Would YOU live in a house like this...

vansboy

Hi Again Moneysavers!

For those of you kind enough to comment on the post I made a few months back, we've still not found anywhere, but what about this....

One of 7 in a close, small village location, 1970's build, 4 bedroom detached, good plot size, not overlooked & not to likely to get any further development around (conservation area - whatever that means.)

Sounds OK so far? BUT... It's a Canadian design, each of the houses are similar, are mainly timber construction but are not log cabins!! So look timber lap cladding front, PVC windows & brick sides.

Then we find, UPSTAIRS is actually DOWNSTAIRS!!! This means a large living area, further extended by a verhanda to the rear, with steps to the, very leasent, garden.

So what I'm reall asking, is what does everyone think, or better still, doeas anyone, or maybe already have, livedin an upside down house??

The whole place needs updating, which is ideal for us & the location is pretty much fine, too. So not into what its's worth etc etc - just your opinions on this style of living!!

Thanks in advance!!

VB

RabbitMad

stick up the right move link so we can all have a good nosey

lynzpower

Have you checked uyour mortgage will cover you to buy timber construction. I dont know if this is an issue, Id presume it would be.

I would certainly live in an upsdie down house like that, Ive been in something similar when ski-ing ( not in canada!) and it was gorgous.

sciencegeek

i love having the living space upstairs. not something you can usually enjoy unless you happen to have a 3 story house. Sounds good to me.

arthur_dent_2

My best friend lived for many years in an upside down house. It really makes very little difference once you have got used to it.:)

TJ27

A mate of mine lives in huge 3 storey house, set in eights acres, and made completely of timber (apart from the chimney.) He managed to get a mortgage without too much trouble. It's in an absolutey stunning location, with superb views up and down a river, and a fantastic pub at the bottom of his garden. He loves it. So do I when i visit.

Doozergirl

I'm in a three storey with an upstairs living room. I am converted! It is so light and sunny, I can see the weather coming and I can spy on all the neighbours from up here! LOL!

I would love to have an upside down house - it makes perfect sense if you are built into a hill. You get the light for living accommodation upstairs, access to the garden and the darker, sleeping rooms, downstairs.

I want it ! Buy it!

epz_2

timber houses can be a bit of a problem to sell, i remember seeing a 3bed in darly a small village outside glasgow sit on the market for over a year.

that said at 4 beds i doubt youll need the space, only issue i could see would be if your kids turn into teenagers, first if there is going to be sod all to do in a small village and secondly if anyone stays up late they might wake you up by walking about over you.

that said it wouldnt put me off as long as the price was right and it had enough space.

Vickicb

I love upside-down houses! Buy it!

And post a link so we can have a good look at it!

pusscat

I have a 3 storey townhouse with bedroom/office on the ground floor, living in the middle and bedrooms on the top.

I love having my living space in the centre of the house - views are better, less flies come in through the windows when they are open and you can nose at your neighbours more without them seeing you!

Disadvantage is that if you want to eat in the garden or anything you have to carry all the stuff up and down the stairs.

Overall I highly recommend it!

Puss
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daisyroots_2

We have an upside down house, and I love it - you can come home in the evening and just go to bed - no stairs to climb. The kitchen and living area are lovely and light, too. On the downside, all the shopping has to be carried upstairs. You get used to it very quickly, though, and I wouldn't let a little thing like that sway me one way or the other about buying.