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Do you love, or hate your house?

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OnTheporch · 26/05/2018 10:30

I've hated every house I've lived in apart from my current house which I love.

It's set back away from the street via a drive, and then another private drive to access the house so we're nowhere near any proper roads. To the side of us is green land. It's detached so no neighbours to fall out with.

Inside it's all corridors and rooms, no open plan nonsense so it's easy to hide away from people. I love it. I can't imagine a better house and I've never felt so settled.

It's 4 bedroomed and the kids are slowly starting to leave - soon we'll only have one here and they're 17 so might fly the nest soon also.

Would I be unreasonable to stay here forever even though it's much surplus to requirements?

Do you love or hate your house and why?

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BirthdayCakes · 07/12/2018 12:26

I love our house because it looks like how I think a family house should look.. It's full of life and its unique to us..

There is stuff everywhere - in summer its swimming costumes and towels drying over the bannisters, craft projects at various stages, random small bunches of flowers from the garden.. In winter there are books and books, parcels newly arrived, woollies, logs for the fire, pads and pencils, half finished board games..

Its a fairly dark house with lots of second hand things and lots of painted furniture but it looks 'rich' to me - there's pattern and texture everywhere - possibly too much for some people!

brizzledrizzle · 07/12/2018 12:33

I like ours, I used to hate it but it's growing on me. It's old and has wonky floors but I love the large windowsills and the little nooks and crannies - my favourite is the window seat where I can curl up and read and shut the curtains and nobody can see me Grin

knittedjest · 07/12/2018 12:37

I love, love, love my house. DH and I were speaking about moving to San Francisco only last week but one of the reason we wouldn't is because of our house. It's really home. My youngest was born here, everybody is comfortable here, it's perfectly located for everything. It's way to big for us now but I honestly don't think we will ever move out and even if for some reason we did we would never sell it.

tryinganewname · 07/12/2018 12:38

I go through phases - usually depending on if something has gone wrong with it (it's a very old house). It's unlike any other house I've ever seen though and full of quirks and character.

Youmadorwhat · 07/12/2018 12:42

I hate the house I’m in but only because it’s rented as we are building one that I LOVE so I can live with where we are now for a bit longer 🤣🤣

formerbabe · 07/12/2018 12:43

Hate and love in equal measure.

Love...the location..in an unfashionable but nice area of suburban London...quietish road but close to shops, school, train station, parks etc.

Love the size...2 bathrooms, a playroom, living room, very big kitchen.

Hate...it's modern so no interesting period features or nooks or crannies...no fireplace so no mantelpiece etc

It needs a bit of sprucing up but it's perfectly passable.

I think I just get envious because so many people live in immaculate show homes nowadays.

I try to remember to be grateful we own a house in London with enough space for us all.

brieislife · 07/12/2018 13:32

Hate mine but can’t afford to move. It’s too small, there’s no storage, the garden is boggy so can’t handle a lawn, everything’s breaking and I can’t afford to fix it (wiring, windows, flooring, bathroom), and the area, which wasn’t amazing when I bought 16 years ago, has gone downhill and is now distinctly unpleasant.

I long for built in storage, room for a dining table and a dishwasher, a lawn, a drive, modern wiring and a quiet neighbourhood...

Funnyface1 · 07/12/2018 13:47

I absolutely love my house and say so most days. It's everything I ever wanted and I'm absolutely thrilled that my 2 DC get to grow up here. I hates my last one because of the neighbors. This one is detached so no problems but everyone I've met here is really nice anyway. This will be our second Christmas here, can't wait!

adviceonthepox · 07/12/2018 17:19

I love my house it's so much bigger than my last house! The only downside is the extra hoovering and cleaning! I would also say that if I'd realised how cold it could be and expensive to heat I might have not chosen it.

Junkmail · 07/12/2018 18:00

I adore our house. I always wanted a modern townhouse and last year we moved here and it’s great—such a convenient location and the size of the rooms is excellent, plus an upstairs laundry room and a large garage. However... the neighbourhood kids do spoil it a little. Wonderful now it’s winter but they wind me up during the summer. Now I’ve spoken to a couple of parents I’m hoping next summer will be a little more peaceful.

topcat2014 · 07/12/2018 18:07

I like my 1970's 3 bed semi with open plan lounge diner most of the time.

At this time of year, however, I wish I had a victorian terrace with bay window to put the Christmas tree in, with tasteful wooden baubles etc.

lovesugarfreejelly63 · 07/12/2018 18:12

Downsized a few years ago, no I don't like my house very much, sure there is a curse on it, never had a days luck since I moved in.

ChairinSage · 07/12/2018 18:27

I love my house. Same as the original post, it's the first time I've ever felt settled. It's a small Victorian terrace, it's too small for us and parking is a nightmare, but it's got such a lovely feeling to it. I think there have been happy families through it over the years.

beanaseireann · 07/12/2018 18:54

I don't love it or hate it. It's all right. Wasn't my first choice. If When I win the Euro Lotto I'll move to my dream home. 

Others would think it was their 'not quite dream home' but pretty ok.

krustykittens · 07/12/2018 18:58

I loved my last house, it was the only place I felt an emotional connection with but the new place is growing on me. I love its location, it is in the middle of some very beautiful countryside and we have jaw dropping views. The house is a rather plain new build but I have worked bloody hard on it the last 18 months as well a changing the layout etc and it is growing on me! I think I am just exhausted as it needed so much doing to it but I can now relax. I appreciate how much warmer it is than a period property and MUCH easier to clean!

Noviceoftheweek · 07/12/2018 19:02

Love it. It’s pretty big at just over 5,000 sq ft, but cosy and homely. We had to do quite a bit of redecorating when we bought it but it’s pretty much the way we want it now. Unlikely it’s our forever home but we love it right now and it’s a great place for the DC.

FascinatingCarrot · 07/12/2018 19:06

I love my house. Its my nest and happy place.
1900's mid terrace with a big garden. Woodburners downstairs, upstairs done up with everything I could want. Just about to start the kitchen extension and then we are done. Mortgage free with a our perfect house and can finally relax at nearly 50.

EyeRolls · 07/12/2018 19:06

Love my home. It's the one constant in my life and I've lovingly thought about every inch to make it as homely as possible. Will never leave, ever.

MarshaBradyo · 07/12/2018 19:06

It’s definitely not perfect but there are things about it that really agree with s good state of mind - it’s quiet (when everyone bar baby dd is at school or work), the kitchen and garden are west facing and I love the sunshine, my bedroom gets morning and evening sun and is up high

I love all the furniture, decor and lighting we’ve bought since moving here

But it’s not perfect I reckon we’re half way through changing what we’d need to (bathrooms, extension to get rid of conservatory) and it might be easier just to move. Although I’m not sure I could ever leave all the David Austin roses I planted.

lastqueenofscotland · 07/12/2018 19:06

Little two bed on a quiet street but only 1.5/2 miles out from the middle of a great city. Set back on a funny road layout so no traffic, backs onto a school so super quiet, two minutes from a lovely park. All to my own. Managing to buy it is my proudest achievement. Smile
It makes my heart hurt a bit how much I adore it

BitchQueen90 · 07/12/2018 19:09

I rent mine. So when I eventually manage to buy one I'll adore it no matter the state or location because it will be mine and no one else's.

Poisongirl81 · 07/12/2018 19:10

@eloian do you live in Arnside?

Dothehappydance · 07/12/2018 19:13

We moved in June. I was never happy in my old house despite living there for 16 years. It was a perfectly good house on paper but just wasn't for me. DH wasn't so keen on moving but in the end I insisted we did.

I love my current house. I love coming home to it even though it is a tip and needs work doing. I am so much happier here.

Purpleartichoke · 07/12/2018 19:16

Nothing wrong with keeping your empty nest. You can have space for hobbies and space for your kids to bring their future families to visit.

Governoress86 · 07/12/2018 19:18

I hate my current house due to neighbours and the street has gone downhill over the last couple of years due to housing association moving druggies in.

However I get the keys to my new house on Wednesday and the house is a new build and no one has lived in it before us and it's on quiet estate and rural so have got a lovely view of greenery.