I don't know what to think about these. But they keep cropping up when we're house hunting. Just been looking at one that seems amazing at first glance - lofty ceilings, huge rooms, fantastic views, more original features than you can shake a stick at and surrounded by wonderful communal parkland in addition to a private bit of garden.
But something about the whole idea of a divided up house makes me cautious. There would always be neighbours to deal with with roofs and suchlike, and would it be just, well, odd living in a wing of a country house with other people in other wings, set apart down a long drive through parkland?
In some ways I think it could be fab for kids - open your door and off they go straight into countryside. No roads to worry about. Or would it be isolating? The one I'm currently looking at is only a mile from a very nice small town, so it's not like it's the middle of nowhere even though it would feel rural.
Anyone live in a place like this or know anyone who does, and can offer any insights? I just don't know what to think.
Ta.