Really confused about what I want :(

strawb_shortcake

danlightbulb said:

What do you think about this one:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/84183691#/
It has a drive, garage, living areas on the opposite side from the party wall, end of a cul-de-sac, seems in reasonable condition, well within budget.

I don't know what ambition I could have to improve it though?

I saw that one earlier but wasn't sure if someone had already flagged it.
Seems a nice house, and you've got the garden to develop and make it your own

danlightbulb

hazyjo said:

Seems to me like your too worried about getting it wrong. I'll also be personal here, did your ex mainly make the important decisions? Did she pick out what houses you viewed together and pretty much chose which to buy?

No, but I was doing it for a different reason then. We were starting a life together, planning for a family. The priorities were different then and so I did the best I could to meet those. I didn't have any hobbies then, so a garage didn't matter, a piano didn't matter.

Things are different for me now, my hobbies are important, having a sense of purpose is important, and I only have myself to please. I don't really see a house just as a place to live, its something I want to be excited about owning and improving.

MFWannabe

danlightbulb said:

What do you think about this one:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/84183691#/
It has a drive, garage, living areas on the opposite side from the party wall, end of a cul-de-sac, seems in reasonable condition, well within budget.

I don't know what ambition I could have to improve it though?

It ticks a lot of boxes, well within budget, cul de sac location so nice and quiet, parking, garage etc In  liveable condition, doesn’t need money spending on it straight away, you could decide over time what changes / improvements you want to make. 
Garden could be your project when you move in? 

I think you you need to remember how much money you’ve wasted / are wasting still renting while you’ve been searching for your perfect home. How much mortgage you could have paid off in that’s time! You need to ‘take the plunge’ and get on with it so in a few years time you’ll be nicely settled in YOUR house paying off YOUR mortgage instead of someone’s else’s 

Book those viewings! Good luck 

MFWannabe

Another really nice property: 
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/75154689#/

Tiglet2

danlightbulb said:

What do you think about this one:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/84183691#/
It has a drive, garage, living areas on the opposite side from the party wall, end of a cul-de-sac, seems in reasonable condition, well within budget.

I don't know what ambition I could have to improve it though?

It looks lovely and in a nice road and good location.  It looks like it has a private rear garden and is a decent size.  The decor is liveable with no major renovations needed immediately.  Why don't you go and view it, while making sure the EA knows that you're very serious about finding something to buy, that you don't have anything to sell, have the deposit available and should have no problem obtaining a mortgage.

NinjaTune

danlightbulb said:

What do you think about this one:
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/84183691#/
It has a drive, garage, living areas on the opposite side from the party wall, end of a cul-de-sac, seems in reasonable condition, well within budget.

I don't know what ambition I could have to improve it though?

Ticks a lot of your boxes and is a good price.

As mentioned, the garden could be your project and there's plenty you can do to improve the decor without spending a fortune or masses of time on it.  As a bonus it's not being marketed by your Nemesis

Get that viewing booked!

Tiglet2

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-84010030.html
Here you go.  Offer 10% below asking, makes it just about affordable and make it your forever home over the next 30 years or so.  Traditional looking "normal" detached, garage and flat parking space (front garden could be converted for more parking, private garden, room for the piano, shed in the garden for the gym equipment, 0.7 mile from the nearest station. 

NinjaTune

Tiglet2 said:

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-84010030.html
Here you go.  Offer 10% below asking, makes it just about affordable and make it your forever home over the next 30 years or so.  Detached, garage and flat parking space (front garden could be converted for more parking, private garden, room for the piano, shed in the garden for the gym equipment, 0.7 mile from the nearest station.

That could be an absolutely fantastic property with a bit of work.  First one I've seen linked that I could see myself living in let alone the OP!

phoebe1989seb

Tiglet2 said:

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-84010030.html
Here you go.  Offer 10% below asking, makes it just about affordable and make it your forever home over the next 30 years or so.  Traditional looking "normal" detached, garage and flat parking space (front garden could be converted for more parking, private garden, room for the piano, shed in the garden for the gym equipment, 0.7 mile from the nearest station. 

Really like this one.....definitely could be your long term home, OP! Very *normal* with gorgeous panelling giving some period charm 

Surely worth making a cheeky offer......

staffie1

Tiglet2 said:

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-84010030.html
Here you go.  Offer 10% below asking, makes it just about affordable and make it your forever home over the next 30 years or so.  Traditional looking "normal" detached, garage and flat parking space (front garden could be converted for more parking, private garden, room for the piano, shed in the garden for the gym equipment, 0.7 mile from the nearest station. 

If that was in my search area, I’d be over there this morning. It’s beautiful! The original features (esp the wood) are lovely.