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Property/DIY

Amazing 1960's Bond Villainesque House

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Lavendersquare · 24/03/2023 15:13

This amazing house is for sale near me and it's the sort of house I would have dreamed of as a child in the late 60's. It reminds me of all those split level modern houses I used to see in films and I could even imagine Roger Moore coming face to face with a Bond villain in a house like this.

Everything is so well thought out, from the miles of fitted wardrobes to the massive downstairs laundry room. I think the price is a steal, although I imagine that the heating bills would be enormous.

Trying to persuade DH to go and have a look, if we bought I'd leave everything pretty much as it is, apart from the acres of awful green carpet.

www.m2ea.co.uk/details/Llanfrechfa/Cwmbran/Torfaen/25661534/

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C4tastrophe · 24/03/2023 15:18

I wouldn’t say that one has aged well.

Longwhiskers · 24/03/2023 15:28

Oooh I love a 60s house. This was on the market near us, a beauty

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/131664575#/?channel=RES_BUY

Lavendersquare · 24/03/2023 18:10

C4tastrophe · 24/03/2023 15:18

I wouldn’t say that one has aged well.

I agree it looks a little unloved but the basic building and all the sixties features are in tact. Some well chosen pieces of furniture would transform it.

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Lavendersquare · 24/03/2023 18:12

@Longwhiskers that is stunning, the gardens alone would make me want to buy it.

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CurlyhairedAssassin · 24/03/2023 18:59

There's lots of that house to like, OP. I love the wood. I think it could look REALLY good if some things were swapped out as I agree things like the green carpets are hideous. Problem is it's been well preserved so things like the kitchens and bathrooms are a kind of historical feature even if they're not very nice. I bet it's been used on telly at some point.

echobeachm · 24/03/2023 20:32

I love them. If you like snooping at mid-century modern houses on Rightmove, try The Modern House estate agents, the photos are beautiful too.

I also like looking at flats in the Barbican or the Golden Lane estate and dreaming if only.

evtheria · 24/03/2023 20:35

I'm feeling it!

EyesOnThePies · 24/03/2023 20:42

I love that house.

Orange Formica kitchen: yes please!
The hall with the black and white tiles, wonderful banisters.

I hope it doesn’t go to some unappreciative heathen.

Greensleevevssnotnose · 24/03/2023 20:44

Damn I can't see it the video doesn't work for me

CocoMascara · 24/03/2023 21:07

I’d love a 60s house and particularly love a colourful bath suite! I’d happily live in either of the houses on this thread!

Cottipus · 24/03/2023 21:19

I love it- it’s been so nicely done and has some wonderful period features. The hallway/staircase is fab. Only needs minimal upgrading, maybe some sympathetic carpets? I’m definitely getting Austin Powers vibes!

3luckystars · 24/03/2023 21:24

I like it too!

Lavendersquare · 25/03/2023 00:03

@Greensleevevssnotnose try this Rightmove link the video works.

www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/132708749

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Lavendersquare · 25/03/2023 00:08

I'm seriously thinking of viewing this house, I love it.

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amyboo · 25/03/2023 07:25

Go for it - I think it's fab. And soooo much space!

MissLucyEyelesbarrow · 25/03/2023 15:43

I love this! So light and I would keep some of the period features, especially the kitchen.

feathers7 · 25/03/2023 17:03

It's a wonderful house! I love that it retains such an original feel. It deserves to be bought by someone who will appreciate it, not strip it bare of it's character.

picklemewalnuts · 25/03/2023 17:24

I love it too, amd it's where we're looking. Sadly, it's not quite the right time for us.

LimeCheesecake · 25/03/2023 17:26

Go view the house!

this one I saw recently has been modernised /updated and lost a lot of the Bond feel - but they are often well laid out houses, usually better than many from 80s.

Check out this 5 bedroom detached house for sale on Rightmove

5 bedroom detached house for sale in Brattle Wood, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 for £1,695,000. Marketed by Savills, Sevenoaks

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/132144422#/?channel=RES_BUY

picklemewalnuts · 25/03/2023 18:26

I think you'd need to spend a bomb, before you got to do anything cosmetic.

Windows
Insulation
Rewiring?

Heating? It's air vent, so not sure how that would work with a reduced carbon system.

SunsetStrip · 25/03/2023 20:33

I love that house, fabulous space. It needs a bit of love but I'm a total 60's hippy at heart.

Itsgottobeme · 25/03/2023 20:44

It is a bit fantastic op.go for it.

FindingMeno · 25/03/2023 20:50

Love it.
Would want an asbestos survey personally.

Daffodilsandbeer · 25/03/2023 20:56

It’s one of those houses where you’re supposed to say it’s awesome, but if you’re totally honest, it’s in need of serious renovation but you can’t say it. Not for me. I’ll own it.

WeAreBorg · 25/03/2023 21:27

I love it! Please have a look and report back it’s awesome!

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