I like both, but modern would have to be ultra modern, open plan with lots of glass, not the boxy identikit things that Barratt and the like build en masse.
I think age and character would probably just win though, if only for the cosy feel in winter that I don't think a modern house could ever match. |
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Both  , when i rebuilt mine i kept it classic contemporary georgian at the front, original features with a modern contemporary style inside & the rear of the house is glass and modern  |
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"Give me an old renovated church with a grave yard in the garden any day
That would be the ultimate 
Currently looking at one but it’s a shell  "
Wow really? But you could make it modem and warm inside? |
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"Give me an old renovated church with a grave yard in the garden any day
That would be the ultimate
Currently looking at one but it’s a shell
Wow really? But you could make it modem and warm inside? "
It’ll be a lot of work but I’m going for a wander this weekend to gauge it |
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By *eliWoman
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Wonky chimneys that cost a small fortune to fix when they come crumbling in to your outbuilding. Big windows, high ceilings, Minton tiling, butler sinks, pantries. Definitely love older houses, I can't see myself living in a modern one now. |
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"Give me an old renovated church with a grave yard in the garden any day
That would be the ultimate
Currently looking at one but it’s a shell
Wow really? But you could make it modem and warm inside?
It’ll be a lot of work but I’m going for a wander this weekend to gauge it "
That's quite an exciting prospect |
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I do like character but I currently live in a very old building and it does have its challenges. I'm about to move into a new build and I am quite looking forward to the benefits of modern building regulations  . |
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I see what you've done here op  . We do what we can to keep our home in good condition and looking appealing from the outside while making sure it's comfortable, welcoming and pleasant on the inside. It doesn't appeal to everyone but we're happy with that because we're comfortable |
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By *yron69 OP Man
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"I do like character but I currently live in a very old building and it does have its challenges. I'm about to move into a new build and I am quite looking forward to the benefits of modern building regulations ."
Don’t get too excited!
Our new build was riddled with snags and the ten year guarantee is not much use.
Look for all snags. Scratched windows are very common for example. |
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"I see what you've done here op . We do what we can to keep our home in good condition and looking appealing from the outside while making sure it's comfortable, welcoming and pleasant on the inside. It doesn't appeal to everyone but we're happy with that because we're comfortable "
I agree a house has to be homely.
I can’t imagine living in a modern house with all the appeal of a corporate foyer. |
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"I do like character but I currently live in a very old building and it does have its challenges. I'm about to move into a new build and I am quite looking forward to the benefits of modern building regulations .
Don’t get too excited!
Our new build was riddled with snags and the ten year guarantee is not much use.
Look for all snags. Scratched windows are very common for example."
Scratches are nothing compared to what we currently contend with . |
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I like stone built houses
Mine is a victorian 3 storey terrace
It creaks and it moans and nothing is level, but it's 'home' and it's my lovely money pit  |
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I’m just in the process of selling a 300 year old timber framed wonky one. Lived there 25 years and always knew it would have to go as I aged , it’s high maintenance . It was a great place to bring up two kids. Job done. Said I wouldn’t get emotionally attached and I’m trying not to. I do miss it though and wish things were different. |
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Older than 1920, younger than 1970. Quality was downhill from there. My first property was brand new and was seemingly made of cardboard and held together with plasterboard screws.
I like the new builds on the suburbs of Australian cities. Open plan built for living in all seasons. All are designed individually, with all amenities and transportlinks available. Here we are squashed together with no amenities nearby. No transport links.
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"Older than 1920, younger than 1970. Quality was downhill from there. My first property was brand new and was seemingly made of cardboard and held together with plasterboard screws.
I like the new builds on the suburbs of Australian cities. Open plan built for living in all seasons. All are designed individually, with all amenities and transportlinks available. Here we are squashed together with no amenities nearby. No transport links.
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So either really old or less than 50 years old? |
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"Older than 1920, younger than 1970. Quality was downhill from there. My first property was brand new and was seemingly made of cardboard and held together with plasterboard screws.
I like the new builds on the suburbs of Australian cities. Open plan built for living in all seasons. All are designed individually, with all amenities and transportlinks available. Here we are squashed together with no amenities nearby. No transport links.
So either really old or less than 50 years old? "
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Very satisfied with my 1963 built house. solid interior walls, not studding and plasterboard. good size windows, triple lazed, letting in light and warmth from the sun in mornings and not losing too much heat at night.
Massive loft, unobstructed by modern matchwood criss-crossed trusses which render lofts virtually useless. I have made an insulated and window lit, fully floored work and storage room up there.
The place is very easy to look after and I wouldn't want anything newer or older even if they oozed character or innovation.
Where I am luckiest is not having anyone else saying what I do with the place! |
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Ideally, as ultra-minimal as possible.
Eg the lounge is empty. 4 white walls. Tiled floor. That's it.
Press a button and sofa lifts out of the floor. Press another button and recessed screen slides to reveal TV in the wall.
When done, press buttons and it all goes away again.
Nothing on the walls, no art, no shelves and no knick-knacks / clutter.
(nervous eye twitch)
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