well we had a look today, number 2's exterior isn't so bad actually, but there's a lot of work to be done on the house. It really needs updating, but there's lots of room around for expansion. Lots of the similar houses in the area have conservatories and double height extensions over the garage at the side, so that's always a possibility. However, it's not in that good an area... it's definitely a bit shabby and there doesn't seem to be much in the way of life around there.
Property 1 was immaculate and gorgeous, but the garden was a bit too small, and there was no where to extend in to if we wanted to. It was really close to town though, a five mins walk and you're on the high street which is great.
We've actually written both properties off now and are thinking about these two...
property 3 is lovely, a really pretty cottage, there's actually a second living room which is nicer than the one shown on the photos. The garages would make a great office, we could keep one and put bifold doors on the other two and convert it in to a home office/guest cottage! The garden is really nice and large too, needs a bit of work but good in terms of size. It's not in the best area but as it's such a nice house I'd be prepared to over look that.
property 4 is really nice, much more spacious and airy than it looks on the photos, the garden is surprisingly large and it's in the more desireable part of town, only a ten minute walk in to the high street. There's very little work to do and the loft is ripe for conversion. The only down side is no off street parking but apparently it's not too difficult to park there, week days are a bit busy but as we'd be at work that wouldn't be a problem for us.
What do you think? Anyone want to buy a 2 bed flat in Battersea, South London so we can get moving now?