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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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LndnGrl · 09/04/2022 17:18

That decor is horrific, although I knew what it would be before I clicked the link.

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 17:19

@LndnGrl what made you know that?

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UncomfortableSilence · 09/04/2022 17:20

Hope that link works?

I've been in Hornchurch 16 years and Upminster before that. Elm Park bit of Hornchurch is less desirable as is the area going down towards Roneo Corner but there are still some lovely houses the further you go into those areas the cheaper the houses will be, so you really want to stay central within easy reach of the tube. £800k is really top money for Hornchurch. Do you need schools?

Clickncollect · 09/04/2022 17:23

@mumof3curly I don’t think you can go wrong around Upminster High Street, Upminster Bridge (where Westland Avenue) is and Hornchurch itself. The Elm Park end is probably the least desirable as it’s more urban and going towards Dagenham.
Personally I love the area as there are plenty of bars and restaurants for various ages, lots of lovely country parks such as Harrow Lodge (which is the area I live), great transport and easy to get into London. Plus easy for me to visit family and friends further into Essex by train or road. Schools are also good so the area suits people with or without children.

HundredMilesAnHour · 09/04/2022 17:32

[quote BakeOffRewatch]This one looks like it’d be really quiet with the park at the back, fewer neighbours blaring music in summer! www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/121559645[/quote]
This is a horrible area to live. Just near Gallows Corner with tons of traffic (often gridlocked) and very little that appeals unless being near a big Tesco and busy main roads is your main priority.

The Hornchurch house is in a much nicer location. Shenfield is too far out unless you're making an active decision to be too far out for the tube.

MySecretHistory · 09/04/2022 17:40

They have ripped the soul out of what should be a nice period property.
Paying for someones elses- very very poor- taste

MySecretHistory · 09/04/2022 17:42

@BakeOffRewatch

I love this one, 800k is way above my budget though! www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/121839830

The garden is huge, one of the neighbours has a swimming pool!

Much much nicer house- renovated with respect
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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 18:03

@MySecretHistory
I get what your saying. But most of Essex seems like that.

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changmynameasoversharing · 09/04/2022 18:10

no wardrobes in most of the smaller rooms

Ohquietone · 09/04/2022 18:19

What are your requirements outside of being able to get into London? Have you looked at Bishops Stortford? Sawbridgeworth? Saffron Walden? All nice towns.

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 18:26

Being on the tube is a plus tbh

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LndnGrl · 09/04/2022 18:29

[quote Mumof3curly]@LndnGrl what made you know that?[/quote]
I knew what the decor would be by your dh's description of it being too 'Essex'.

I rightly assumed it would practically be a Mrs hinch clone.

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 18:33

@LndnGrl
That made me LOL
yes that is a put off about Essex. The showy offy, nouveau Riche types and tastes!

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 18:39

Had to Google mrs hinch 😁

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Qwill · 09/04/2022 18:48

Well it’s quite a good price. Depends if you like the area and the commute is ok? Where do you live now?

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 18:49

Sussex

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CellophaneFlower · 09/04/2022 18:52

@Ahrightsoted

That's actually more Emerson park than Hornchurch and is an expensive area. Not sure what u mean by the area going downhill! I live in Hornchurch by the way Hmm
If you live in Hornchurch you should know that certainly isn't emerson park Confused One end of that road is almost on Hornchurch High Street and the other, where the house is situated, is practically Upminster Bridge.
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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 18:58

^ oops

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 19:50

I didn't say I lived there btw

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EatsQuorn · 09/04/2022 19:55

Chelmsford is nice imo , also look at Hatfield Peverel , it has a station but depending where the house is , you might hear noise from the A12 , next station along from that is Witham.

CellophaneFlower · 09/04/2022 20:03

@Mumof3curly

I didn't say I lived there btw
Was that in reply to my comment? If so I was clearly replying to another poster who said they do live in Hornchurch Confused
Silverclocks · 09/04/2022 20:06

It's very of It's time and place. Chelmsford is much less Towie than Hornchurch.

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 20:08

@Silverclocks
What does it mean it's very of it's time and place? Thanks

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Silverclocks · 09/04/2022 20:09

I know from my work that Shenfield/Brentwood have developed a huge problem with gangs over the last 5-8 years.

Although the residents in the nicer bits are probably blissfully unaware, it's a big problem in the schools.

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Mumof3curly · 09/04/2022 20:10

@Silverclocks thanks for that

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