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It was of course the boat, the subject of so many of my posts over the past two and a half years. I have no regrets at all of our purchase, despite major misgivings that first week. We have been … Continue reading →

The Cottage was formerly a school and built in 1867, though not a listed building. It was converted to a private residence in the 1950s and inside was a mini rabbit’s warren of corridors and extensions. The colour schemes throughout … Continue reading →

The bungalow was an executors sale so it was a while before things could be processed. Once we were the legal owners, the first thing we did was to change the locks. The property only had one door but it … Continue reading →

This house was what I’d dreamt of, a modest three bed semi with integral garage, large back garden and a patio suitable for putting up a conservatory. The lounge diner was bright and airy, it had central heating and room … Continue reading →

We made a mistake of buying on a falling market, but were committed and had to conclude our purchase. The property was a repossession and had been empty for over a year, so services had been disconnected prior to our … Continue reading →