Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. A phone that grows with your child.

Meet the Other Phone.
A phone that grows with your child.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Chat

Join the discussion and chat with other Mumsnetters about everyday life, relationships and parenting.

Original poster

Property porn: nice property within 5 miles of you for less than £1million

143 replies

GoldenKelpie · 14/12/2019 22:17

www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/52485677?search_identifier=0f78ab8f22e9e3d7f7fd106ca75dc3e2

I found this beauty. A combination of gorgeous original features with a few modern touches. Light and airy. Beautiful grounds. Close to motorway networks to Glasgow/Edinburgh/Stirling. Eight bedrooms probably too much for me but I guess I could have some more children... Hmm.

OP posts:
Sickofpineneedles · 15/12/2019 10:26

Most expensive: www.rightmove.co.uk/s6p/86007959
and cheapest although shared ownership www.rightmove.co.uk/s6p/75504181

Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 10:38

Unquestioned, it is stuffed with character but I would have to check whether it had ever flooded Grin being right by the river.

OP posts:
Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 10:45

Client I pass by Preston on the M6 when visiting family in Wales. It is a stylish, modern house but looks really private too, though a lot of big windows to clean...

OP posts:
Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 10:49

gillyginger oh my! The views are incredible. I wonder how many opportunities there would be to dine outside on that massive table, bearing in mind it does rain a lot in the part of the world Grin.

OP posts:
SpiderCharlotte · 15/12/2019 10:49

One of a few but this is my favourite. Gorgeous village too.

www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-82571678.html

Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 10:50

Ah, CanIspeak, thanks for letting me know. I do love to see the odd pet in property pics, or evidence that they have pets (dog baskets etc).

OP posts:
Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 10:52

Meshy, there are oodles of gorgeous properties in the Central belt so close to motorway network so you can easily get to cities/towns if you need to. The property I started this thread off in in a perfect example.

OP posts:
Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 10:55

Client, cheapest within five miles Shock. Amazing price even in Preston. I bet it gets snapped up pronto.

OP posts:
SpiderCharlotte · 15/12/2019 10:55

@midsomermurderess I bloody love that house! Not keen on some of the decor but imagine the fun you'd have changing it! So many quirky and gorgeous features.

Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 11:01

BikeRunSki, wow, that first one is a true stately home.

The second one is lovely, clearly been professionally decorated, so tasteful. One of the kids bedroom has fab library wallpaper.

OP posts:
Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 11:11

mindproject, has some nice features. Was confused about the main bathroom with two bedrooms off but saw that there was a separate staircase to those rooms.

OP posts:
Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 11:13

abstractebra, it looks like it has retained most original decor/features and yes, that massive garden is ripe for dividing up and selling off plots (with planning permission of course).

OP posts:
Enko · 15/12/2019 11:21

We have friends living on this road and many of the properties are gorgeous TunbridgeWells This one is quite small ut was the only one where I thought ohh that's interesting under 1 mil. If I could go up a bit I could find more.

duggeehug85 · 15/12/2019 11:26

I love this!

Balmory, 21 Sherbrooke Avenue, Glasgow, G41
www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-84880811.html

Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 11:28

That first one is cute, exexpat, but does that third bedroom in basement have a window? If not can it still be classed as a bedroom? There is no picture of it and no description.

The second one is beautiful and tastefully decorated. If it hasn't sold yet, it is too much money.

OP posts:
Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 11:32

Yes, WTFdidwedo, it is rather traditional in decor Grin, very "Miss Marple". I think the conservatory needs attention, too.

OP posts:
Mucky1 · 15/12/2019 11:34

www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-56607495.html
Lancs looks like you wouldn't get a studio flat for this price in the south.

Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 11:45

Oh my! HoldMyLobster, that first one is amazing, a real loft apartment!

The original features, particularly the wood, is marvellous in that second property. The views from the balcony are stunning!

But that third one, yes I prefer that one because I get to have my own jetty Grin.

OP posts:
Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 11:47

Mmmm, nice TheoriginalLEM but super close to the sea. Does it ever flood during certain high tides, I wonder?

OP posts:
HPandTheNeverEndingBedtime · 15/12/2019 11:49

£1000000 6 bed country house

£475000 3 bed bungalow I'd actually like to live in.

Original poster
GoldenKelpie · 15/12/2019 11:52

It is certainly unique, midsomermurderess, but I like it. Baggsy me gets that amazing stone-walled round bedroom though Grin.

OP posts:
AmmoniaAvenue · 15/12/2019 11:55

Does anyone else find themselves gnashing their teeth over houses like these, and thinking 'Nooo! It shouldn't be decorated like that?'

This thread is almost enough to make me start playing the lottery! Xmas Grin

HPandTheNeverEndingBedtime · 15/12/2019 11:56

Cheapest house - 2bed [[https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-66193575.html £70000)

Natsku · 15/12/2019 12:02

A traditional log house
www.etuovi.com/kohde/m73629?haku=M1438599706

Natsku · 15/12/2019 12:03

Or perhaps a lakeside house with it's own beach
www.etuovi.com/kohde/k72437?haku=M1438599706

Swipe left for the next trending thread