Exploring Our New Home: A Lot More Work Than Expected! 🛠️🏡 

You could just build a car port then have a shed for your stuff at the back of the garden

Those wardrobes can be refreshed and updated quite easily without a full rip out

Congratulations on your new house. We had to fully rennovate our house 1970 house. Your bedroo cabinates could get a lick of pain. New handles. Foid filler if needed. Line tge drawers shelves with lining paper. You always put your own stamp on a house. We did it slowely over time. 5 years on, still doing things. Work in progress. You will get there ❤

We moved into a 1930 house in my 50s, we gutted it, hard work. We absolutely love it, worth every bit of blood, sweet and tears. We took old boiler, water tank and cylinder out and put in a combi boiler. More economical and will give you more room. All the best, will follow with interest

I would be tempted to have the wall between the kitchen and dining room removed if possible. Definitely replace the garage so it adjoins the house and keep the door for access between the garage and house. No more cold, wet journeys between garage n house.

Also - if you had an attached garage eventually you could turn it into a downstairs bedroom and en-suite if you ever need single level living.

Hhhmmm another thought. Why not put a doorway in the lounge near the formal entry. Then fill the kitchen door into the little hallway next to the stairs. Then put the toilet room beside the stairs. The toilet door opens into the formal foyer then. That way you still have a pathway from the garage into the kitchen, through the dining room, lounge room, into the foyer and up the stairs.

I’d suggest just one wall of wardrobes in the main room .you have a lot of work ,have you paid the extra for the through survey because you never know what you will uncover,did you go up the attic to check the loft and the roof especially around the chimney.It’s a lot of work for you to take on but good luck

Sorry to make another suggestion but the little window on the side could be the door to a downstairs toilet and a carport with a half garage or large shed behind

Just some thoughts as you asked for suggestions - if you can avoid it, you don’t want to carry your shopping through the lounge to the kitchen. Also unless you are set on having baths a modification of the walk in shower would suit you both into the next 20 years. We moved into a similar house set up but it already had a lobby from the house with a downstairs toilet and and through further into an attached garage with a door to the back garden.

I do not understand how that was ever legal to have a door and steps and garage in the spot. It’s a nightmare for first responders.

For me a downstairs loo is an absolute must, but having a separate loo upstairs is a bonus in this case. Can’t stand the vertical blinds in houses they belong in dentists, doctors or solicitors offices! The wider wooden Venetian blinds are a doddle to clean, close up one way and vacuum, close the other way and vacuum- job done. A garage is essential for us as we are doers and makers, but cars stay outside. Love the shape of the front door, very pretty. I would prefer a kitchen/diner myself and with the addition of the conservatory would make a lovely family dining kitchen space. Generous tlc will make it a lovely home.

We've bought 5 fixer uppers over the past 45 years and always thoroughly enjoyed getting stuck into the work, but now we're in our 70s I must admit we've run out of steam! Our last move is going to have to be to an immaculate retirement flat. All the best creating the home of your dreams. Once you've given the place a good clean it will feel tons better.

The bucket in the cupboard is your downstairs toilet

I’d be tempted to turn the sitting room into a kitchen diner and the kitchen into a utility come downstairs loo also we have electric heating and hot water and a well insulated home our bills are no more than when we had gas modern electric heating is very good I agree with someone else a walk in shower as we get older is much more sensible

Hi Cheryl, you'll get the house looking fab in time i'm sure. The main thing is making sure Mike gets through his op ok and getting rest during his recovery. Just shove him in the conservatory with a comfy reclining chair, tv, pipe, slippers he'll soon be on the mend. 😊😂 At least you won't have to mow the lawn (one less job to do 😅). Take care all. 😊❤xxx

Noooo! Don't block the doorway up in the kitchen. Just maje the garage fit the whole wedge off area down the side of the house. A big expense but solves many issues AND improves resale value.

Really miss our solid brick house. Live in a 70’s build now and I swear it moves in the wind. It’s odd how the previous people lived with such an obstacle outside their back door.

Good luck with moving, I think your new house will look beautiful when you have finished, you have some good sized rooms.

Oh perfect Pinot Grigio. Cheers Cheryl. x

It will be a lovely cosy home one step at a time.❤

The box room would make a nice office xxx

You could close the front room up make the back room a kitchen opening into the conservatory for a dining room and make the original kitchen a down stairs loo utility room for washer freezer ,most back room end up not been used

This has the potential to be a lovely home 😊 very exciting xxx

I've put garage shelving in my box room.

Morning I'd definitely be tempted to knock the toilet wall down and make the bathroom bigger and then I'd have an open plan kitchen dining room as I think your front room is quite big ? Then your bedroom I'd knock all those wardrobes down and put some pax units in ,I just think it looks very claustrophobic. Having said that I'm really looking forward to your renovations. Oh, have you looked at having a carport instead of a garage? There are some lovely ones online by various companies

I hate carpets. Definitely go for flooring you can mop easily.

Regulations regarding loo location & kitchens. 2 doors are needed I believe. Keep the door to garden.- dont brick it up!!! Site the garage in front of the step & move garage further forward. You have plenty of space at thefront. Cut next doors tree back hard! Leave the plastic grass at the front as it keeps it always looking good. Just put pots of flowers around. Rrplace grass at back for the dog. Loads if room for a big shed to putgardening & other stuff in.

Run! It's a money pit!

Hi Cheryl 😊 i can see the bigger picture it is so light and bright it can be very daunting and overwhelming but you just have to keep the end result in your mind it looks a lovely area and street hopefully you get moved before mike has his op so uou could at least have a breather and get a bit settled before ❤ we are just waiting for a date now fingers crossed 🤞 its very soon ive boxes and bags in places around the house now so getting a bit fed up now just want to get on with it , thankyou for taking us round your new home keep us updated take care Cheryl and Mike ❤❤❤❤

As you say a good clean & decoration ..I hope you've got a few willing helpers or some tradesman lined up .concentrating on your kitchen & bedroom first .im sure it will look beautiful jn a few month's .. cant wait to see the transformation over the weeks to come ..x

I would definitely leave the variegated holly tree. It gives some privacy from the houses

i would put the garage further down the garden, make a patio are where old garage was. Knock toilet and bathroom into one more space. unblock lounge door,

Hi Cheryl and Mike my thoughts are the side door that near the garage making that into a shower and toilet room with a utility area for washer and fridge freezer with a carport in front with roller doors on depending on the cost of the project.It’s a beautiful house just needs made into your home so exciting xx 🐾🐾

It's a lovely looking house Cheryl on a vey nice Street. I'm sure you will really transform the place inside. I notice your neighbours have a small extension at the front of their house, maybe it's a downstairs loo or something. I guess it will all depend on what you really want. I think Mike (like most men) want's his man cave. Good luck with everything xxxx

There's a lot needs doing. Hope you're up for it. Good luck.

yea , theres alot of wrk for u both , yea get them wardrobes out n the carpets will u beable to get family help to wrk in house,yea a toilet down stairs will be a help//ahh bless mike hes a sweetie xxx

Thank you for sharing. Moving to new house and all that goes with.😘

The bedroom isn’t bad to be fair, I think I’d leave that as it is for now xxx

Lovely house but certainly needs a new kitchen as well as a new garage or as suggeted replaced by a carport. I am sure once you things sorted it will make a lovely home for you both and Willow. Keep front astroturf but get rid of it in the back garden or replace with better quality astro. ❤

I thought you were moving to make it easier on Mike? Looks like a lot of works. Can’t wait to see what you do. Best wishes 😊

HI Cheryl a lot on your plate but things have a way of working out at the end of the day . Like your new house a lot of scope for your creative abilities just think of yourself on the day of your move finally closing the door on the removal men and opening a glass of wine 🍷. Good luck to you both a good investment for your future 👍 x

I thought Mike was going to get a soaking when he went into the shower 😂😂xxx

Some hard graft for you both , good luck ♥️🙏

If you didnt need a garage, get rid and put a carport up. If you do need one you need to attach it to the house but keep the kitchen door as a way to get into the house from the garage. I'd also get rid of that tree, keep the patio outside the conservatory but lawn the rest either in real grass or fake, it will make it look bigger.

Make sure yoursolicitor knows about surgery he can arrange clauses to fit everything in without risking closure without sale. It is needed as may be really essential if hospital stay is longer than a day or. 2

Hi Cheryl & Mike. First of all you need to put forward a new lower offer, there’s so much needs doing. All those polystyrene tiles have to come off the ceilings, they’re a fire hazard and totally illegal these days. The boiler needs replacing for a Combi then you don’t need a header tank at all. The new boiler could go in the new garage, keeping Grace warm too 😂 plus the downstairs loo can go in the garage, thus creating much needed space in the kitchen. I had a bathroom and toilet combo like this one, (1930’s house) we knocked into one large bathroom, bringing the wall out onto the landing incorporating the loo, in other words squaring it off, this bathroom would then have two windows (how nice) our new bathroom was brilliant and SO spacious. The dividing wall isn’t usually load bearing, but check in the loft to make sure. The radiators need upgrading to doubles. A new kitchen is needed , bathroom upgrade; All in all a much lower offer needs to be put forward (you’re in a great bargaining position) once this house has been dragged into the 21st century, you’ll have a beautiful home in a good area. What’s the saying: buy the worst house on the best street… Ker-ching 😂😂😂 I wish you all the luck in the world. 🫶🏻❤️xx

The post box is so cute ❤xxx

Forgot to - with attached garage I have washing machine and d dryer in the garage so out of the kitchen, also under the counter freezer a range of wall cupboards as extra storage for cleaning equipment etc.

It looks as if you have discovered a few nasty surprises? Would you suggest a more detailed inspection before you exchange ? Your hubby seems very experienced but it’s a big job for him if he’s not too well. I have everything crossed that you both have a beautiful home tailored to both your needs very soon. The first thing I always brought to a new home was a brand new toilet seat !

Why don’t you take down the wall between the kitchen and dining room? Nice island?

A side access is really useful, I have no idea how they get the bins out over that step ?

No that boiler is not that old - maybe u or 8 yrs possibly. The musted windows are the least of uour problems. That shower has been fitted in a bath space. Standard Argos type shower.

Also again, I think the bed would be nicer against the wall where the main wardrobes are, it would be a feature as you walk dressed nicely. If you are removing the wardrobes anyway. Sorry things just keep coming to me - ignore my ramblings

you make me laugh ,ur a great team u n hubby ,enjoy ,just take ur time lollllllllllxxx

Hiya, here watching. I’ll email you tomorrow xxx

Those steps are an accident waiting to happen!! How on earth they passed any inspections is beyond me!! Please be careful xxx

The wardrobes are ok - need a reno but not first priority. Put willows bed in the bay window. She will have to fet used to it. Ar least shes in same room Nothing wrong withthosecracks - we have loads in our house & ours is 20 yrs old

I knew someone who put the toilet in the garden, then built walls and roof before asking permission 😂. It was granted mind. It was they had a lot of ex-services people visited who just couldn't tolerate going into someone elses house. You PTSD and all they suffer.

Why can’t the garage be set back towards the conservatory?

Hi both does .Mike contribute to LBC his calls ate always informative Robert lancaster

Sorry, but the house is horrible 😢 I would tear everything down in the house and start over.

Is it a 3 bed? Xxx

The money you pay for a surveyor you’d think he’d poke his head up in the loft for a look wouldn’t you?

I wou,dtake garage down and have a big shed down bottom garded remove that tree no garage

Seems like surgery is taking a long time to take place.

I am older than 50. Why is an age attached to life suddenly?

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