AK
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all wiring live now...
1/2 of other peak is slated, should finish tomorrow and start on the peak, then roughcast, then facia's etc.
Side door should be hung tomorrow then onto the roller door
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Fee
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And then we're going to look another another house and sell this one 
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neoquip
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I love separate home cinema rooms, what kit will you put in it?? 
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
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I fancy putting a TV and DVD/AMP/Radio in it.... but thats about as far as it'll go (come time).
BUT - we're looking at another house tomorrow Doh
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John G
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And then we're going to look another another house and sell this one
no way
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Xs
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Not a bit of a pointless exercise building this garage then? Also you pair clearly have too much money!
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Fee
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Yes and no
We're not really looking, but a house down the road from us has just come on the market
We're going to have a look at it.
It's a mammoth project, but could be amazing and a long term investment.
We've considered selling our place without the garage since the house is just 10 doors down!
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Fee
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Said house...
This traditional granite dwellinghouse stands on the south side of a wide tree lined street in the city's prestigious west end. Whilst many of the original characteristics in the form of panelled doors, natural woodwork, moulded skirtings, ornate cornicing and stained glass remain, this property will require a degree of upgrading and modernisation. Spanning three floors, this well proportioned and versatile layout offers a comfortable lifestyle for families of all ages. At the rear of the property there is an enclosed garden area laid mainly in shrubs and mature trees allowing for shelter and privacy. The spacious accommodation comprises: entrance vestibule, hallway, drawing room, dining room, dining Kitchen, utility room, butler's pantry and cloakroom. From the mezzanine floor you will find a family room / bedroom and a bathroom. As you proceed up to the first floor you will find two further double bedrooms and a study. A concealed staircase leads you up to the second floor where you will find two further bedrooms and a dressing room. Desswood Place, situated in the heart of Aberdeen's west end, runs between Forest Road and Whitehall Road in the Queen's Cross area of the City.
Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule 8'1" x 6'4" (2.46m x 1.93m).Solid main door with leaded stained glass panels at sides and above. Tiled mosaic flooring. Meter cupboard. Picture rail. Stained glass panel door to:-
Hallway 24'2" x 7'5" (7.37m x 2.26m).This is a lovely reception hallway with sweeping carpeted staircase leading to the upper floors of the property. Large under stair storage cupboard. Ceiling cornicing. Cast Iron radiator. Dado rail. Telephone point
Drawing Room 20'2" x 16'6" (6.15m x 5.03m).This is a lovely bright room overlooking Desswood Place from the large bay window. Tiled fireplace with carved hardwood surround. The fireplace is skirted by twin alcoves. Ornate cornicing and ceiling rose. Cast iron radiators.
Dining Room 14'10" x 14'3" (4.52m x 4.34m).This is a well proportioned room with French doors leading to the rear garden area. Open fireplace with tiled inset and hearth and carved wooden surround. Traditional high skirtings, ornate cornicing and picture rail. Cast iron radiator.
Dining Kitchen 14'9" x 12'6" (4.5m x 3.8m).Well fitted with a range of light beech base and wall cupboard units with good storage and drawer accommodation, complemented by Karran work surfaces. One-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. The integrated appliances are to include an American type fridge freezer, 5 ring gas burner and double oven together with the washer dryer. Amtico flooring.
Utility Room 13'4" x 6'10" (4.06m x 2.08m).A range of wall and base units. Cast iron radiator. Sheila's maid.
Butler's Pantry 8'6" X 6'3" (2.6m X 1.9m).Fitted with a range of wall and base units.
Cloakroom 3'11" x 3'6" (1.2m x 1.07m).Fitted with white WC and wash-hand basin. Opaque windows to side of house.
Family Room / Bedroom 4 11'10" x 11'6" (3.6m x 3.5m).A bright and airy room which could be utilised for a number of purposes, overlooking the rear garden, open coal fire with tiled inset. Cast iron radiator. Picture rail and high skirtings.
Family Bathroom 7'11" x 6'9" (2.41m x 2.06m).Three-piece coloured suite comprising WC., wash-hand basin, and cast iron bath. Partially tiled in co - ordinated ceramic wall tiles. Wall mounted chrome towel rail.
First Floor
Upper Landing 19'4" x 7'5" (5.9m x 2.26m).A spacious landing allowing access to further accommodation. Large shelved linen cupboard.
Master Bedroom 20'1" x 13'7" (6.12m x 4.14m).Spacious bedroom overlooking the front of the property. Wall to wall built in wardrobes, providing ample handing and storage facilities. Traditional high skirtings and cornicing.
Bedroom 2 24'3" x 14'5" (7.4m x 4.4m).This bedroom overlooks the rear garden. A particular feature of this room is the ornamental tiled fireplace. Two built in Aberdeen press's.
Bedroom 3 12'6" x 8'4" (3.8m x 2.54m).Currently utilised as a study, a bright room overlooking the front of the property. Traditional high skirtings and picture rail.
Bedroom 5 13'10" x 12'7" (4.22m x 3.84m).A double bedroom with window to the rear. Large storage cupboard.
Bedroom 6 11'5" x 10'6" (3.48m x 3.2m).A further large bedroom with a large front facing window. Fitted shelves to remain.
Dressing Room 11'10" x 11'6" (3.6m x 3.5m).A useful room which would benefit from some upgrading.
External: Easily maintained front garden set in lawn behind privet hedging with shrub and rose borders. At the rear of the property there is a secluded walled garden. The garage is accessed via the rear lane.
Lounge
Dining Room
Master Bedroom
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ed
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It's the same as your current place, but with shit decoration 
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AK
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its the same street so same period (1905 or so)
Its all 3 floors and potentially 8 bedrooms if needed... or 3 public rooms, large study and 5 bedrooms.
You need to look beyond the current decor
Just look at the room sizes.... Bedroom 2 is 7.5m by 4.5m - Thats HUGE!
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Simon
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Does look huge, although I think those miniature radiators help with that effect If you got this one could you sell the land with the garage on to yourself at the new property before selling the old place?
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Fee
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We can sell our place now without the garage...just split it off the land certificate and get it a certificate of its own.
I don't know how much that would affect the value of the flat though. If it's not by a huge amount, then yeah, we'd do it.
but that's only if we got this place down the road...if we bought a house 20 minutes away it wouldnt really be something I'd consider. But we're not actively looking for a house, this one just caught our eye
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ed
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That's a pretty massive place, I can see the appeal 
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AndyKent
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Looks fucking HUGE! How much?
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Simon
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Offers over £470,000. I reckon 
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Fee
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yep
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Graham88
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Jesus christ, defo too much money
Fair play though if you're willing to put the work in I bet that house would be worth a lot more!
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Fee
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The one across the road from us sold about 2 years ago. On the market for a week, sold for £850k
It was about the same size
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
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back to the current House
Garage door is on, window in, side door frame is up, door should be hung this avo.
Roof is slated, peak to do
inner roof is boarded
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Tom
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Wow the size of the rooms in that other place Not sure how you'd sort power etc to the garage if you didn't own the house, seems a shame considering all the effort you've put into this place to move on, but I suppose if you can see the potential in this place it could pay dividends. Is there any land with this one 
I wonder how much value the garage will have added to your current place?
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AK
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maybe 20K....
I'd hope for 300+ for our 2 bed flat, which will actually be a loss for us :S
We paid 280k at the height of the market in summer 2007
We've spent prob 40k+ on doing the place up 
Todays pics
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AK
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but when you look at the potential of the garage..... its basically another small house
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ed
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It's about the size of my flat
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Fee
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Panic over...we're not going for the house down the road
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John G
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quote:
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Panic over...we're not going for the house down the road
how come?
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