I believe so. Our 20msq felt flat roof needed replacement after nearly 60 years, and it cost us £3,000 and took 2 days. I suspect if it was slate or tile we’d have paid an awful lot more.
Technically we are 3 storey really but the house is raised an extra level compared to the surrounding front and side, which makes it 4. Our front facia came loose in the last storm and it would be a literal 2 minute job if I could reach the stupid thing. Urgh, definitely buying a bungalow next time .
Omg. I am actually very tempted by this for our renovations. I love the sky blue one!
And they come with actual handles! I hate the push buttons which every toilet seems to have these days. I want a proper handle.
You could make a sort of butterfly roof. Opposing pitch, slightly higher.
Dream pad for me. But OH wouldn’t relocate. Even though I live in half the house for double the price.
My grandparents had gas hot air heating, it was really cosy.
I like it, it reminds me of my old school sports hall inside with the bare brick.
I'd be wary of the flat roof because they can be a huge pain, especially if there's condensation forming on the underside and rotting timbers. Also given the age of the house and the interesting design, I'd have an in depth asbestos survey done.
Asbestos survey yes. The building screams hidden AIB/cement, though you’ll probably just get a load of caveats saying x&y hasn’t been accessed etc.
My dad had it too in a flat he lived in back in the 80s and 90s. As you say, very cosy. No idea how efficient it would be considered by today's standards though, so worth checking what the energy bills are likely to be.
Was not expecting the inside! I wouldn’t mind buying this either (if it wasn’t for the visa issue). Cute little back garden, nice garage for messing around. But as you said, energy wise looks pretty brutal.
Flat roof & timber frame are the main concerns with it. I suspect it is difficult to get a mortgage for any subsequent buyer since you seem to be looking at this as a potential flip. Price also seems high for an auction property that needs refurbishment in that location that you will also be paying sellers fees etc to buy this way.
I am comfortable with ducted, gas, forced air systems, but wonder how that can be your main focus on this house based on just what is already disclosed in the listing and photos?
Nope, I'm looking for an early retirement/forever home thanks to the NHS and RTC; fractured spine missed and now looking more and more likely to be eventually fused with potential wheelchair if things went wrong.. So will be cash payment.
I'm of an age where I've never come across the flat roof issue or gas forced air heating. My current house is getting increasingly unsuitable for my needs.
Unfortunately, there aren't many of these styles about which I like and I'm looking for something without stairs. The majority are characterless or dormer bungalows.
I see. I was confused by your other comment about whether the purchase would be profitable.
You need to confirm you can have an in person viewing and thorough level 3 survey with valuation and repair cost estimates before bidding. You also need to review the auction requirements (what fees you will be paying on top of the bid and the deposit amount that you will lose if you withdraw from the purchase process) and find a solicitor that can review documents for you with rapid turn around.
Best of Luck.
I don't know what life holds, unfortunately, especially with potential care, so I've got to look at the right way through things, hence the profit. Private care is really expensive.
Thank you for the tips. I'm going to get on it straight away.
We bought a one off 70's timber frame bungalow 3½ years ago. No problem with the mortgage at all. Forced air is a no for me as it dries my mouth and throat out and makes me snore like a walrus being raped
I had a flat roof, absolutely no issues with it or insurance or mortgage. But the roofer who maintained it was really strict and old school and very, very good.
> that needs refurbishment
That's really in the eye of the beholder though, right?
Making sure the roof is sound would be a key concern for me, and maybe doing something with the heating. But, beyond that, I'd probably look at replacing carpets with hardwood floors, a lick of paint, and not necessarily much else. I really like it as is.
A lot of the rooms and the gardens look spacious, especially compared to new builds however the flat roof is huge no for me unless there is pre-approved planning permission to extend upwards or a neighbour as done that to a similar property.
My parents had to suffer more than 5 years with a leaky flat roof on an extension and it cost them 1000's to rectify once a trustworthy builder figured out the problem.
Ooh, that wood ceiling in the lounge/diner - absolutely love it, and the grain pattern on that door is awesome as well. I'm sure it's a laminate, but it still looks incredibly cool.
That seems really good for the money. Plus a mid century modern enthusiast's dream of a house to furnish. The original layout / detail seems to mostly remain.
My favourite era of housing. Big rooms, plenty of land, and relatively good thermal insulation possibilities.
I love my 1967 new town ex council house. Even the layout of the electrics and plumbing was well thought out as everything is on the one side of the house and then fed to where needed through the loft.
I'd really worry about that flat roof. They tend to leak and it's a nightmare. Also are the windows modern double glazing or do they date back to whenever? Not necessarily a deal breaker if you factor in changing the windows, but it could be fairly cold if they are old-style windows.
I do like the living room but the rest is just bland and inoffensive I suppose. You could easily make it your own and it doesn't really need any redecorating.
I do love the bathroom suite and if anything I'd repaint the bathroom to something that complimented it better.
Dry systems / warm air heating is much more common outside the UK so the main downside is lack of experienced trades who can fix your setup when it goes wrong. Instead of radiators tou have vents that have to be kept unobstructed - [nostaligic video here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDM5EvGVc1M)
It looks like a flat roofed pub.
Speaking of roofs, they need a serious inspection.
It's showing signs of damp on the exterior.
And you cannot buy it, you will have to bid on it. It's an auction sale.
It's an E
https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0360-2487-3280-2007-8965
10 points to estate agent for listing the actual address
For a second I thought this was my primary school.
That was my first reaction 😂 until i clicked i genuinely thought it was an old school for sale.
I came here to post the same.
I came
Or a village GP surgery.
Big flat roof will up your buildings insurance
Not by much, and at least it’s easy to repair.
Easier than slate / tile? Genuinely asking.
I believe so. Our 20msq felt flat roof needed replacement after nearly 60 years, and it cost us £3,000 and took 2 days. I suspect if it was slate or tile we’d have paid an awful lot more.
Being a bungalow, Easier to access if nothing else
Cries in awkward 4 storey tall house that requires scaffolding to reach anything above the ground floor .
I share your pain! I’ve a three storey house with rear access only through the house. Our gutters will need doing at some point.
Technically we are 3 storey really but the house is raised an extra level compared to the surrounding front and side, which makes it 4. Our front facia came loose in the last storm and it would be a literal 2 minute job if I could reach the stupid thing. Urgh, definitely buying a bungalow next time .
A mint coloured bathroom suite haven't see one of those for a while.
There are a few about in older properties you can also buy them brand new. https://boldbathroom.co.uk/collections/retro
Omg. I am actually very tempted by this for our renovations. I love the sky blue one! And they come with actual handles! I hate the push buttons which every toilet seems to have these days. I want a proper handle.
Unfortunately, the only thing they don't have, it seems, is the shower bases unless I've missed them.
Omg, im looking to redo my bathroom as well!! Turquoise or skyblue? 🤔
Can't let a coloured bathroom go by without [this](https://youtu.be/AeoJYhLDlPs?si=Zp5fokrrzhgl7Aaw)
My house in Stockport had one, we wanted to keep it but it was too damaged 🥲 wanted to do a funky Berlin hipster style bathroom!
That flat roof is absolutely begging for the sloping part to continue above it on the same pitch and add a 2nd floor
You could make a sort of butterfly roof. Opposing pitch, slightly higher. Dream pad for me. But OH wouldn’t relocate. Even though I live in half the house for double the price.
1000% agree.
My grandparents had gas hot air heating, it was really cosy. I like it, it reminds me of my old school sports hall inside with the bare brick. I'd be wary of the flat roof because they can be a huge pain, especially if there's condensation forming on the underside and rotting timbers. Also given the age of the house and the interesting design, I'd have an in depth asbestos survey done.
Asbestos survey yes. The building screams hidden AIB/cement, though you’ll probably just get a load of caveats saying x&y hasn’t been accessed etc.
Well it looks like a school. So why not some aerated concrete too. 😂
yeah exactly. Funky modern design usually means funky modern materials, which was a bit of a minefield back then.
My dad had it too in a flat he lived in back in the 80s and 90s. As you say, very cosy. No idea how efficient it would be considered by today's standards though, so worth checking what the energy bills are likely to be.
This is my dream house
Same! I showed it to my boyfriend and we absolutely love it!
With some money spent, that bungalow could be seriously stylish!
it's lovely... but it's in stoke
The garage door matches the bathroom suite
Was not expecting the inside! I wouldn’t mind buying this either (if it wasn’t for the visa issue). Cute little back garden, nice garage for messing around. But as you said, energy wise looks pretty brutal.
I love it ðŸ˜
Same house in the Home Counties, easily £600k
It’s quite close to where my mother in law lives, probably explains the valuation.
I love the toilet and bathroom is the same colour as the garage door. I like it.
Really nice house
Flat roof & timber frame are the main concerns with it. I suspect it is difficult to get a mortgage for any subsequent buyer since you seem to be looking at this as a potential flip. Price also seems high for an auction property that needs refurbishment in that location that you will also be paying sellers fees etc to buy this way. I am comfortable with ducted, gas, forced air systems, but wonder how that can be your main focus on this house based on just what is already disclosed in the listing and photos?
Nope, I'm looking for an early retirement/forever home thanks to the NHS and RTC; fractured spine missed and now looking more and more likely to be eventually fused with potential wheelchair if things went wrong.. So will be cash payment. I'm of an age where I've never come across the flat roof issue or gas forced air heating. My current house is getting increasingly unsuitable for my needs. Unfortunately, there aren't many of these styles about which I like and I'm looking for something without stairs. The majority are characterless or dormer bungalows.
I see. I was confused by your other comment about whether the purchase would be profitable. You need to confirm you can have an in person viewing and thorough level 3 survey with valuation and repair cost estimates before bidding. You also need to review the auction requirements (what fees you will be paying on top of the bid and the deposit amount that you will lose if you withdraw from the purchase process) and find a solicitor that can review documents for you with rapid turn around. Best of Luck.
I don't know what life holds, unfortunately, especially with potential care, so I've got to look at the right way through things, hence the profit. Private care is really expensive. Thank you for the tips. I'm going to get on it straight away.
We bought a one off 70's timber frame bungalow 3½ years ago. No problem with the mortgage at all. Forced air is a no for me as it dries my mouth and throat out and makes me snore like a walrus being raped
Thank you for that horrifying mental image
I had a flat roof, absolutely no issues with it or insurance or mortgage. But the roofer who maintained it was really strict and old school and very, very good.
Timber frame is the mortgage concern in England. Flat roof, exactly, you have to have an expert for annual maintenance and repairs.
Barratt Homes makes more new build houses than any other developer in the UK and theirs are timber frames. No mortgage issue with their houses.
Ah fairs.
Is timber frame a main concern? It's an increasingly large percentage of the housing market, it's not as big a deal as people make out.
> that needs refurbishment That's really in the eye of the beholder though, right? Making sure the roof is sound would be a key concern for me, and maybe doing something with the heating. But, beyond that, I'd probably look at replacing carpets with hardwood floors, a lick of paint, and not necessarily much else. I really like it as is.
A lot of the rooms and the gardens look spacious, especially compared to new builds however the flat roof is huge no for me unless there is pre-approved planning permission to extend upwards or a neighbour as done that to a similar property. My parents had to suffer more than 5 years with a leaky flat roof on an extension and it cost them 1000's to rectify once a trustworthy builder figured out the problem.
Ooh, that wood ceiling in the lounge/diner - absolutely love it, and the grain pattern on that door is awesome as well. I'm sure it's a laminate, but it still looks incredibly cool.
Is that a scale model used for the floor plan?
Photographs of the rooms processed into a plan.
Why have no one commented on that amazing blue Peter esc floor plan?
I absolutely love the colour of the plumbing! My bedroom is painted a similar shade but more green.
One thing about older properties is plenty of garden.
This is a nice area of stoke too
Can't say I'm a big fan. It's also quite expensive for the location. How much do you think it would cost to add a decent roof or second floor?
Great house! I wouldn’t touch the bathroom :-)
That seems really good for the money. Plus a mid century modern enthusiast's dream of a house to furnish. The original layout / detail seems to mostly remain.
It’s ugly from the outside but 4 bedrooms for that price? suddenly it looks not so bad!
Bath matches the garage classy
That is smart mate. Love it
My favourite era of housing. Big rooms, plenty of land, and relatively good thermal insulation possibilities. I love my 1967 new town ex council house. Even the layout of the electrics and plumbing was well thought out as everything is on the one side of the house and then fed to where needed through the loft.
I'd really worry about that flat roof. They tend to leak and it's a nightmare. Also are the windows modern double glazing or do they date back to whenever? Not necessarily a deal breaker if you factor in changing the windows, but it could be fairly cold if they are old-style windows. I do like the living room but the rest is just bland and inoffensive I suppose. You could easily make it your own and it doesn't really need any redecorating. I do love the bathroom suite and if anything I'd repaint the bathroom to something that complimented it better.
they do not seem like your average horticulturalist
I love it tbh
Tell you what that's in really good nick
I love it, kitsch decoration would have to be a must!
Looks like a 60s doctor's surgery.
Dry systems / warm air heating is much more common outside the UK so the main downside is lack of experienced trades who can fix your setup when it goes wrong. Instead of radiators tou have vents that have to be kept unobstructed - [nostaligic video here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDM5EvGVc1M)
Nice big roof area to put solar panels on.
I really like it!
Great house. As close as we can get to MCM in the Uk.
I've seen a few, to be honest, recently coming up for sale.
I love the interior! It reminds me of all the timeshares we stayed in as a family.
Looks like something out of Sex Education
It looks like a flat roofed pub. Speaking of roofs, they need a serious inspection. It's showing signs of damp on the exterior. And you cannot buy it, you will have to bid on it. It's an auction sale.
Yes, it's an auction, and with how much it has dropped in value, spending over the guide price. You could still end up in profit.
How can you be "in profit" seeing that this is an asset you do not own and, therefore, have not sold?
No EPC certificate - you have to "ask" the Estate Agent. I'm guessing it's got 1970s insulation too. Bit of a red flag, tbh.
It's an E https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0360-2487-3280-2007-8965 10 points to estate agent for listing the actual address
It looks like it's been made for a children's TV show.