Me again! Like the house not so desirable area

[Rainbowhairdontcare]

We just viewed this house:
I found this property on the Rightmove Android app and wanted you to see it: www.rightmove.co.uk/s6p/64212273



Pros:
Lots of space, it's quirkiness of all bedrooms being accessed by their own staircases play in our favour. Decent condition and kitchen.

Cons :
No garden (although we barely use it). Decoration needs to be completely redone. TV and speakers are built into the wall so that needs to be replastered. Damp everywhere (although apparently that's normal in Cornwall). Location is not very desirable (although I don't mind it).

We're thinking of offering £190k to at at £195k.

[Rainbowhairdontcare]

Apparently from the potential damp issues, how hard would it be to sell in the future? Bear in mind we don't plant to stay in Cornwall so the house will definitely need to be sold eventually.

[GreenTulips]

Fire trap!!

Makes me go cold

I wouldn’t even look at it

[GreenTulips]

Is that the main drain off the front door? Could that be causing the damp? I’d ask for a drain survey to be done.

[Rainbowhairdontcare]

Maybe I'm naive, but how is it a fire trap if there are two doors?

Yes, that's the main drain but the damp it's coming from the ceilings, on that side so it could be.

[StormcloakNord]

Why are houses in Cornwall usually damp?! I tried to google but couldn't find anything!

[HeronLanyon]

storm
Damp sea air
Granite build with unusual or no foundations. I’ve seen cottages with bedrock as part of floor.
Damp ground - it often feels like a huge sponge !
Hilly so lots of run off from fields and moors.
Granite itself - I’ve found one small old nail can create damp patches through 2 foot walls and feet away from outside culprit - the seams in the stone carry water in odd ways.
Lashing gale force rain driving into walls.
Lots of rain.
Love Cornwall and it does have it sunny hot days but it is damp!

[Rainbowhairdontcare]

In summary dodgy building standards and lots and lots of rain!

Now that I think about all three places I lived in since moving to Cornwall have had some sort of damp or other.

[Jent13c]

I just keep thinking that if you have visitors they need to go through your kitchen and then use your family bathroom...that would stress me out needing to keep all that clean every time. I cant see a way to make it a better layout. I'm not a fan of walking straight into the lounge or stairs off the lounge but obviously that comes down to budget.

When I bought my first flat we made the mistake of trying to get the most square footage for our money rather than thinking of resale potential and it was a bit of a nightmare. We had beautiful big bedrooms and lounge but hated the area and the communal stairs were honestly a nightmare for the whole time we were there. We managed to sell for what we paid (think we got very very lucky) but I'm so glad I'm not stuck with it any more.

[Rainbowhairdontcare]

We barely have any visitors. Although my first house was like that, bathroom next to the kitchen. At that time I did have way more visitors and never thought of it as an inconvenience. Showering and having to go through the kitchen/living room did annoy the hell.out of me but that wouldn't be the case in this house.

[Rachelover40]

Even with just you, husband and children you really need at least one other bath or shower room and toilet.

[Rainbowhairdontcare]

They said no to a £190k offer. I think it's worth £195k DH is more of the idea of £200k. we shall see

[BrokenWing]

Maybe I'm naive, but how is it a fire trap if there are two doors?

If you have an unconscious child in the front room you have to go downstairs, out the back door, around the back of the house and have a front door key to get to them.

[XXcstatic]

If you have an unconscious child in the front room you have to go downstairs, out the back door, around the back of the house and have a front door key to get to them

?? Don't you just walk down the stairs and out the door in the sitting room?

Some of the fire trap comments seem a bit OTT. It's only the first bedroom that is cut off from the rest of the house, isn't it? And it has its own staircase, and is only on the first floor anyway. It's also the furthest from the kitchen, where most domestic fires start, so would have the longest to get out if a fire started at night. I really can't see the problem, as long as you have decent smoke alarms.

[Rainbowhairdontcare]

@XXcstatic you're correct and that's why o struggle to understand the "it's a fire trap" scare.

Most likely that room would be for our 12yo boy.