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My mum calls these kitchens show off kitchens. Probably most complicated thing done there is putting bread into a toaster.hjd said:
I agree. Also kitchen is very small for a property that size. Maybe they only use the kitchen for display purposes?holyrottweiler said:
Is it just me or is the way they put up their pans on picture number 7 a bit naff/pretentious?hjd said:In the description for this one:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-71483691.html- Kitchen With Separate Panty Room
On a similar note, a friend moved into a house last year and oven, which was fitted 3 years prior was never used since installation as the shelves were at the bottom of the oven wrapped in plastic. Neighbour said previous owners always had takeaways, ready meals or ate out.2 -
I'm wondering how long the owner has spent warming their hands on the three bar fire (while avoiding the drips from the ceiling) before deciding just to cash in their £2.5m asset after all.blue_max_3 said:https://www.lurotbrand.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-for-sale/pindock-mews-maida-vale-london-w9/5094
For the same price as that derelict castle in it's own grounds previously. Talk about extremes!
(and what the two mystery cars are!)4 -
Surely a couple of Ferrari's. Hard to believe people could live like that. Bet the neighbours are pleased it's up for sale, finally!davidmcn said:I'm wondering how long the owner has spent warming their hands on the three bar fire (while avoiding the drips from the ceiling) before deciding just to cash in their £2.5m asset after all.
(and what the two mystery cars are!)1 -
There are so many reasons why that home is poor value for moneysammyjammy said:Apologies if its already posted but the Grand Designs "Ferris Bueller" house is for sale!
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-95132618.html
Doesn't look any different to when it was finishedIf you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0 -
You've heard of built-in shoe cupboards?hjd said:In the description for this one:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-71483691.html- Kitchen With Separate Panty Room
A kind word lasts a minute, a skelped erse is sair for a day.1 -
One or two of these have already appeared here.
I don't know if we had them first or later:
https://www.vice.com/en_uk/topic/london-rental-opportunity-of-the-week
A kind word lasts a minute, a skelped erse is sair for a day.1 -
I was expecting to see someone sitting on the loo reading the paper.SallyDucati said:
That's hilarious. Not much sign of a tidy up for the pictures either! It is STC though so someone saw through the clutter.od244051 said:0 -
Highlights include:od244051 said:- One Bathroom
- Double Glazed (Where Specified)
- Potential To Extend (Subject To Permission))
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hjd said:In the description for this one:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-71483691.html- Kitchen With Separate Panty Room

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Have a look at the fourth picture......probably the biggest mattress I've ever seen. It is described as a "mezanine sleeping area".
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/property-70784181.html
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