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We viewed two houses today in the same village and struggling to decide between. Important background is that we are almost ready with our sale as we pulled out of a purchase due to the survey so don't know how long our buyers will happily wait.
www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/109363166
Built in 2016 and very practical. Lots of storage, sockets, excellent heating system etc. Current occupants' decor is not to our taste (textured ceilings) and we would want to redecorate every room really.
The kitchen is very dark as in the middle of the house with very little natural light. One way to deal with this would be to knock down wall between kitchen and sitting room (just a stud wall). Split sitting room in half with stud wall to make a smaller, cosier sitting room and then have a big kitchen diner. Could put window in to bring in more light as well. Have attached crude drawing to explain plan.
Garden needs work to make child friendly. Would want to rip up the fake grass and the paved sections between the house and summer house and return to turf. Behind the summer house can remain as is.
Struggle a little to think about where DH will work (he works permanently from home).
Is in an area of the village where flooding is not an issue. Is comfortably affordable (we hope we may be able to knock some off as well). Has no chain and sellers say they are happy to move quickly.
www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/106995371
Absolutely stunning house and needs no work (long term would put in a new kitchen but far from urgent). Pictures don't do justice to garden which is huge and lovely. Sound of the river is amazing.
Has a dedicated study which is a massive bonus for DH. The windows and light in the house is incredible.
House is by the river and no flood information available on Natural Resources Wales. The house is raised up from the river and looking at what is online from when the village flooded in 2000 it appears it was the lower side of the river which was the issue.
House is next to a pub, is a family friendly, restaurant style pub but could still be noisy.
Land behind the house has been bought by a developer and has permission for 9 houses. Separated from us by a barn which is available to buy.
Is absolute top end of budget. Crucially sellers want to downsize in the same village and don't appear to be in a rush.
The first house is probably the head choice but the second feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity house. Thoughts very welcome!