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Treacodactyl
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 05 1:51 pm Post subject: Run down properties

It would be ideal for many people on this site to be able to get either a very run down property with a few acres or a few acres of land with the possibility to build a house.

As we have many members all over the country do such properties still exist after the recent property boom? Have they all been acquired by builders or people out for a quick profit?

Such a prospect appeal to us but, again, it's a question of do they exist and where can you track down the details.

mrsnesbitt

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 1576

Posted: Sat Mar 05, 05 1:57 pm Post subject:
What about if we all posted Estate Agent Details.......... The Estate Agent who deals with rural & farm stuff in North Yorkshire is Richardson & Smith www.richardsonandsmith.co.uk also www.jacksonspropertyservice.com www.cbk.uk.com Just looking in Whitby gazette.there's stonebuilt cottage, 2 beds need of refurb...........offers over �155,ooo Does seem to be stuff out there.

mrsnesbitt

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Posts: 1576

Posted: Sat Mar 05, 05 2:14 pm Post subject:

Hmmmmmmmmmm guess what I've been doing since reading your post T?

FEATURES Rural Character Cottage
2 Double Bedrooms
Spacious Family Bathroom
Farmhouse Dining Kitchen
Spacious Character Lounge With Feature Fireplace
Double Glazing
Oil Central Heating
Garage And Parking. Beautiful Views
Low Maintenance Garden. Natural Woodland Area
Excellent Family Or Holiday Home
Low Greenfield is a hamlet of 5 dwellings in the beautiful rural valley of Langstrothdale Chase. It is about 7 miles from Hawes, and 7 miles from Buckden. The pub and church at Hubberholme (4 miles) are the closest facilities for "spiritual " refreshment. The scenery and walking in this area are outstanding. The hamlet is served by a single track gated council road.

The house is really spacious, the 2 large bedroooms and bathroom could easily be split into 3 good bedrooms. The lounge is large with traditional inglenook stone fireplace, beams and heavy oak doors. A practical dining kitchen and useful study and utility make this a practical home for holiday or family use.

Outside there is ample parking, garage, small lawn and an area of natural woodland to rear.
If you have other questions about this property, please telephone 01969 622936.
Disclaimer
Property reference LP003410. Details provided and maintained by J.R Hopper & Co, Leyburn. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of these details.

Treacodactyl
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 05 2:14 pm Post subject:

I will probably have to register with some agents, but I'm currently just trying to think of what to do (with my job, which country to move to etc) and the agents often don't tend to give much help unless you've a large case full of money. Well, not quite, but I'm after general info at the moment.

Any properties like this in the South West? (50 acres, lovely area, near the sea, some woodland, a stream, with a very run down property or planning permission - I'm not that fussy). How much would something like that go for if it existed?

mrsnesbitt

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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 05 2:17 pm Post subject:

Wow look at this from CBK........................................

BIRDS COTTAGE

ESKDALESIDE

Set on a hillside on the outskirts of the village of Grosmont overlooking the Esk Valley and within the North York Moors National Park, this semi-detached traditional stone built cottage offers 2/3 bedroom accommodation with the benefit of oil-fired central heating and a separate annexe which with the appropriate permission could be used for holiday letting. There is off road parking for two vehicles and a well proportioned garden.

The accommodation comprises hardwood glazed entrance porch with quarry tiled floor and ceiling light and inner glazed door to the

DINING/KITCHEN: 16�10� x 12�3�; beamed ceiling; quarry tiled floor; windows with quarry tiled sills and secondary glazing to side and rear elevations; two double central heating radiators; ceiling light and a triple spot light fixture; exposed stonework to the walls; three double and one single power socket; wood fronted units with drawers and cupboards with beige tiling behind; integral freezer and provision for concealed washing machine with power socket; expelair fan.

Doorway to inner KITCHEN 9�10� x 10�2�; with quarry tiled floor; fluorescent ceiling light and spot light; three double power sockets; expelair fan; range of fitted units with wood fronts and green tiling behind including shelves, cupboards and drawers; inset single drainer sink; provision for a dishwasher; four ring Zanussi hob with Zanussi fan assisted oven; window in rear elevation with secondary glazing; oil fired boiler.

W.C: 3�9�x 6�2�; quarry tiled floor; corner wash basin; window in the rear elevation; corner cupboard and fluorescent wall light

Stairs to BEDROOM 1: 9�6� x 9�11�; window in the front elevation with secondary glazing; central heating radiator; wash basin in vanity unit; two wall lights; curtained alcove providing hanging space; double power socket.

LOUNGE: 15�10� x 16�0�; beamed ceiling; adjustable shelving; exposed stone walls; feature stone fireplace with coal effect LPG gas fire with copper canopy; three double wall lights; two double central heating radiators; window in the front elevation with secondary glazing and half glazed door; telephone socket; television aerial; two double power sockets,

Door leading out to the main road.

From the Lounge, staircase to first floor opens directly into BEDROOM 2: 9�4� x 16�1�; with two windows in the rear elevation; three double power sockets; double central heating radiator; two ceiling lights.

SHOWER ROOM: 10�0� x 6�2�; window in the front elevation with secondary glazing; fully tiled shower; double central heating radiator; WC and pedestal wash basin; corner cabinet; ceiling light; expelair fan; airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder; laundry shelves and louvred doors.

Door to enclosed staircase with washbasin, opening into attic bedroom Max floorspace under eaves :17�0� x 16�1�; with fluorescent ceiling light; velux window in rear slope; electric night storage heater; double power socket.

DETACHED ANNEXE:

Entrance door opens directly into: Bedsittingroom 12�2� x 13�3�; upvc windows in the side and rear elevations; beamed ceiling; wall lights; electric night store heater; two double power sockets; TV aerial socket.

Kitchen Area 6�10� x 6�8� with white units including gallery shelves, drawers and cupboards; inset white sink with mixer tap; tiling behind; two double and one single power socket; window in front elevation

Shower room; 6�2� x 5�11�; tiled shower with folding doors; expelair fan; WC; window in the front elevation; corner wash basin; electric heated towel rail; fluorescent ceiling light.

Extending aluminium ladder leading to the loft with velux window.

OUTSIDE: Attached to the Annexe at a lower level is a greenhouse/potting shed; 11�3� x 5�11�; leading to a workshop with workbench and shelving; fluorescent light.

Timber Summerhouse with paved sitting out area, terrace, lawns and well stocked garden with flowering shrubs. At the front of the property is a gravelled and paved strip beside the road, and concreted off road parking for two vehicles.

IMPORTANT

Please note that none of the services nor any of the appliances at this property have been tested recently and it is the responsibility of any person or persons intending to purchase this Property to undertake their own survey or examination to ensure that they are satisfied as to the condition of such services and appliances.

View from rear

GUIDE PRICE �240,000

Viewing strictly by appointment through Colin Brown and Kidson

Treacodactyl
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 05 2:17 pm Post subject:

mrsnesbitt wrote:

Hmmmmmmmmmm guess what I've been doing since reading your post T?

Not sure.

The thing is, to be able to even look at the price of what I want without fainting it would have to be very run down or it would be too expensive.

I can do the renovating over a few years, it's the area and land I'm after.

tahir

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Location: Essex

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 05 8:30 am Post subject:
It is possible, but it takes a lot of hunting so I'd start looking straight away, drive around potential areas at weekends and put your name down at the local agents.

Treacodactyl
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 05 8:36 am Post subject:
It does boil down to being there. At the moment I'm just trying to plan what to do over the next few years and want some rough ideas. Has anyone found online searches any use, or do the properties either not make it or go before they get online?

tahir

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Location: Essex

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 05 8:37 am Post subject:
On line searches can be useful but there's no real substitute for eye to eye contact.

Treacodactyl
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 05 9:09 am Post subject:

tahir wrote:

... there's no real substitute for eye to eye contact.

With or without hands round their necks?

tahir

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Location: Essex

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 05 9:11 am Post subject:
hands round necks is always the best position to take with estate agents, unfortunately some of them don't seem to think so

wellington womble

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Location: East Midlands

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 05 11:03 am Post subject:

Our experience so far is that its a question of luck. Hopefuly others have something more constructive to offer!

We did find one house by driving around, that seems to have a boundary through the middle of it - its derelict, and we were unable to find the owner (or owners!) Our current potential house turned up by himself sweet talking the reception girl in the estate agents, and himselfs next project (he's an evil property developer) was owned by the farmer who we approached about the last one.

Our next step is going to be to look at auctions - although I think there may be pitfalls for the unwary. The other place to look might be the self build magazines - that's where I'd advertise if I had one to sell.

moggins

Joined: 24 Feb 2005
Posts: 942
Location: Gloucester

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 05 11:21 am Post subject:
Perhaps this is not the best time to admit that I used to be an estate agent then Although my success may have been in the fact that I refused to show people round totally unsuitable properties

tahir

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Location: Essex

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 05 11:22 am Post subject:
Dom't worry moggins there's at least one other ex estate agent on here

moggins

Joined: 24 Feb 2005
Posts: 942
Location: Gloucester

Posted: Sun Mar 06, 05 11:24 am Post subject:
It was only a fleeting experience

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