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To buy this House

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TherapyRocks · 25/09/2023 08:02

Head vs. heart issue.

I’ve fallen in love with this house but it’s on the small side for me & two teenagers.

It’s at the bottom of my price range so the alternative is a big, four bedroom new build type with all modern bells & whistles.

I’m worried that this house will suit me down to the ground but will be too cramped / too much of a compromise for two growing kids.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/132915815#/?channel=RES_BUY

Check out this 3 bedroom detached house for sale on Rightmove

3 bedroom detached house for sale in Wrexham Road, Malpas, SY14 for £349,000. Marketed by AJ Reid Estate Agents, Whitchurch

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/132915815#/?channel=RES_BUY

OP posts:
Bootsandcats12 · 26/09/2023 19:21

I recognised this instantly as we’re considering relocating to the North West from Devon! If only we could sell ours 😬
Gorgeous house and area - I say go for it!

pineapplecrushed · 26/09/2023 19:24

is this a wind up? Some families live in pokey flats. There is a massive kitchen and sitting room as well as a lounge.

saffy2 · 26/09/2023 20:06

I think it’s absolutely beautiful and very large and spacious. With separate spaces downstairs. I don’t understand why you wouldn’t think it would be big enough! I’m living in a much smaller house with a current teen, a 5 year old and a baby on the way 😂 I’d go for it, it’s absolutely gorgeous, and will make a lovely home.

saffy2 · 26/09/2023 20:07

TherapyRocks · 25/09/2023 09:34

For people questioning the definition of small, it’s the small third bedroom & lack of storage which is my main concern.

The downstairs is perfect.

Two out of the three bedrooms have built in wardrobes, and there looks to be an airing cupboard?
the small bedroom is bigger than most small bedrooms I’ve had in my houses, our small bedroom fits a single bed and nothing else.

Harls1969 · 26/09/2023 20:40

If you love it, buy it. It looks gorgeous, and what a view! Our 3 bed semi is much smaller and has coped with 4 of us. DD was small when we moved here and DS was a newborn. They are now adults and managed perfectly well!

HarrietsweetHarriet · 26/09/2023 20:43

It's absolutely beautiful OP. How lucky you are to be in with a chance of buying such a gem. If you love it enough, you'll make it work.

Thisismynewname23 · 26/09/2023 21:01

How old are your teens? If one will soon leave for uni etc then it’s worth y you won’t need as much space x

LaDamaDeElche · 26/09/2023 22:45

pineapplecrushed · 26/09/2023 19:24

is this a wind up? Some families live in pokey flats. There is a massive kitchen and sitting room as well as a lounge.

I thought the same. Also, beautiful? I’ve seen sone beautiful period houses and this isn’t one. The bedrooms are soulless and cold looking.

FoodieToo · 26/09/2023 22:57

I must be very strange but I don't like it at all. As a few others have said it looks a bit depressing . Maybe it's just the decor ?
It looks cramped , don't like the stairs in the sitting room .
But I love modern homes and would be stressed living in a house like that !

Cookiesam · 27/09/2023 00:09

That was my immediate thought. It’s pretty though.

WorkerBee83 · 27/09/2023 00:54

Wow it’s stunning and I’d go for this if I was you. Give the kids the bigger rooms as you know what growing teens are like for leaving their bedrooms and that means you get more peace downstairs xx

Pinkyandthebrain96 · 27/09/2023 01:08

My neck of the woods so i know the village really well.It is a lovely village .Buses run regularly to Chester ,never used them as i drive .You have some small shops but for things like clothes and shoes you would need go further afield like Chester .I would absolutely go for your teen's will grow up and move out ,you could make it work .

Tomatina · 27/09/2023 01:39

The interior looks fantastic, full of character, in great shape and pretty spacious. It's a shame they have paved over most of the garden, but you could fix that.

DanielsDancingMonkey · 27/09/2023 10:40

If that is the bottom of your budget, I’d consider trying to buy the field with the rest of your money so that you can be sure no-one else will build on it.

Towdalinenow · 27/09/2023 10:53

If i owned this house i think I’d be quite upset to see it being pulled apart online in this way. It’s their home and I know that any publicity is good, but did they consent to this thread?

pinkstripeycat · 27/09/2023 10:55

Oooh tiny.
If there was scope to extend I’d say yes. This would be far too small for me and my 2 teens. Tiny garden a well which is fine if you’re not an outside person

FawltyTower · 27/09/2023 10:58

I think it's lovely and plenty of space for 3 people.

Those beautiful fields would have me totally on edge though and I'd not consider it if the views were a core reason for why I liked it.

gmor6787 · 27/09/2023 11:44

It’s gorgeous. The views are lovely and it’s not that small. And it’s in a lovely part of the UK.
Your teens will probably be off to Uni or moving in with partners in a few years and you won’t be stuck with a big house to rattle round in. Go for it before it’s snatched up.

RhiWrites · 27/09/2023 12:25

Gorgeous house but bedroom three looks very small and with sloping ceilings too. Teenagers spend a lot of time in their bedrooms, so that’s an issue. Would you be willing to take bedroom three yourself?

martinisforeveryone · 27/09/2023 14:40

RhiWrites · 27/09/2023 12:25

Gorgeous house but bedroom three looks very small and with sloping ceilings too. Teenagers spend a lot of time in their bedrooms, so that’s an issue. Would you be willing to take bedroom three yourself?

Personally I'd let the one who has the smallest bedroom use the downstairs study as a den, on the proviso that if whoever has the larger room moves out first, they then take that and free up the study again.

I wonder if the OP is still reading and what they make of all the comments for pros and cons.

Jeannie88 · 27/09/2023 18:56

It's gorgeous and you have plenty of room out back to build some sort of escape boy/parent room! Doesn't look cramped at all, just invest in that extra space if it does! X

Nicolette42 · 28/09/2023 09:46

Agree with early poster, you need a second loo. Would you have enough cash to build a minor extension beyond the kitchen, where the sheds are, for a downstairs loo and utility?
Alternatively convert bed 4 for this purpose, could also give you room to store outdoor clothing etc

Caroparo52 · 28/09/2023 09:59

Love it. Plenty of room for you and 2 boys. Love the period features. Check sny proposed planning on field behind. Is there a bus to town or walkable to station and schools and shops?
I live in a very old house. Love it everyday.

MadisonAvenue · 28/09/2023 10:12

Nicolette42 · 28/09/2023 09:46

Agree with early poster, you need a second loo. Would you have enough cash to build a minor extension beyond the kitchen, where the sheds are, for a downstairs loo and utility?
Alternatively convert bed 4 for this purpose, could also give you room to store outdoor clothing etc

There’s a second loo in the cloakroom by the front door, it’s pictured on the listing.

Biddie191 · 28/09/2023 10:42

It's beautiful