Sorry for my delay in responding to this thread.
@MovingToPlan
Thank you so much for your helpful information and insight I grew up on a family farm so I understand what Chickens need.
I also understand about high-energy dogs I have two Springer Spaniels currently and would love to get a Saluki when the time is right.
The problem that we see with the house is the lack of true family space. My current home (Although much smaller!) does have a Family Kitchen which feels like the heart of the home, A separate diner and living area snug, and a playroom for the children.
The home in Duffield needs a complete rewire and new radiators and there is no central heating to the conservatory just an electric heater which I would worry about the cost of heating it through the Winter months.
I completely agree about the Garden it needs full landscaping it's a bit soulless and dull at the moment, all lawn with no character.
The price is right for Duffield, We would like to be within the village for access to the train station for my husband and connections to the motorway as well as the amenities it offers locally for the Children and me in the short and longer term.
My husband also works from home 4 days a week so we would need to create a quiet study for him, we are currently thinking possibly in the attic.
We need to make the property work for a family with young children, but I can't envision how to do that with the footprint/layout as it stands now.
Of course, I do understand that we all have different expectations and wants when doing up a home but it's more of an experienced ballpark figure of cost for the work required that I am interested in.
And don't worry I won't be ordering a few gallons of Grey Paint.