This is the second property I have seen for my Client, the first being a large and sort of gracious flat, but one that was at the same time somewhat ungainly and I think that it would have become more so at the end of the day. They have now found a very traditional three bedroomed 1930s built house. It is close to good local amenities, a bus service, local shops, schools and even a library; it is well positioned from that point of view. The principal chimney stack is in good condition; the second is no longer used and in due course can be taken down to below roof level. The roof is covered with the original tiles no doubt on the original battens and certainly on the original slater’s felt. The felt is just, just starting to fail but as the tiles, here Marseille clay tiles, are fully interlocking, well the roof ain't leaking, so it can remain. Main walls show little sign of any settlement or movement and they are reasonably dry. Windows have been replaced but internally insulation within the roof void need beefing up. The house has adequate amenities though I would not be surprised were my Clients interested in refurbishing the kitchen and sanitary ware. Certainly I would ditch the obscured glass in the bathroom window for clear to look out onto the long garden. Wiring and heating each need testing but otherwise there was nothing wrong with this house, and as I said above, there is an awful lot to be said for stability…   more »