Opinions

carpetbelly

d900 wrote: »

i
something that would put me off is the amount of grass looks like you need a tractor to cut that.

you;d laugh but it's the first time i've ever seen someone with those mini tractor mowers and that will be left with the house as it's so entertaining riding around having the dogs chase you lol

mlz1413

lostinrates wrote: »

In that case my guess i that you would have more luck getting a price for the extra land (manege is a word for a sand school/outdoor school for horses ) and marketing directly at the equestrian market. Three stables is suitable for an amateur who wants a family home, but most would want 3-5 acres with three stables I guess.

In your position i would really look into this market.

in the horsey world there is a rule 1 horse to 1 acre - so you are looking at a family horse. 3 stables is good 1 for feed & tack, 1 for bedding (straw/shavings take a lot of room) and 1 for the horse.

Also could look at kennels as they like the land to allow dogs to have a run rather than having to take them for a walk - little lawn mower thing is big for them as they like the grass short.

Don't rule out the ordinary market as people who have old steam engines/ old cars want houses with out buildings - or the space to put the buildings and with stables already in place it would probably be easier to add to that area than have to apply for new permission. Also lots of people wanting to grow own veg or a small market gardener might be interested.

carpetbelly

This is why I really enjoy this forum... I ask for opinions on pictures which I get and good ones to but also ideas on maybe opening up the marketing to other avenues. Thankyou all

lostinrates

mlz1413 wrote: »

in the horsey world there is a rule 1 horse to 1 acre - so you are looking at a family horse. 3 stables is good 1 for feed & tack, 1 for bedding (straw/shavings take a lot of room) and 1 for the horse.

Also could look at kennels as they like the land to allow dogs to have a run rather than having to take them for a walk - little lawn mower thing is big for them as they like the grass short.

Don't rule out the ordinary market as people who have old steam engines/ old cars want houses with out buildings - or the space to put the buildings and with stables already in place it would probably be easier to add to that area than have to apply for new permission. Also lots of people wanting to grow own veg or a small market gardener might be interested.

The BHs used to suggest 2 acres for the first horse and i acre every horse there after. But in practice this varies. from none to a lot more. there is also a horsey 'rule' that horses don't do well alone, in general, and therefor two are better than one (again in general);)

Yes, would suit a variety of people but equestrian properties command a premium and the sand school would add value on to the property for that market.

bookduck

Carpetbelly, the joint (two cussions) is in the middle of the sofa's so I got the perception it was a 2 seater.

Ah, so the house on the map is the wrong one. the one pictured is v close to barns cowsheds that V line of buildings in the other side of the road there. Thanks, found the correct on and it and it looks much better than the other one.

carpetbelly

bookduck wrote: »

Carpetbelly, the joint (two cussions) is in the middle of the sofa's so I got the perception it was a 2 seater.

Totally understand that. Like I said, when I first saw the pic I was a bit dissapointed as it's a nice size living room but doesn't really show it. I mean, I'm 5'11" and can sleep very well on those sofas

bookduck wrote: »

Ah, so the house on the map is the wrong one. the one pictured is v close to barns cowsheds that V line of buildings in the other side of the road there. Thanks, found the correct on and it and it looks much better than the other one.

Yeah, seems most map places are slightly out when you put the postcode in. Even my sat nav goes a little funky when I use it to get up there.

So time to look into some equestrian mags then I think to see how to advertise it in them. Or maybe have a word with the agents you think to see if they would push that side of the advertising to?

bookduck

Phirefly wrote: »

These things if anything make the property more, not less appealing. As we all know round here, watching property programmes is a national past-time and buyers are savvy. A house like this gets people thinking goody gumdrops I'm not paying a premium for a quicky facelifted house, and the interior is so blatently in need of an update I'll have no problem convincing the OH to flex some plastic down at Magnet....

I do not subscribe to this way of thinking. I look at the surrounding prices and think how much more work and cost. above the asking price. I would rather pay a premium for a quick fix that is clean and inkeeping, than pay a premium for something I have still to renovate.

This is not a fixer upper, quick sale property. It is a niche market property. a bit remote for many.

dhassen

bookduck wrote: »

Grounds look fine but there is an unfenced pond for young kids to drown in.

lmao


10 characters grr

Phirefly

bookduck wrote: »

I do not subscribe to this way of thinking. I look at the surrounding prices and think how much more work and cost. above the asking price. I would rather pay a premium for a quick fix that is clean and inkeeping, than pay a premium for something I have still to renovate.

eh? You do not subscribe to my way of thinking then go on to pretty much agree with my way of thinking in a roundabout sort of way? What I said was if the price reflected the fact that it needed work then its more desirable. Surely the majority of people in their sane mind would rather pay X minus the price to have a house done up to your own taste than X plus the price to have a house done up to someone elses taste plus a developers premium? Sure not everyone wants to live with work going on, but in the current climate I'd hazard that thats preferable to paying over the odds for a bit of nasty laminate and brand new shell-moulded bathroom suite you'd have to rip out anyway???

Phirefly

bookduck wrote: »

Grounds look fine but there is an unfenced pond for young kids to drown in.

If PN lived there she'd probably strategically place a trampoline next to it.....