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my husband loves one house, me the other.

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SeasonalVag · 15/11/2015 16:41

After six months of intensive house hunting, I fell on love with one house, my husband with another. Each house is similar to our respective childhood homes, so one is a 1930s detached, the other 1970s.

Based on location, we chose my husbands favourite...it's significantly nearer my son's school, but I'm so disappointed and upset, I've actually taken to my bed to get my head around this house which is nice enough but my one stab of buying a house and really loved the other one.

Is it normal to feel so upset....I just wanted a house I loved and would be disappointed if my husband was this childish.
Secretly I'm hoping the offer gets rejected

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InkerDink · 16/11/2015 19:02

We had the Heswall v West Kirby choice a few years ago and ended up choosing Heswall. I think that both are lovely towns to live in but Heswall had the edge for us.

Have you viewed this property yet? www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-36207129.html
I know it needs some updating but it's in a lovely quiet road and close to Heswall centre.

Just thinking in terms of high schools for your DC, it seems like you are counting on your DS passing the 11+ and going to CGGS.
If you choose Heswall then he will have the option of either CGGS or Wirral Grammar as there are good bus services to both. If things don't go so well in the 11+ then Neston is a fantastic comprehensive school, so being in Heswall would give him that option. (I know your DC are still young but these choices will become important in a few years).

Good luck in your search OP. I hope you find a lovely new home.

longestlurkerever · 16/11/2015 20:36

Ooh I like that one

TheoriginalLEM · 16/11/2015 21:18

I love love love your chioce seasonal - that probably doesn't help. Its interesting that you say he deserves to have the choice becuse he works so hard so that you can stay at home. Well I presume you are not sitting on your arse all day at home.....just saying

pinechesterdrawers · 16/11/2015 21:23

what beautiful houses, even the ones with dodgy 80s decor, so much potential after a rewire and bit of plastering! that said, your favourite is miles ahead. (not much help as dont know the area!)

Mintyy · 16/11/2015 21:26

I'm completely confused about which houses we're discussing.

No one is saying go for the hideous bungalow are they???

SilverOldie2 · 16/11/2015 21:42

Definitely prefer the 1930's one. If it's 30k cheaper you can do so much with that.

RaphaellaTheSpanishWaterDog · 17/11/2015 00:35

Yours wins hands down for me Seasonal

I confess I'm not a fan of 'newer' houses......in fact 1920s/1930s is probably the newest I'd ever go for (have owned Tudor, Georgian & Victorian although current 1850s does have a 1920s extension so I admit I'm biased ), but the 1930s one just looks more homely/characterful, plus the garden is gorgeous and while I'm not familiar with the location it sounds lovely compared to your DH's choice.

CheerfulYank · 17/11/2015 00:51

I like yours best OP.

Postchildrenpregranny · 17/11/2015 01:02

We did what you did flowery and bought a 1954 'box', not especially pretty from the outside, which I did not love and did not expect to be my 'forever' house . Property prices were going through the roof (1988)and we wanted a fourth bedroom and to live in a particular school catchment (don't judge me ) . We had to make a very swift decision, having looked at about 15 houses.
27 years later I actually rather like it .We revamped the kitchen , losing two doors, and added a conservatory to the kitchen , so we can eat in it (not as posh as it sounds), and put in hardwood floors .It has made a huge difference . Plus the rooms (apart from the bathroom) are apppreciably bigger than most more modern houses (the master bedroom is huge) and it is very well built. You could also easily do a loft conversion . It has functioned well as a 'machine for living' for the four of us -it is one of a trio of quiet roads but near a main road, it is in easy walking distance of our (excellent) preferred schools, has very good transport links and a small row of shops nearby , and the garden isn't really overlooked . We were going to downsize/move area but have decided against and will do some refurbishing soon, as the DCs have flown . LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION , every time .

SoupDragon · 17/11/2015 07:33

Mintyy

House 1

House 2

poocatcherchampion · 17/11/2015 13:38

Thank you what I think that glass is the other option. I'll have a look

poocatcherchampion · 17/11/2015 13:38

Dare I ask how much you paid for it?
Thanks!!

Jibberjabberjooo · 17/11/2015 14:22

Personally I wouldn't want the big conservatory. My in laws have one and it's boiling in Summer and freezing in winter, they only use it half the year as they don't want to pay to heat it.

The 70s house isn't that bad. It needs work so could look good, the rooms are a good size and the garden is big. Schools were the priority for us when we bought.

IssyStark · 17/11/2015 17:21

I've never understood why people put faux leaded windows on 70s houses when re-doing the windows, that's what puts me off and I usually adore 70s houses. Plus I think the stairs and the kitchen ceiling are fab - they are the original features so don't change them if you do go for it.

But based on later info about the semi-done loft and relative distance to secondary school, I'd probably be in favour of the 30s one, if I could afford a gardener every now and then!

Bearbehind · 17/11/2015 19:24

It could be worse, OP, your husband could have fallen in love with house house squinkie linked to! wonders if she is the vendor as it's the only possible explanation for linking to that monstrosity

I don't really understand why the 70's house won given that was based on the location and proximity to a school that your children won't be attending for long and the, much nicer 30's house, is close to secondary school.

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SeasonalVag · 18/11/2015 13:06

Well to be fair....I drove around the 70s location yesterday....its very nice. It is.

I dont like it as much as the other one stylistically but my gut instinct is telling me it might be the right one, really.

We're seeing them both at the weekend. I'm just a bit resistant to paying 30m more for a house that is on half the plot and is overlooked....but I can imagine my children being happy there. I know we'd sell it quickly....I know that just some modernisation would raise the value especially if I tackle the outside. If I stuck bay windows all over....and rendered if white....it could look almost pretty....couldn't it?

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TreadSoftlyOnMyDreams · 18/11/2015 13:31

The gallery on this website might give you some inspiration. The trouble is that it already sounds like you are buying at the top of your budget.

If you plug "1970s house exterior makeover uk" into Google you'll get lots of before and after shots.

Which home is the better construction from an insulation perspective?

TreadSoftlyOnMyDreams · 18/11/2015 13:42

www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-50687782.html?premiumA=true