I've enjoyed my time today looking at what I suspect was originally a six roomed house that was then extended so much so that it has now become a building that houses four self contained units. Two are a bit boring and need renovation, one is ok and the forth has been renovated into something entirely different, a three bedroomed maisonette. This is a Grade II listed building, but I think that the conservationist have got it a bit wrong, as it probably dates back to the 1720's or thereabouts. It was probably 're-faced' with Bath stone in the Victorian period, when the two bay windows were added, and it has been extended twice to the rear at much the same, but different times. Whatever,it is old and my Clients have found a charming property, but it is a dwelling that could act as a sponge and soak up money on it's restoration. However, one of the main areas, the roof has been entirely up-graded with lead flat sections and new clay (interlocking) pan tiles that will please the conservationists, but they may die of apoplexy if they see the 'Velux' skylights! Its probably quite an 'important' building, as buildings go and maybe the 'listing' is on he low side, certainly, in my opinion it should be a GradeII*, and possibly a GradeI. The joy, for me, one of the joys for me in this specific instance was the fact that I could park my car in the cellar, close the doors and not get a ticket, and give my parking fairy a day off! My Clients must remember not to hang their washing out to dry on this hill, as it's against the bye laws!!!   more »