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The ultimate doer-upper

I tried to convince Ben last week that we should buy this doer-upper:

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-63319526.html

It was built by Lord Sinclair in 1565 and Ben’s mother’s maiden name is Sinclair. Maybe it could be our bach (bach is the New Zealand word for a modest holiday home near the beach).

It’s true that we’re the most un-DIY family in existence and we need to hire tradespeople for even the simplest of things so I can see why it might not be a good idea. However we could just pitch a tent on the castle grounds and camp there. Elizabeth says she’d like it for her next birthday.

 

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13 responses to “The ultimate doer-upper”

  1. Denise Avatar
    Denise

    It’s got no roof and it’s 130K!! Lovely setting though, I can see the appeal of the camping idea.

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    1. Rachel M Avatar
      Rachel M

      Yes, it needs a bit of work 🙂
      No roof, no floor, no doors, no windows ….

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      1. matthewcevans Avatar
        matthewcevans

        But you are close to the Tr*mp Golf Course though… 🙂

        Who needs floors, roofs, or water if you have that.

      2. Rachel M Avatar
        Rachel M

        Yes, I didn’t think the proximity to Trump International was much of a feature. It’s close to the Newburgh seal colony though:

        Newburgh seal colony, Scotland

  2. Hangaku Gozen Avatar
    Hangaku Gozen

    Can you leave the old ruin up for historic interest and build a little cabin nearby on the property? There are some great prefab housing kits that claim they can be set up in a day or two by two adults. (Your mileage may vary….) Or if you insist on camping, have a small bathhouse with shower and toilet installed. Does the place have access to water? In California, that’s a big tipping point for real estate sales. No matter how beautiful the area, if you can’t get running water to your home, it’s worthless.

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    1. Rachel M Avatar
      Rachel M

      Those were my thoughts exactly! There is nearby access to water and power so it’s definitely an option.

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  3. Jonathan Avatar
    Jonathan

    I bet if you start figuring in the craftsmen required to re-build in keeping with the existing stonework, you would need to buy fire extinguishers for your bank account 🙂

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    1. Rachel M Avatar
      Rachel M

      Yes, the cost of restoring that thing would be very high. Way more the cost to buy the ruin.

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  4. cbegg1950 Avatar
    cbegg1950

    If that’s what you fancy and can afford the craftsmen required, then go for it!!

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  5. Doug Avatar
    Doug

    This one is a good one too, but I prefer that one ^

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    1. Rachel M Avatar
      Rachel M

      Oh that is so nice! It has quite a bit of land with it so that it such a good price. The castle is on a tiny plot of land so I’m not convinced it’s better.

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      1. Doug Avatar
        Doug

        Build up, up, and up! 😂

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