Monthly Archives: August 2011

Maps

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Diane

You can look up the history of your house using maps. The Charles Close Society has maps on their site. In the Maps section they have ‘Notable or Interesting Maps’ Their digital image section is interesting. This page though is … Continue reading →

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The old rectory at Alburgh

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Diane

The Old Rectory is situated on the southern edge of Alburgh is a lovely gothic revival victorian building. It’s got wisteria growing on it too which adds to it’s loveliness. Ticks for me for the swimming pool and sauna – … Continue reading →

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Ornate ceilings

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Diane

Some people prefer plain flat white ceilings – usually because artex is so dated… but this is an ornate ceiling with a real difference! Artwork on the ceiling!

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What view would you like to wake up to?

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Diane

For many people a beautiful sea view would be just the thing to wake up to. For some it might be acres of rolling green hills, but even then there are days you wake up and wish you could see … Continue reading →

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House buyers wanted for ITV Show

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Diane

ITV1 are looking for home hunters to take part in Drive to Buy, a unique and exciting new property programme. • ARE YOU LOOKING TO BUY YOUR IDEAL HOME NOW? • ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A ONCE IN A LIFETIME … Continue reading →

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Phil Neville buying in Hale

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Diane

The village of Hale is getting another footballer according to this story in the Daily Mail He’s buying a house for a tad under £4M. His flat in Beetham Tower hasn’t sold yet. Beetham Tower in in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Free Lamb Banana

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Diane

Lamb Banana free with this house in Liverpool! An interesting selling point!

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Fish!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Diane

Picture 2 and others show this indoor outdoor pond. How bizarre! I’m sure if you love fish you’ll find it intriguing. Picture 9 too – could you swim in to the house?

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Mapnificent!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Diane

Mapnificent A really interesting site that shows travel distances – if you commute by bus or tram, and not car or train. Drag the pin around. You can slide the time option too although it is a little slow to … Continue reading →

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Whoops

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Diane

I don’t think you wanted to do that. Looks like the estate agent went public with some information that buyers would have been very interested in. It does show however the price optimism going on! I’ve hidden the bits that … Continue reading →

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