The "have a look at this!" thread II

TheGardener

RichardD1970 wrote: »

Overall I quite like it, but some strange bedroom/en-suite decisions. There are enough bathrooms, in the right places, for ever bedroom to be en-suite but for some reason they haven't ??

I get the feeling this may not have started life as a domestic residence o r its been something else at some point - there is an odd feel to it in terms of lay out and an almost office type feel to it.

Bossypants

I like the overall style and taste, but too much matte black and dark grey woodwork for me, makes the whole place feel rather gloomy and oppressive.

chrissie57

TheGardener wrote: »

I get the feeling this may not have started life as a domestic residence o r its been something else at some point - there is an odd feel to it in terms of lay out and an almost office type feel to it.

That's exactly it - my immediate reaction to the 2nd photo was that it looked liked one of the old railway waiting rooms, although its position made that seem unlikely.

Went to have a Google and it has had quite a chequered history - bit of an article about the woman I presume is selling it (article even mentions a cat )

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/15899687.out-about-rescuing-londonderry-dene-house-tucked-away-on-east-durhams-heritage-coastline/

Davesnave

Bossypants wrote: »

I like the overall style and taste, but too much matte black and dark grey woodwork for me, makes the whole place feel rather gloomy and oppressive.

I thought "50 shades of Farrow & Ball Downpipe..."

Dandie89

Davesnave wrote: »

Doesn't look as if there's anywhere for someone to lurk and look in though.

I would not so much be worried about people goggling at me (unlikely ) as keeping the room dark on summer nights and mornings cos I am really bad at sleeping without near complete darkness.

sew_what

Bossypants wrote: »

One of the nicer extensions I've seen on a period property: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-54608229.html

With the sole access next to the takeaway!
https://www.google.com/maps/@50.8995748,-1.1877475,3a,37.5y,118.81h,85.25t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s_JOj3ZpYt72ogk1ImeqcrA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Bossypants

Most expensive bungalow ever? https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-78131747.html

Owain_Moneysaver

Bossypants wrote: »

Most expensive bungalow ever? https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-78131747.html

It's a nice utility room :rotfl: The rest of the house looks straight out of the Argos catalogue.

Doesn't even have a proper dining room.

Bossypants

I quite like the way those French doors look from the outside. Otherwise yes.

yellowbear

Beautifully presented with a modern neutral decor throughout...

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-58037343.html