I'm thinking of buying this house down the road

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BrilloPad replied

9 March 2009, 18:26
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

I did for a while. But my wealth overtook the asking price.

You had a lucky escape.
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thunderlizard replied

9 March 2009, 18:11
That's a big bungalow.
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DimPrawn replied

9 March 2009, 16:51
Originally posted by rootsnall View Post

It finally sold. I think you secretly wanted to buy it !?

I did for a while. But my wealth overtook the asking price.
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rootsnall replied

9 March 2009, 16:14
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

According to the land registry, that house sold for £625K. Original asking price was £750K, then dropped to £665K. Sat on the market for the whole of 2008. Sold in December 2008.

It finally sold. I think you secretly wanted to buy it !?
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Svalbaard replied

9 March 2009, 16:10
Hey... that's my shed. Hands off!!!
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DimPrawn replied

9 March 2009, 16:06
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

http://212.50.188.108/cgi-win/vebra..../THERA/18712/1

According to the land registry, that house sold for £625K. Original asking price was £750K, then dropped to £665K. Sat on the market for the whole of 2008. Sold in December 2008.
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malvolio replied

26 October 2007, 07:04
It's one fairly narrow field away from the M4. Avoid...
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threaded replied

26 October 2007, 06:22
I'd be concerned about a year later finding yourself in the middle of a building site and all those lovely views being gone.
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miffy replied

25 October 2007, 22:41
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

http://212.50.188.108/cgi-win/vebra..../THERA/18712/1

Is it a bit too Arthur Daley?

Would my Merc SL look right on the drive?

Not a cash purchase obviously?

A friend of mine has a swimming pool, as the other poster pointed out they are a money pit to heat, treat etc.

I'd be happy living there. I don't think the road noise will be as bad as some might think. Have you been to have a look?
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DaveB replied

25 October 2007, 22:34
"We believe from the vendors that The Range is a freehold property."

"WARNING PARTICULARS NOT VERIFIED BY VENDOR."

Sounds dodgy to me....
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SandyDown replied

25 October 2007, 21:26
Did you hear about that poor family tragedy when on hols in Portugal? (parents drawning while trying to save their kids)I think they live/used to live in Wootton Basset
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DimPrawn replied

25 October 2007, 21:18
I already live in the Swindon area, so it doesn't make much odds.
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Moscow Mule replied

25 October 2007, 21:00
My great aunt lives in Wootton Bassett. It's not very nice.
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Gonzo replied

25 October 2007, 20:56
Er, it's near Swindon. I have never heard a good word said about Swindon.

I have never been there myself, although I did once spend 4 hours sitting in a stationary train just outside Wootton Bassett because locals had thrown debris onto the track.

Last edited by Gonzo; 25 October 2007, 21:01. Reason: I was in the train, not on it. We are not in India, although my job might be soon.
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Moscow Mule replied

25 October 2007, 20:50
Road noise?
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