Monthly Archives: August 2011

Withnell Fold Hall

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Diane

Withnell Fold Hall is in Lancashire. The staircase is stunning (Picture 8) and very grand giving you an idea of what it’d be like to be coming downstairs every morning for breakfast if you lived here! They want about £5 … Continue reading →

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Chantmarle in Dorchester

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Diane

Chantmarle in Dorchester is a lovely building. It is a Grade I listed manor house in enchanting gardens, which are grade II* listed in their own right. There is Substantial additional accommodation including 5 cottages, 10 bungalows, training / accommodaiton … Continue reading →

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Why you should explore the local area

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Diane

Why it pays to explore the local area. It’s nice to know there are shortcuts to local shops when you’re buying a house but when they look like this it then it tells a whole different story!

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Tavistock Railway Station for sale

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Diane

Tavistock Railway Station – ok it’s not a station anymore but it’s been converted and is now Three 5 star Holiday Cottages and a home. It’s on at £1.6M. It’s grade II listed.

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Estate agent listing details of offer received

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Diane

What does it mean when an estate agent makes a statement about the offer they have received on a property? It usually means it’s a reposession. ESTATE AGENT NAME are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of … Continue reading →

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Worst Photo Shop EVER!

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Diane

This rightmove listing has two pictures of the back garden. Pic 2 and 7. Whilst I appreciate the hedge might look like that with some leaves on … it strikes me as silly!

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Edward Mellor Auction catalogue out now

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Diane

September’s auction catalogue is out now at Edward Mellor

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Country House Rescue Gissing Hall

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Diane

Anyone who loves big houses and is as nosey as me will love Country House Rescue. It’s a chance to poke around inside big houses through the TV lens! This episode which was on last night 18th August 2011 – … Continue reading →

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Standerwick Court, Beckington

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Diane

Standerwick is a 12 bedroom Grade II* listed estate, some 80 acres of parkland. It’s stunning. Just look at the huge window! You’ll need nearly £5M to buy it though! It’s a really stunning house! This is it’s listing.

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Mr Green the funny estate agent

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Diane

Got to love his slightly honest listings… 2 bedroom apartment – There are approximately one gazillion flats on the market in Bournemouth. It’s actually a minor miracle you’ve had the fortune of stumbling across this jolly good one. And I … Continue reading →

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