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dancingsands · 14/08/2023 17:34

1 and 3 have either tiny or no outdoor space, so 2 for me

CatherinedeBourgh · 14/08/2023 17:39

Was going to say the same, but if you don't care about outdoor space, 3 has the extra bathroom which I've always appreciated (unless you live alone).

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HolyParc · 14/08/2023 17:39

It’s 2 of us with school age DC.

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HolyParc · 14/08/2023 17:39

I mean 2 adults and 1 dc ☺️

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Karmatime · 14/08/2023 17:51

2 has the advantage of a long lease and outside space but it’s an awkward shape, particularly the living/kitchen area. Out of the 3 I like the 3rd one best as I’m not keen on new builds and it’s a bit more spacious overall. No garden or even balcony though so I would wait for something else.

Time40 · 14/08/2023 17:53

Grove Road, if it's got parking - because it's prettier, it's bigger, and it's got two bathrooms.

But two of these are showing as sold already?

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HolyParc · 14/08/2023 18:29

@Time40 yes, I am jot buying them, but monitoring the local market and am interested to hear people’s opinion

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HolyParc · 14/08/2023 18:29

@Karmatime hard to get a garden with out budget but yes first choice would be a maisonette or garden flat

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CatsOnTheChair · 14/08/2023 18:36

I actually like the layout of the smallest (which is the only one not sold).
But it might be too small for 3?

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Coronationstation · 14/08/2023 19:17

A separate kitchen to the living room is a must for me which leaves property 1, but that kitchen is pretty tiny and the table looks like it’s practically in the oven.

Newtt · 14/08/2023 19:25

Have you checked out school catchment areas (and entrance requirements) - or will DC be going private?

That would also be a consideration for me in your circumstances.

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HolyParc · 14/08/2023 20:07

Yes schools are all fine, just curious to see what people would pick

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pilates · 14/08/2023 20:11

Is there no way you can afford a small freehold property?

Gemini202 · 14/08/2023 20:12

I’d choose 1

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HolyParc · 14/08/2023 20:12

@pilates I was waiting for the freehold comment🤣 not really, unless it’s an absolute wreck and we don’t have budget for reno.
This area is very £££

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pilates · 14/08/2023 20:16

Leasehold properties are such a minefield.

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HolyParc · 14/08/2023 20:18

@pilates well yes but we can’t afford a house where we want to live as it’d cost £200K more than these properties. We are looking for a share of freehold or a 900years lease type of place

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midsomermurderess · 14/08/2023 20:19

The second one. I hate the alcove kitchen arrangement in the third, and the first seems very cramped, with your washing machine in the bathroom.

SpamFrittersYouSay · 14/08/2023 20:22

I know Surbiton well.

I'd go with No3

Brilliant School nearby.

Lovely village atmosphere.

pilates · 14/08/2023 20:26

Fair enough @HolyParc

LivelyBlake · 14/08/2023 20:45

3 - share of freehold plus 2 bathrooms.

Although I like 1 a lot too

Plankingplanks · 14/08/2023 20:45

My sister used to live in the block on option 1! Option 4 looks best for space overall but I'd hate the open plan living area

Beachwaves127 · 14/08/2023 20:50

I’d pick one can’t really explain why other than I like the feel of it (from the pics!)

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HolyParc · 14/08/2023 20:51

Interesting how nobody likes n2!

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