hils78 Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 By the way just how many chookies can you get in that barn (you may need a bigger mortgage to get the chookies). I recon there's floor space for well over 100 - so a definate call to DEFRA would be needed! We could def be a pick up point for BHWT. My OH & I would like about 20 chickens with 1 HUGE cochin cockeral. The rest of the barn would be filled with the rest of our wee beasties & a pair of Alpacas - we wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 ooh it looks lovely! And I can picture where that is (lived in Loughborough for many years). fingers crossed for your offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 You lot are funny! When I was 20 & houses were VERY cheap & I was playing in a band earning I managed to buy this house 'nearly' outright. Its now paid off. I'm only a vet nurse p/t. The OH is in a similar situation to me but he has a fantastic job as a concept artist (has to draw things like unicorn foals all day long ) but is on a good wage too. The house is quite cheap really for all you get £250k. We don't actually live together in the same town yet so it would be amazing to get this house as our first home together. We wouldn't move again! I'll try & find the details. Wow what a lovely house and a fantastic price. Here in Northumberland that house and land would cost £400k. Good luck with your move, do keep us posted whent he new dream flock arrive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 isn't it great! I hope all goes smoothly with the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 By the way just how many chookies can you get in that barn (you may need a bigger mortgage to get the chookies). I recon there's floor space for well over 100 - so a definate call to DEFRA would be needed! We could def be a pick up point for BHWT. What a wonderful idea. I could come to you for my next lot of rescue hens! You would probably be even nearer than Adele. I could even help out at the rescues. I'm getting quite excited for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 wow, its lovely good luck, I hope you get it cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Looks fab! Def need to get more chooks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hils78 Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 thanks for all the well wishes. I think I should pledge to do the BHWT thing if we do get the house. There would def be enough room to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 It looks very lovely... best of luck with this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Wow! It's amazing...who would have thought that a semi could have all that attached! Fingers-crossed for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hils78 Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 We're still waiting on a decision from the estate owners. (belongs to the local estate). As far as I can tell I think that 3 people have put in offers, us being one of them. Reading betweent the lines I think that 2 of us have given the asking price & the other just under. The estate agent said that they can see it going to highest & final bids . I think we'll need councelling if we dont' get it. eek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizinsa Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 The place looks amazing! I'm a real believer in fate and what will be will be, but I'll keep my fingers crossed for you In this market, I'd expect the owners to go with the people in the best position and not necessarily the best price. If it goes to final offers you need to set out how quickly you can move and if you have all your finances and solicitors etc in place, it really can make the difference especially in today's market. GOOD LUCK and please keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I think we'll need councelling if we dont' get it. eek! I think we'll need counselling if you don't get it! Crossing everything crossable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I feel sick reading this thread - it brings back all the memories from 2 years ago I really hope it goes your way......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Good luck, I really am wishing you well with it and sincerely hope it all works out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Just caught up with this! What a lovely house - I really hope you get it . Do you know when the decision's being made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthchild Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Like the others have said, it's not how much is offered but how stong your offer is - if everything is in place and you can complete without too much hassel then you will stand a good chance of getting it. But just in case I have got my fingers and toes crossed for you :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 What a fabulous place! Fingers crossed you get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hils78 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 Well it looks like we're not going to get it There is someone waiting with cash & is willing to go way above the asking price. Understandably the estate owner is looking for a clean easy process. Def not us! so....we have to swallow our disappointment & wait for the offer we have just made on the other house http://www87.vebra.com/cgi-win/vebra.cgi?details2?src=49&firm=11031&branch=1&prop=119555 There is a bit more land with it which is half the garden behind what is shown on the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 So sorry you're not going to get your house. It wasn't meant to be and there will be a reason for this. Hopefully you'll get the other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Looks lovely. Sorry that things don't look pomising re the other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebee Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Gutted for you Sometimes deep down you know when something is not going to go your way, but just like what your doing, you move on I saw a house just right for us, right price,right area and within 1 day it had gone STC. About 2 weeks later the agent sent the details to me and i phoned them just to check, and it was back on the market! We have been here for 2 years now, so you never know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hils78 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 Ooh Leebee thats a lovely story. I love stuff like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 It's so disappointing when house purchases / would-be purchases fall through, you have my sympathies! However, is not the only house in the world, you will find something else. And over-sized outbuildings end up being a liabliity most of the time, or at least a constant drain on the £££.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Sorry to hear you didn't get it . But ... the other one looks lovely and what a fab chicken garden it has . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
