Hello,
I probably have a typical single-person problem. I want to buy a house and already have a specific one in mind. But like most houses, this one is also too large. I would have 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms “left over.” There is also a 40m² (430 sq ft) utility room. On the ground floor, I can imagine taking down a wall to connect the bathroom with the kitchen to create a larger kitchen. However, since the house is listed (heritage protected), that probably won’t be allowed, right?
Otherwise, everything fits well with this house, and since I’m generally only looking in an area with about 20,000 residents and want a large garden plus an outbuilding, it’s very unlikely that I’ll find a smaller house.
So, what do you do with too much space?
Best regards,
Chris
I probably have a typical single-person problem. I want to buy a house and already have a specific one in mind. But like most houses, this one is also too large. I would have 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms “left over.” There is also a 40m² (430 sq ft) utility room. On the ground floor, I can imagine taking down a wall to connect the bathroom with the kitchen to create a larger kitchen. However, since the house is listed (heritage protected), that probably won’t be allowed, right?
Otherwise, everything fits well with this house, and since I’m generally only looking in an area with about 20,000 residents and want a large garden plus an outbuilding, it’s very unlikely that I’ll find a smaller house.
So, what do you do with too much space?
Best regards,
Chris
I think you either like the house or you don’t. It’s listed as a niche property on a major real estate platform for a reason.
Possible drawbacks are:
- low ceilings typical of old farmhouses (beams at door height)
- small rooms (unchangeable due to historic preservation)
- double windows
Did you find the property only online, or have you actually visited it?
Possible drawbacks are:
- low ceilings typical of old farmhouses (beams at door height)
- small rooms (unchangeable due to historic preservation)
- double windows
On the historic exterior windows, additional insulated wooden windows have been installed on the inside.- electric heating and no energy performance certificate
The heating system is a combination of a fireplace and energy-efficient electric heaters. Additionally, some rooms such as the kitchen, living room, and bathroom have electric underfloor heating installed.
Did you find the property only online, or have you actually visited it?
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AngelusNoctis10 Jun 2016 20:42The rooms and ceilings are large/high enough. I’ve seen much worse in timber-framed houses. The ceiling height on the ground floor is 2.3 m (7 ft 7 in), but you have to subtract 15 cm (6 inches) for the beams. Still enough to avoid bumping your head. But does this really reduce a property’s value that much?
I don’t know what you mean by double windows. In my opinion, there are very beautiful old wooden windows inside, which were also renovated in 2015.
I didn’t find the house online, but I did, of course, inspect it in person. Otherwise, I wouldn’t even consider buying it.
Where you get your quotes from is a mystery to me. They are not from me. So it would be good if you could provide a source when you quote unrelated statements.
I don’t know what you mean by double windows. In my opinion, there are very beautiful old wooden windows inside, which were also renovated in 2015.
I didn’t find the house online, but I did, of course, inspect it in person. Otherwise, I wouldn’t even consider buying it.
Where you get your quotes from is a mystery to me. They are not from me. So it would be good if you could provide a source when you quote unrelated statements.
The quotes come from the property description on Immobilienscout. I added them afterwards and probably should have mentioned that they originate from there.
They can be found on Immobilienscout under the location Lahstedt, price 150,000 euros.
By the way, you can also see the leaning wall from the other thread there ;-)
They can be found on Immobilienscout under the location Lahstedt, price 150,000 euros.
By the way, you can also see the leaning wall from the other thread there ;-)
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garfunkel10 Jun 2016 22:53I wouldn’t buy the house...
- The rooms are tiny
- The rooms feel dark and cold
- The roof seems due for replacement
- Little freedom to customize, not even inside
- Energy certificate probably way below acceptable standards
For me, it wouldn’t feel comfortable at all, especially not in my own home...
In my opinion, it only offers a large plot with a huge burden attached.
What’s even positive about the house? Not even the half-timbered facade is attractive.
PS: For less than 50,000 more, clearly much better options are available nearby.
- The rooms are tiny
- The rooms feel dark and cold
- The roof seems due for replacement
- Little freedom to customize, not even inside
- Energy certificate probably way below acceptable standards
For me, it wouldn’t feel comfortable at all, especially not in my own home...
In my opinion, it only offers a large plot with a huge burden attached.
What’s even positive about the house? Not even the half-timbered facade is attractive.
PS: For less than 50,000 more, clearly much better options are available nearby.
Musketier schrieb:
By the way, you can also see the slanted wall from the other thread there ;-)...and the sauna in the bathroom 🙂
I won’t comment on the house itself, but a "passion project" usually refers to something where you invest more than you get back in value.
Passion projects are often antiques or classic cars; they require more maintenance and upkeep costs than comparable modern items. The same applies to real estate.
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