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Aibu to make an offer on house in Hornchurch

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 13:53

Aibu to make an offer? What do people think if this house?
www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/121922096#/?channel=RES_BUY

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 13:54

Dh says it's too Essex (the house and area)

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yellowsuninthesky · 09/04/2022 13:56

Well the house is very nice (as it should be for that price!) except for the galley kitchen. Not sure about the area, although I had a boyfriend at school originally from Hornchurch (he lives in Bristol now). I don't know that side of London/edge of Essex at all.

SummaLuvin · 09/04/2022 13:56

can you explain what would be unreasonable about offering on a house? Surely you would only be unreasonable if you offered intending to take back your offer later on?

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 13:56

Summaluvin
In case I regret it

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 13:59

@yellowsuninthesky
Yes also don't like the living room (decor) and it seems quite thin too. And not sure about Essex either.

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Clarinet1 · 09/04/2022 14:03

The living room decor could be changed. What are your concerns about Essex? I used to live in Dagenham.

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 14:04

Where do you live now? Not in Essex? A lot of things such as the reputation, the people (think towie).

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 14:06

Also it says the bedrooms are 4 doubles which they're clearly not!

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DecentPleasant · 09/04/2022 14:07

The galley is the utility.
It’s a lot of money for an area you don’t know. My friend used to live near there, was quiet area, parking issues in road. Nice schools and sixth form.
I think the kitchen isn’t very nice but love the floor and it looks well kept. Hornchurch is lively and pleasant.

Elaine2468 · 09/04/2022 14:07

@yellowsuninthesky that's the utility though not the kitchen. Very narrow but probably fine for just going in to bung the washing on. The actual kitchen looks nice.
I like it but agree some rooms look a bit small.
I'm not sure I'd want to settle for something I didn't love for that sort of price. So if either of you aren't sure then I wouldn't do it.

IcedOatLatte · 09/04/2022 14:07

@SummaLuvin

can you explain what would be unreasonable about offering on a house? Surely you would only be unreasonable if you offered intending to take back your offer later on?
I think some posters don't realise that there are actually other topics and think that everything has to be framed as an AIBU

I don't think anyone can possibly tell you whether you should make an offer, how can we say when we know nothing about you?

Very odd question

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 14:11

@Elaine2468interesting . I think the area is going downhill too. When did your friend live there?

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girlmom21 · 09/04/2022 14:12

The only issue with the house is the living room wallpaper which will cost all of £100 to change.

If you're not keen on the area, though, I don't know why you'd bother. Have you viewed?

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 14:14

@girlmom21 and the carpets too I think

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Popetthetreehugger · 09/04/2022 14:14

I think it’s very good for the price , I think it’s best of surrounding area . Decor is very essex and grey but easy to change ( have spent last few months viewing houses in essex at this and up price ) schools good I think , Ursuline very good name . Essex is not for the faint hearted, but is anywhere this close to London?

Lamerexo · 09/04/2022 14:20

@Mumof3curly

Where do you live now? Not in Essex? A lot of things such as the reputation, the people (think towie).
What is the reputation...
Hutchy16 · 09/04/2022 14:22

What a stupid post

EinsteinaGogo · 09/04/2022 14:25

Is this a friend's house that you have a grudge against, OP?

Doesn't sound like you have any intention of finding positives.

Ladywinesalot · 09/04/2022 14:27

You have the district line as a 5 min walk, and I’m sure that house belonged to a TOWIE star.
The one where the sisters talk about their kids.

And it’s a lovely home.

What snobs to say it’s too Essex. You must live in a right shit hole.

BertieQueen · 09/04/2022 14:27

Know the area very very well. Personally would not pay that to live there. Sorry.

scandihouse · 09/04/2022 14:32

It's a lovely house and the decor can be easily changed. Not sure why you're buying in the area when you don't seem to like it or know much about it. I live in Essex (not originally from here), quite close to Hornchurch and there are lots of really good things about the area - great schools, easy to get into London, nice community feel, lots of parks and open green spaces.

DFOD · 09/04/2022 14:34

@EinsteinaGogo

Is this a friend's house that you have a grudge against, OP?

Doesn't sound like you have any intention of finding positives.

That’s what I was sensing ….
saggyhairyass · 09/04/2022 14:38

I'd redecorate but it's got "good bones". It's in a great location (Hence the price?) and there's tons of space. If I had £800k I'd put in an offer.

Clarinet1 · 09/04/2022 14:38

I now live in SE London. Initially moved to be nearer my late DM and to get a slightly larger place in a more central area and also nearer to where I was working at the time, not specifically because I didn’t like Essex. I’m far from being what you might think of as a stereotypical Essex girl and, while those types do exist, I found a fair amount of people who shared my interests. You don’t mention DC but, if schools are a factor, I believe Coopers Company and Coborn is well thought-of and gets good results. If you want to know the main thing that I objected to about Dagenham though, it was the fact that, at the time I was there, ww had several BNP councillors!

Robin233 · 09/04/2022 14:39

It looks a lovely house.