous. Unfortunately I think the problem is the price. If she has been on the market for 4 months with no offers perhaps it’s time to consider a price reduction.