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More house hunting
It's been a busy day. Flew off to Finland at 17:50, the day after returning from Nineworlds.
Since I had the morning free, I'd arranged to book some more house viewings.
First house we have tentatively named Corner House. Really messy neighbours. On the plus side, quite cheap, with two large bedrooms and a box room that could hold a bed if really needed but is destined to become a study, or a Flickums-cave. It had a really good kitchen though. Not perfect, but cheap enough to compensate for any drawbacks. A lick of paint would really improve things.
Next up was "B&B house". To end of our price range. Looked lovely from the photos. Turned out to be surprisingly small. The owners were really making an effort to sell the place though. Pillows piled up on the bed (like a top quality guest house - hence its name). High end appliances we tastefully arranged on the kitchen surface. The owners were clearly trying to sell a lifestyle. Sadly the only thing really going for it was a conservatory. We were initially worried we'd fall in love with it, but it was so pokey.
Final house was a bit of an outlier. Worth looking at because it was late and cheap. Was a bit worried about how close it was to the motorway. And yes, the noise outside was terrible. It was also very much in need of some TLC. Flickums suggested it looked like the setting for a Stephen King novel. The Estate Agent arrived, and it was the first time he'd seen the place. I don't think he had high hopes of making a sale. I think it's really one of those "investment properties"
Might go for Corner House. We have time to think about it.
Had enough time for a haircut and to phone my mum and wish her a happy birthday. Had a cup of tea, and then it was fine to fly!
Flickums saw me off at the airport, and now I'm checked into a pokey, but probably adequate Finnish hotel.
Worldcon here I come!
Since I had the morning free, I'd arranged to book some more house viewings.
First house we have tentatively named Corner House. Really messy neighbours. On the plus side, quite cheap, with two large bedrooms and a box room that could hold a bed if really needed but is destined to become a study, or a Flickums-cave. It had a really good kitchen though. Not perfect, but cheap enough to compensate for any drawbacks. A lick of paint would really improve things.
Next up was "B&B house". To end of our price range. Looked lovely from the photos. Turned out to be surprisingly small. The owners were really making an effort to sell the place though. Pillows piled up on the bed (like a top quality guest house - hence its name). High end appliances we tastefully arranged on the kitchen surface. The owners were clearly trying to sell a lifestyle. Sadly the only thing really going for it was a conservatory. We were initially worried we'd fall in love with it, but it was so pokey.
Final house was a bit of an outlier. Worth looking at because it was late and cheap. Was a bit worried about how close it was to the motorway. And yes, the noise outside was terrible. It was also very much in need of some TLC. Flickums suggested it looked like the setting for a Stephen King novel. The Estate Agent arrived, and it was the first time he'd seen the place. I don't think he had high hopes of making a sale. I think it's really one of those "investment properties"
Might go for Corner House. We have time to think about it.
Had enough time for a haircut and to phone my mum and wish her a happy birthday. Had a cup of tea, and then it was fine to fly!
Flickums saw me off at the airport, and now I'm checked into a pokey, but probably adequate Finnish hotel.
Worldcon here I come!