Before I start, I know that this is a bit mad and it sounds like we want the moon on a stick, but bear with me.
We have £500k cash.
Both can work from anywhere.
Current property is sold, we are confident that we can find another buyer if it all fell through. We had 3 offers on this house, it's a desirable area etc.
We don't want to dick anyone around, similarly we want to find the right place for us.
In addition to our cash we could get up to £500k mortgage. We don't want to buy a £1 million house, we want to buy a house and make it the way we want.
Ideally we want to buy a house for £500k, and take up to £200k mortgage for 'improvements'.
We are middle aged. DCs have left home.
We have difficult relationships with both sets of our parents, they are all in the South West. We want to be far enough away, but not too far. Am the only daughter on my side & only wife on DH's side, if we stay, care of parents will fall to me.
We want:
A house with views, maybe on a hill or in a valley, with views. Areas we would consider (price permitting):
Herefordshire
South Wales inc Carmarthenshire/Pembrokeshire
Anywhere on the Wales/England border, up to and including Shropshire
The house;
4+ beds
Plenty of outside space - at least 1/2 an acre
Lots of parking inc space for double garage if one doesn't already exist
Outbuildings if possible
We want to be able to sit and enjoy dinner in the sunset.
We particularly like South Wales
One example of the type of house we like:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/123993128#/?channel=RES_BUY
All ideas gratefully received and considered!
Thank you
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Can you find this house please?
TheHillsAreAliveWithTheSoundOfEtc · 27/01/2023 04:23
Orangetapemeasure · 27/01/2023 06:17
Slight de-rail….but why do you want a 4 bed house if there are only 2 of you? It’s sounds like you are at the stage in life where you should be downsizing……
Carrotpuffs · 27/01/2023 07:05
I know this isn't the point of the thread but I absolutely cannot believe this comment: Am the only daughter on my side & only wife on DH's side, if we stay, care of parents will fall to me.
Why?!?!?
Orangetapemeasure · 27/01/2023 06:36
@greenspaces4peace a two bed isn’t suitable for a growing family either.
SollaSollew · 27/01/2023 11:19
Oooh I love these threads!
Around your budget but needing work, within 20 miles of Shropshire, I've really focused on mountains!
www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/96562885#/?channel=RES_BUY
www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/129559289#/?channel=RES_BUY
www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/129590258#/?channel=RES_BUY
www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/128278973#/?channel=RES_BUY
This one has a 2 bed cottage you can live in while doing the work www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/128266979#/?channel=RES_BUY
Orangetapemeasure · 27/01/2023 06:17
Slight de-rail….but why do you want a 4 bed house if there are only 2 of you? It’s sounds like you are at the stage in life where you should be downsizing……
GoodChat · 27/01/2023 06:55
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GoodChat · 27/01/2023 06:58
I love house porn www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/125990225
NameChange005 · 27/01/2023 11:42
A 4 bed house is going to have a much bigger downstairs area, apart from anything else.
Orangetapemeasure · 27/01/2023 06:17
Slight de-rail….but why do you want a 4 bed house if there are only 2 of you? It’s sounds like you are at the stage in life where you should be downsizing……
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