12.12
8.15am FBG 5.2
Kiki does not approve of her new bedding and indicated this by throwing it on the floor. Choosing to sleep on the hard chair rather than the new fleecy cushion.
MrSlim has been hard at work fixing the glass door back into place. A very tricky job involving special screws and a small steel plate. Now it just needs an invisible repair to the plaster surrounding the fault. Today he will replace the kitchen sink tap. It was dripping when the purchasers came and manageable, but it is far worse now, releasing a stream of water from unauthorised and unexpected places which then manage to ooze into the undersink cupboard. A two litre container was dangerously full when I arrived back after five days away.
We viewed the huge house MrSlim has been hankering after yesterday. It's in far better condition than either of enormous wrecks he had me check out previously.
Why does he always fancy the very large houses?
This house has double glazing and central heating - which needs a service at the very least and a new boiler at worst. There is nothing in the kitchen, except the sink and an open fireplace. MrSlims reaction? Oh good, an indoor BBQ! Many of the rooms have beautiful unused fireplaces.
It's been empty over a year and has obviously got damp as a result, but MrSlim is confident he can sort it out with more insulation.
Sadly the walled garden is north facing.
With so many tall buildings surrounding it am wondering if it gets any sun at all in winter. The main difficulty for me is the size. We are supposed to be downsizing. Currently we have a little over 135m2 living space.
This house is over 200m2. Ten rooms.
Ridiculous for two people.
BUT
Good points:
No major work needed, except possibly the roof. There was some storm damage, a few slates off. Which the agent assures us will be fixed by the current owners. Due to the style of the house, the surface area of the roof is relatively small. Due to the height of the roof, over three stories, it would have to be done by professionals, thankfully MrSlim agrees. We can factor this cost into the offer, if we make one.
We both like the town it is in, although we noticed yesterday there is more passing traffic than expected. This town is much nearer our best friends. Right in the centre of town, shops, pharmacies, bank and restaurants walking distance.
The rooms are generously sized and nicely proportioned. MrSlim thinks he can keep his tools in the cellar, there is a garage, which needs a new door, around the corner.
There is another possible house, in a different town, slightly further away from our friends. But a much more practical size and condition, for very little extra money. So MrSlim has sent a viewing request for that one as well. I was told it there were negotiations in progress and not offered a viewing, maybe I should have insisted? The house still shows as available. Am wondering if this is an agent trying to make me think there is competition and make a hasty offer? Have had this comnent several times from agents which makes this scenario seem more likely and so far not seen any of those houses marked as under offer. Or perhaps the website has simply not been updated? We will see what response MrSlim gets.
Meanwhile there is storm damage to clear up here.
It is such a relief to have MrSlim home.
