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Which house?

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Greggers2017 · 30/06/2019 12:31

Me and DP are looking to move to a bigger house. We have 4 children. DD 12, DSD 11 and DS 10 and a new baby.
We have found two houses we like and are unsure which would make the better family home.
This is the first house
www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-72041323.html
And this is the second one
www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-71949502.html

What's your opinions? Obviously we would put our own mark on it decoration wise.

OP posts:
iddybiddymum · 30/06/2019 12:48

I like the 1st one it looks like a nice area

JassyRadlett · 30/06/2019 12:54

I don’t know anything about the areas, but house 2 wins for me by a mile for layout - the downstairs looks much more practical and flexible for living with older kids and teens in particular.

ThisIsBonIver · 30/06/2019 12:55

Both have pros and cons...which is best for the DC schools?

superram · 30/06/2019 12:56

I prefer house 1 anyway, master suite is amazing. House 2 is an ex council house which will affect value.

Ohhgreat · 30/06/2019 12:57

Assuming the locations are similar - second one by a mile! Layout much more child friendly

Hawkmoth · 30/06/2019 13:01

Could you, in the future, save up and convert the outdoor building in 1? We are planning some self contained accommodation for our new house, knowing how tough it is likely to be for our kids to buy somewhere.

funmummy48 · 30/06/2019 13:01

House 1 looks more interesting and looks light and airy.

EL8888 · 30/06/2019 13:05

1 for me. Appears to have more space and an amazing master bedroom. Outbuildings are a bonus as well

imsorryiasked · 30/06/2019 13:13

Definitely 1 based on the house details alone as i dont know the areas.
- I'm envious that you can get an amazing 6 bed house for less than a 3 bed costs here

fakeniceperson · 30/06/2019 13:39

House 1 is far nicer. No contest.

LittleFairywren · 30/06/2019 13:49

House 1.

Oblomov19 · 30/06/2019 14:03

Hard to tell. What about the areas? Close to schools etc? What are your priorities OP?

allabouteve1 · 30/06/2019 14:11

I'd go with the first one. I do t like coming into a house straight into a room like you do in the second I like a hall way plus the master room in the first is lovely.

FreeFreesia · 30/06/2019 16:56

House 2. Would always choose 2 floors in preference to three. It looks to be in a better position. House 1 on the map looks close to the industrial estate.

Floralnomad · 30/06/2019 17:03

I’d probably keep looking however of the 2 I’d go for house 2 because although it’s ex council which may affect value it’s actually properly designed as a 5 bed whereas house 1 has the downstairs footprint of a much smaller house purely because they’ve gone into the loft . Lovely bedrooms are all well and good but most families spend most time in the actual living rooms .

LikeARedBalloon · 30/06/2019 17:03

Definately house 1. Love the space and the way it's spread over multiple floors means everyone will feel more like they've got their own space iyswim

FreeFreesia · 30/06/2019 17:05

Would move out just a little more and get a 5 bed detached for same money.
www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-70818130.html

Expressedways · 30/06/2019 17:15

Keep looking? House 1 is nice but the living space is too small compared to the number of bedrooms and the overlooked garden is awful. House 2 is nice but it’s also ex council and that could affect the future value and resale potential.

LauderSyme · 30/06/2019 17:15

I like the style of House 1 much more, it has more character than House 2. It also has considerably more space square footage wise, including a cellar and outbuildings which could perhaps be converted into living space in the future. It also has three bathrooms which must surely be a bonus with 3 kids not far off teenagerhood! I also think that with a largish family, House 1 offers more options for each of you to find your own space and do your own thing rather than feeling 'on top of each other'. House 1 by a mile for me Smile

IDontGiveABagOfDicks · 30/06/2019 17:20
  1. For the extra floor. Always helpful with teenagers.
JoJoSM2 · 30/06/2019 17:33

Based on how your living is now, haven't you got a wish list of things you'd like to make your family life easier?

PancakesAndMapleSyrup · 30/06/2019 17:38

I can't believe the prices!! Makes me want to throw up, (live down south in rented as we can't afford to buy here)

Villanellesproudmum · 30/06/2019 17:52

House 1. Really dislike 2. Its dull with no character.

Original poster
Greggers2017 · 30/06/2019 21:53

We've been looking more at bedrooms for the kids rather than character of the house. The kids can all get to the schools they are at now in the two locations, fairly easily and I have family close by for childcare when I return to work.
I'm from Sheffield originally and moved back up here fairly recently. Wanted all the kids to have their own rooms.

OP posts:
flirtygirl · 01/07/2019 12:26

I liked no 2 until I compared room sizes.
No 1 without a doubt, due to room sizes and out buildings. I'd buy it if I lived up there.

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