We currently live in a 2 bed split level maisonette with direct access to nice lawned, small garden- we’re in a SE London Borough, zone 4/5.
Would love to stay in immediate area but only really 2 beds that are (barely) affordable.
Looking for 3 bedroom house- we are myself & DH and 2 DC primary aged.
Just seems to be barely anything on the market and most of that is just not affordable or realistic for us, prices seem to have risen exponentially since last summer.
So I’ve spotted 2 houses in the same road in a town next door to us- one is on the market with a well know high street EA, but strangely not listed online or on Rightmove.
The other one is not on the market but I can see it’s now empty & skip on the front lawn- looks like it’s in process of renovation, may come onto market in near future…?!
They are both 3 bedroom semis.
House 1- double driveway, but noticed the back garden is barely there; it’s a paved/patio are, looks smaller than our own modest garden. Price around £625k
House 2- massive looking garden from what I can see from my RM stalking, but overall looks v run down, also noticed there is a shared driveway which puts my DH completely
Which one would you go for?
There is on street parking in the road although I’ve noticed there is also a primary school so I imagine it will get v congested at specific times of the day!
We're on the market but not yet under offer so this question is totally pie in the sky for now but would appreciate any thoughts/advice.
Thanks in advance