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Which house?

40 replies

Mirrorxx · 20/01/2018 17:25

I am in need of advice. We have seen 2 houses that are totally different and cannot make a decision.
House 1 is in the city centre, 10 minutes walk to work. It’s modern and only one living area and 3 bedrooms. Small terrace garden.
House 2 is 20 minutes by train from work. It’s a huge Victorian house with 5 bedrooms and is newly renovated. Don’t know the area as well but the part directly around the house is lovely, not sure of rest of area.
Both are same price but obviously house 2 has commuting costs.
Wwyd?

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SuperLoudPoppingAction · 20/01/2018 17:28

Probably house 2 for me. I have a lot of books and stuff that take up space.
I recently moved into my large victorian house and the commute is quite nice. I read.

jollygoose · 20/01/2018 17:29

House 2 there is no contest, house 1 sounds like you would all be on top of each other to have the space of house 2 sounds like a good recipe for family harmony.

probablynotthesame · 20/01/2018 17:34

Would be house 2 for me but I love Victorian houses!

I guess it depends on what works best for your lifestyle.

If you’re out in the city a lot and would need to get a back home frequently out of public transport hours, and it’s just you/dp then house 1. If you need more than two bedrooms, would use the extra space for family etc then house 2 seems more suitable.

Also depends if you can afford a cleaner Grin

SuperLoudPoppingAction · 20/01/2018 17:35

What do you like to do in your spare time?would you be forever pining for the city?

RandomMess · 20/01/2018 17:37

How many people will be living it?

Bluntness100 · 20/01/2018 17:41

House 2 for me.

HouseworkIsAPain · 20/01/2018 17:51

How many people living in it, any DC? Which house would give you better schools and childcare options? If you don't have DC, is the house move a short term move or long term?

How long is the door to door commute fro the larger house, is it a walk to station then 20min on train then walk to work? Or is it 20min all in?

KittyKK · 20/01/2018 17:51

House 2 gives you space and room to grow. 20 mins commute isn’t excessive at all, Stamp duty is so expensive that I tend to think about long term property next instead of maybe needing another more in future

KittyKK · 20/01/2018 17:51

House 2 gives you space and room to grow. 20 mins commute isn’t excessive at all, Stamp duty is so expensive that I tend to think about long term property next instead of maybe needing another more in future

KittyKK · 20/01/2018 17:54

House 2 gives you room to grow and use new spaces etc as your family changes. 20 mins commute sounds good!

scrabbler3 · 20/01/2018 17:59

I'd ascertain a bit more about the commute, OP. There are a few commuter stations into my local city where the rush-hour trains are already so packed they sometimes don't stop, leaving commuters waiting for the next one which may not stop either. Added to which they're regularly late. One particular line is notorious.

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Mirrorxx · 20/01/2018 18:00

Thanks for the replies.
It’s just the two of us at the moment but hopefully dc in next couple of years.
Door to commute from house 2 with no delayed would be 30 minutes.
It’s the ability to walk to shops and restaurants that draws me to the smaller house.
We aren’t near any family so no help with childcare. Schools would be short drive away in both cases

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Intelinside · 20/01/2018 18:01

House2. A 20 min commute you work sounds like bliss

oldbirdy · 20/01/2018 18:03

I think you need house c: a 3 bed house with 2 receptions and a small garden, in the town.

Neither of these sound ideal. As a couple with no kids, rattling round a big isolated house away from facilities doesn't sound like what you need right now.

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Mirrorxx · 20/01/2018 18:08

Unfortunately there aren’t any 3 bedrooms houses with 2 receptions in the city centre or within walking distance. To get that we have to move to a suburb

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JellyBellies · 20/01/2018 18:10

Which area has better primary and secondary schools? That is what I would pick.

tryingtobethebestican · 20/01/2018 18:21

I'd definitely go for house 2!

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Mirrorxx · 20/01/2018 18:29

We wouldn’t be able to stay in house 1 until secondary school age. Both houses are near good and outstanding primary schools

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SimonBridges · 20/01/2018 18:30

I’m going to be contrary and say house 1.
We live about 20 minutes walk from the town centre with shops, cafes etc. I love it and wouldn’t change it for the world.
Also, we bought a 3 bed with the idea of DC. There were no DC in the end. I don’t want to be doom and gloom but you could end up with a huge house with rooms you simply don’t use.
If you end up not having dc for whatever reason then you’ll be able to make good use of all the bars and cafes.

RandomMess · 20/01/2018 18:39

I would say house 1.

Perfect for a couple who then have a couple of DC. Economical to run, cheap to do up in time and ££.

Save like mad so you have more money to put towards a larger home in the future.

Being close to work and great amenities is huge!!

Evewasinnocent · 20/01/2018 18:46

House 1 for me too

bilbodog · 20/01/2018 18:50

House 2 wins handsdown - victorian family home will hold its value much better than a modern house. You could link to both so we can see?

PickAChew · 20/01/2018 18:56

I think you would regret house 2. Yes, house 1 would be better with another reception room but it sounds like you would miss the lifestyle it offers.

Lowdoorinthewal1 · 20/01/2018 18:58

Rightmove links or it didn't happen.

House 2.

fieldfox · 20/01/2018 19:12

House 2 without a doubt!

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