Opinions please

marjrie_2

dirty_magic wrote: »

I think the cheaper older one is far nicer than the newer one. I think it looks nicer outside, I don't like the newer one at all. Plus it has the kind of kitchen that I hate!

Can you explain to me what it is you hate about the kitchen please?
There is something I'm not sure of but can't put my finger on what.

System

The second one for me too. The garden in the first one is very poor and also the general layout of the second one seems more logical to me.

marjrie_2

dirty_magic wrote: »

I think the cheaper older one is far nicer than the newer one. I think it looks nicer outside, I don't like the newer one at all. Plus it has the kind of kitchen that I hate!

Can you say what you hate about the kitchen, hate is such a strong word, please

deedee71

They both seem like a whole lot of house for retirement. On a practical level, I would be considering:-

• stairs
• access to downstairs loo
• (one has 3 toilets, that's a lot of cleaning)
• a snug living room - no open plan
• less outdoor space to look after
• access to shops, GP, amenities

The above is based on my own parents considerations when they downsized. I'm not saying you're in your dotage lol, perhaps you intend to move again further into your retirement.

deedee71

I like this one - http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-33432249.html

Although I don't know the area at all. (Must get off the internet and back to studying).

marjrie_2

deedee71 wrote: »

I like this one - http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-33432249.html

Although I don't know the area at all. (Must get off the internet and back to studying).

We like that one too, but the back garden is tiny and backs onto a busy ish road, but the house is great.

goggle

well, in your situation I wouldn't buy either! I would look for a smaller bungalow

Best thing my Dad ever did was move out of the larger house into the bungalow. As he's getting older it's far easier to maintain, clean, and generally manage. He now has a manageable garden, yes it's smaller than his last one but plenty to do & keep him busy, yet not so much that it's overwhelming. Very close to shops, buses etc.

I understand that you want a nice sized living space, but the time WILL come when you do not want stairs, a large garden etc - do you want to move now & again in a few years or stay here for a long time?

I don't know the area, but loads of 3 bed bungalows in "Hailsham" that look to have just as much, if not more, living space than the 4 beds you have been looking at!

marjrie_2

goggle wrote: »

well, in your situation I wouldn't buy either! I would look for a smaller bungalow

Best thing my Dad ever did was move out of the larger house into the bungalow. As he's getting older it's far easier to maintain, clean, and generally manage. He now has a manageable garden, yes it's smaller than his last one but plenty to do & keep him busy, yet not so much that it's overwhelming. Very close to shops, buses etc.

I understand that you want a nice sized living space, but the time WILL come when you do not want stairs, a large garden etc - do you want to move now & again in a few years or stay here for a long time?

I don't know the area, but loads of 3 bed bungalows in "Hailsham" that look to have just as much, if not more, living space than the 4 beds you have been looking at!

We would like a bungalow but they seem to be over our budget, can you post any links please?

marjrie_2

Still undecided, and now our buyer is saying he can't wait much longer as he is in rented.

dirty_magic

marjrie wrote: »

Can you say what you hate about the kitchen, hate is such a strong word, please

Sorry I only just saw your post. I just hate modern kitchens, especially white gloss. They're not my style at all, plus I think they'll date really quickly. I think in 15 years gloss kitchens will be the equivalent of an avocado bathroom suite, especially the coloured ones.

I like rustic country style kitchens; belfast sinks and stone floors. Basically the complete opposite of the one in that house! I'm sure lots of people would love that kitchen, just not me!