Another which house would you buy question

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For a middle-aged retired couple with no children who would mostly be travelling over the winter

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/164994728

This one is so charming but old fashioned and while we could live with the kitchen and bathroom for a while they would need replacing pretty soon

or

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/166353134

Totally renovated but not cosy and mid-terraced rather than end of terrace

My heart says the first one but my head the second.

I couldn’t live in a house with the bedrooms upstairs and bathroom downstairs. And I’m not fond of number 2 either.

And the 1st one looks to be opposite a school. Maybe lots of traffic and noise.

The first is far superior to my eye

Neither is right to retire too.

First one isn't great to lock up and leave over the winter.

Thanks all, some very good points I hadn't thought of. We did have a house previously with only a downstairs loo and for some reason I didn't really mind that ..but it's true we're not getting any younger.

We do need to be on Arran for various reasons but yes the ferry situation is a worry for sure.

I can't picture myself in a grey soulless place so I think 2 is a no go really

definitely not no 1 because it will be a cold money sink and the downstairs loo is a problem.

I think 2 could be painted / redecorated to get rid of the grey and have a bit more character without too much expense. or keep looking.

I really like no 2.
Benefit of holiday neighbours is that if you don't get along, they will be gone very soon!

Totally agree. Neither suitable in old age, grim thought I know but you have to consider it.

The first is poky with lethal stairs and down stairs bathroom.

The second is a holiday home and holiday makers either side of you will be a nightmare.

The first one is lovely, but the second one will be warmer, drier and cheaper to run. It will look a lot cosier when it’s full of your stuff and is lived in as a home.