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By *yron69 OP   Man
over a year ago

Fareham

Would you prefer modern all glass and stuff or character all sash windows and wonky chimney pots?

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By *orthantsblueeyesMan
over a year ago

Northampton

Wonky like me

Even if I won the lottery I wouldn't want a fancy mansion

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By *all me FlikWoman
over a year ago

Galaxy Far Far Away

I have a wonky one.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Modern as less maintenance

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Has to be modernised for me!!

I don’t have the patience or skill set to sort wonky houses!

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By *yron69 OP   Man
over a year ago

Fareham

I think I’d like modern but I am rubbish at cleaning glass.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’d go for a modern one I’m tired of wonky walls and walls / plaster that just crumbles when you drill to put a shelf up

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By *hoirCouple
over a year ago

Clacton/Bury St. Edmunds

Definitely character, preferably all gothic arches and such

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By *ily WhiteWoman
over a year ago

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I like both, but modern would have to be ultra modern, open plan with lots of glass, not the boxy identikit things that Barratt and the like build en masse.

I think age and character would probably just win though, if only for the cosy feel in winter that I don't think a modern house could ever match.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mines old n wonky but have just had a large window put in where there used to be arched stable doors

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lived in Victorian houses for the whole time I've been in the UK. Love them. Freezing cold but we can't have everything...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love a modern house! Especially a penthouse style one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Give me an old renovated church with a grave yard in the garden any day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I prefer houses with character that's said is quite like a German

huf haus

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hobbit hole is my preferance

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By *ent1000Man
over a year ago

swanley

If I could I’d have a combination of both seen some fantastic designs

I’ve got ultra modern at the moment a lodge which is a little different

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By *imply_SensualMan
over a year ago

Widnes

Modern for me, I have lived in an old wonky victorian one before and it was soooo cold in the winter. Better insulation and less maintenance works for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Both , when i rebuilt mine i kept it classic contemporary georgian at the front, original features with a modern contemporary style inside & the rear of the house is glass and modern

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By *litterbabeWoman
over a year ago

hiding from cock pics.

I like modern ones, lots of glass and overlooking the sea would be amazing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Give me an old renovated church with a grave yard in the garden any day "

That would be the ultimate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Give me an old renovated church with a grave yard in the garden any day

That would be the ultimate "

Currently looking at one but it’s a shell

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Give me an old renovated church with a grave yard in the garden any day

That would be the ultimate

Currently looking at one but it’s a shell "

Wow really? But you could make it modem and warm inside?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Give me an old renovated church with a grave yard in the garden any day

That would be the ultimate

Currently looking at one but it’s a shell

Wow really? But you could make it modem and warm inside? "

It’ll be a lot of work but I’m going for a wander this weekend to gauge it

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

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Wonky chimneys that cost a small fortune to fix when they come crumbling in to your outbuilding. Big windows, high ceilings, Minton tiling, butler sinks, pantries. Definitely love older houses, I can't see myself living in a modern one now.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

I prefer a new house.

All the mod-cons, energy saving devices.

I even have a design in my head of how it would look.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd love a modern but contemporary flat. Would be luxurious compared to what I'm in just now x

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Much prefer older houses.

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By *lwayshorny79Woman
over a year ago

Leicester

I'd love a wonky house full of character. Would also need a man to do all maintenance and work on it to make it my kind of perfect.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Give me an old renovated church with a grave yard in the garden any day

That would be the ultimate

Currently looking at one but it’s a shell

Wow really? But you could make it modem and warm inside?

It’ll be a lot of work but I’m going for a wander this weekend to gauge it "

That's quite an exciting prospect

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I do like character but I currently live in a very old building and it does have its challenges. I'm about to move into a new build and I am quite looking forward to the benefits of modern building regulations .

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Older renovated and updated to modern standards is great. That combination of old and new when it works can be very beautiful like some barn conversions when done sympathetically.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I see what you've done here op . We do what we can to keep our home in good condition and looking appealing from the outside while making sure it's comfortable, welcoming and pleasant on the inside. It doesn't appeal to everyone but we're happy with that because we're comfortable

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By *itzi999Woman
over a year ago

Slough


"Would you prefer modern all glass and stuff or character all sash windows and wonky chimney pots?"

Modern

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By *yron69 OP   Man
over a year ago

Fareham


"I do like character but I currently live in a very old building and it does have its challenges. I'm about to move into a new build and I am quite looking forward to the benefits of modern building regulations ."

Don’t get too excited!

Our new build was riddled with snags and the ten year guarantee is not much use.

Look for all snags. Scratched windows are very common for example.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Glass with kids, you've got to be joking!!! I'll be out with the windolene constantly

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By *yron69 OP   Man
over a year ago

Fareham


"I see what you've done here op . We do what we can to keep our home in good condition and looking appealing from the outside while making sure it's comfortable, welcoming and pleasant on the inside. It doesn't appeal to everyone but we're happy with that because we're comfortable "

I agree a house has to be homely.

I can’t imagine living in a modern house with all the appeal of a corporate foyer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like old houses.

I renovate fully so I get the benefits of modern in a solid and spacious structure.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"I do like character but I currently live in a very old building and it does have its challenges. I'm about to move into a new build and I am quite looking forward to the benefits of modern building regulations .

Don’t get too excited!

Our new build was riddled with snags and the ten year guarantee is not much use.

Look for all snags. Scratched windows are very common for example."

Scratches are nothing compared to what we currently contend with .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like stone built houses

Mine is a victorian 3 storey terrace

It creaks and it moans and nothing is level, but it's 'home' and it's my lovely money pit

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

I’m just in the process of selling a 300 year old timber framed wonky one. Lived there 25 years and always knew it would have to go as I aged , it’s high maintenance . It was a great place to bring up two kids. Job done. Said I wouldn’t get emotionally attached and I’m trying not to. I do miss it though and wish things were different.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Older than 1920, younger than 1970. Quality was downhill from there. My first property was brand new and was seemingly made of cardboard and held together with plasterboard screws.

I like the new builds on the suburbs of Australian cities. Open plan built for living in all seasons. All are designed individually, with all amenities and transportlinks available. Here we are squashed together with no amenities nearby. No transport links.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"Older than 1920, younger than 1970. Quality was downhill from there. My first property was brand new and was seemingly made of cardboard and held together with plasterboard screws.

I like the new builds on the suburbs of Australian cities. Open plan built for living in all seasons. All are designed individually, with all amenities and transportlinks available. Here we are squashed together with no amenities nearby. No transport links.

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So either really old or less than 50 years old?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Older than 1920, younger than 1970. Quality was downhill from there. My first property was brand new and was seemingly made of cardboard and held together with plasterboard screws.

I like the new builds on the suburbs of Australian cities. Open plan built for living in all seasons. All are designed individually, with all amenities and transportlinks available. Here we are squashed together with no amenities nearby. No transport links.

So either really old or less than 50 years old? "

Yes

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By *loudF7Man
over a year ago

South East

I find a full glass house to exposing, I prefer an older house and then maybe an updated kircgem/dinning area extension with big glass windows.

More character to an older house

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Modern in a classic style. All the benefits of a smaller carbon footprint and the opportunity to leave my own character on it.

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By *ornucopiaMan
over a year ago

Bexley

Very satisfied with my 1963 built house. solid interior walls, not studding and plasterboard. good size windows, triple lazed, letting in light and warmth from the sun in mornings and not losing too much heat at night.

Massive loft, unobstructed by modern matchwood criss-crossed trusses which render lofts virtually useless. I have made an insulated and window lit, fully floored work and storage room up there.

The place is very easy to look after and I wouldn't want anything newer or older even if they oozed character or innovation.

Where I am luckiest is not having anyone else saying what I do with the place!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My flat is Georgian and a high maintenance pain in the arse. But it’s in the best location and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I prefer modern but don't necessarily need it to be swanky and posh. Just clean lines, white, grey, neutral.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Don't like the bland, industrial, "modern" look of some new homes. Totally devoid of character and not cosy at all.

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

Ideally, as ultra-minimal as possible.

Eg the lounge is empty. 4 white walls. Tiled floor. That's it.

Press a button and sofa lifts out of the floor. Press another button and recessed screen slides to reveal TV in the wall.

When done, press buttons and it all goes away again.

Nothing on the walls, no art, no shelves and no knick-knacks / clutter.

(nervous eye twitch)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Give me the cottage from the Christmas movie The Holiday. That's exactly what I want.

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