Monthly Archives: November 2011

Duck pond!

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Diane

It’s not often a duck pond gets an honourable mention (Possibly because not a huge number of houses have them!) but this lovely house in Crediton Devon is a Grade 2 listed property with swimming pool, tennis court, 10 acres … Continue reading →

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Low EPC houses to be banned

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Diane

“From 2016, any tenant or their representatives asking for their landlord’s consent to make reasonable energy efficiency improvements cannot be refused. From 2018, the rental of the very worst performing properties—those rated F and G—will be banned through a minimum … Continue reading →

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Pugin Hall

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Diane

Pugin Hall is a really beautiful Grade I listed house built between 1846-47. It’s an 8 bedroom house in Rampisham, Dorchester, Dorset. It has lots of features still including a Cane and Hamstone chimney piece, hamstone windows, the main staircase, … Continue reading →

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Useful DIY gadget

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Diane

Not a high tech gadget at all – something very simple – Blackspur Magnetic Wrist Band Strap Holder for Screws and Nails etc is designed to hold screws and nuts and bolts so you can have both hands free for … Continue reading →

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Lovely unusual wallpapers

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Diane

Looking for something a bit different for a feature wall? This lovely wallpaper called Quentin’s ABC is unique and very special.It’s a relaxed but stylish alphabet wallpaper which is in the distinctive script of Quentin Blake. It consists of chalky-white … Continue reading →

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Nice description

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Diane

Interesting description of this house the estate agent writes: “I have to be very careful where I use descriptive adjectives such as ‘immaculate’ as ones interpretation may differ from another’s but I defy anyone to say that it is not … Continue reading →

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Daleks in the house

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Diane

It seems more and more people have daleks at home This house has one in the garden 1 bedroom detached house for sale at Wheatleys Eyot, The Creek, Lower Sunbury It also has a spiderman on the roof! Another dalek … Continue reading →

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How to make your house warmer

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Diane

Chilly this morning and it’s got me thinking about how you can make your house warmer. If you’ve got a listed building or are in a conservation area you might not be allowed standard double glazing (or triple glazing!) so … Continue reading →

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London owned by non-uk

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Diane

Amazing statistics on how many London properties are sold to people from abroad! It’s more than New York, Paris and Frankfurt according to this report Non-U.K. Owners Hold Most of London’s City I am suprised no politician has declared a … Continue reading →

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Sypathetic listing

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Diane

I read this listing and felt that it offered sympathy for the building. It’s a listed one in need of some TLC to bring it up to it’s full potential but it’s very lovely all the same. They’ve taken lost … Continue reading →

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