Seen a property. Owners have started on a huge refurb project, but for whatever reason haven’t finished.
hasn’t been maintained in 30 years.
owners have started with a big loft extension, but that’s all they’ve done. So everything from new windows, new family bath, kitchen, decor, possibly electric, damp proof etc might need doing.
problem is although it’s now got a big loft bedroom with en-suite, 2 double, one single and family bath on first floor, it feels unbalanced. Ground floor is an ok sized living room, tiny alcove kitchen and small diner.
Looking it as a buyer leaves a dilemma. We’re a family of 5, so great as kids can have a room each. But the kitchen is so small cooking and eating will be a squeeze. No room for a dishwasher or tumble dryer for example.
Dh is saying there’s no point refurbing the rest, it’s throwing money away. As a house with that sort of bedroom space will need living space to match, so at some point it will need the planned downstairs extension doing. We don’t like the current plan, as it just massively extends the kitchen into a huge open plan entertaining space. I’d want a downstairs cloak and utility room adding at least. Cost will be enormous.
would you buy it? Would you do the extension or a simple clean up and redecorate existing?
4 bed houses in London are rare, and obviously it’s priced to reflect it still needs work. I would rather look for a 3 bed with better downstairs space, as kids are young and can share for now. Or get a similar 3 bed where we can get the downstairs extended first, then a loft when kids are older.
Sorry it’s long!