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Is this small enough?

tomstickland
tomstickland Posts: 19,538 Forumite
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in Debate House Prices & the Economy
I drive past this house every day. I saw them building about 6 months ago. I've often wondered what it is. Now I know.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-21636425.rsp?pa_n=1&tr_t=buy

Just round the corner is this conversion that's been for sale since a year ago.
Rather than turn an outbuilding in one reasonable house, they tried to turn it into 3 miniscule flats. A definite case of fantasy money making IMO.
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-9718371.rsp?pa_n=1&tr_t=buy
Happy chappy
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  • Chris2685
    Chris2685 Posts: 1,212 Forumite
    Second link doesn't work, but the first one is hilarious... Who is it supposed to be suitable for? The sloping rooves alone knock thousands off its value!
  • tomstickland
    tomstickland Posts: 19,538 Forumite
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    I fixed the 2nd link.

    The house is architect designed though. Much better than a dentist designed one.
    Happy chappy
  • posh*spice
    posh*spice Posts: 1,398 Forumite
    Ingenious:D
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  • Chris2685
    Chris2685 Posts: 1,212 Forumite
    tomstickland wrote: »
    Just round the corner is this conversion that's been for sale since a year ago.
    Rather than turn an outbuilding in one reasonable house, they tried to turn it into 3 miniscule flats. A definite case of fantasy money making IMO.
    http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-9718371.rsp?pa_n=1&tr_t=buy

    It is astonishing how people just keep on making these tiny flats so they can 'make a higher return'... How many people can possibly want these crappy little things?
  • Generali
    Generali Posts: 36,411 Forumite
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    I like the first one. £140k! The ad should read:

    Very small house for sale. Suit solvent midget of limited intelligence.
  • LucyTheDwarf
    LucyTheDwarf Posts: 880 Forumite
    Hahaha! I'd fit in it! But my 6'6" bf would most definitely not :P

    And... it's still way above our price range :(
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  • MoaningMyrtle
    MoaningMyrtle Posts: 1,968 Forumite
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    How are you meant to stand up in the kitchen of the first one? There isn't a picture of the bedroom either.

    Although it is in the catchment of a great seceondary school, maybe your child could live there alone?
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  • Incisor
    Incisor Posts: 2,271 Forumite
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    tomstickland wrote: »
    I drive past this house every day. I saw them building about 6 months ago. I've often wondered what it is. Now I know.
    http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails-21636425.rsp?pa_n=1&tr_t=buy
    You can get this http://www.rightmove.co.uk/viewdetails=wendyhouse for under £195.00
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    To dissolve the people
    And elect another?
  • PasturesNew
    PasturesNew Posts: 70,698 Forumite
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    1st link: I love it. Except its position and price.

    The footprint would suit my needs, but I'd want more outside space, garage, parking, utility room, driveway, not be on the pavement, not be on a corner ... and certainly not at £140k unless it was in an established and well respected area.

    I'm small so the quirkiness would suit me. But only at the right price. Knock a 0 off the end as it stands.
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    in the first one, there is no space for a fridge FREEZER. Presumably one is happy to use an Icebox for the next 25 years while they pay it off :rolleyes:
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
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