Just spent nearly a million quid on a new garage for the Maserati and it wouldn't fit..............

[Wattie]

Excellent can I suggest that when this is all over we set up a thread, links to sites etc with a discount code for members.
that lets owners control dates/codes and allows forum members to inquire/ book some lovely properties

 

[Wattie]

Agreed. Happy to offer special rates to forum members, other than the Le Mans property during main race events when we can let it 10x over for the full price!

Got any good driving routes near u that will stimulate the juices or is it top down chillax stuff?

 

[Andyk]

When we rebuilt our house I made sure that the garage was big enough for all eventualities! The Granturismo would fit nicely where the Aston lives now..

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V12 ...... Just love love it....

 

[ratbag]

Menorca is lovely.
Spent many a summer holiday with friends in the early 80's who had a lovely villa and pool in Binibeca. Water skiing in the bay behind their 14ft Fletcher in my early teens. Followed by piella at the beach side bar restaurant.
It's 20 years since I was last there, didn't recognise the place with the amount of new build.
Another 20 years on, can't imagine.

Ha ha yes my dad had a Fletcher arrowstreak when I was a teenager! You would be be surprised at Menorca now- the island government have draconian planning laws and unlike Mallorca/Ibiza everything is low rise and in keeping with local traditional architecture- It is actually largely unspoilt by mass tourism even now and still charming....

 

[ratbag]

There should be a thread on here for all those with a holiday property to advertise it to members.
Benefits all.
Assists investors whilst providing Reduced price/nice holiday location- when things get back to normal.

Great idea

 

[Silvercat]

Its amazing how quickly you pick it up just living there. When we bought our Provence Gites in 2004 I could just about manage to make a waiter understand what I wanted for lunch at Le Mans. 15 years of living there part time and I had a heated discussion yesterday on the phone with the septic tank pump out firm about what he wants to charge me, given I've had the tank stirred and taken out the worst lumpy bits that his machine won't process! Its amazing what some of our guests try to put down the bog......the holiday rental business is filled with such glamour!

On the cost vs commuting bit, I WFH in Norfolk or France as a corporate lawyer, and with the 1 hour back time difference and living about 30 mins from Tour airport at my Le Mans place or Marseilles for Provence, with just a carry on bag I can be with a client in central London as fast as I can from rural Norfolk.

With all the social distancing measures being implemented in offices ( one of my clients is an office fit out and furniture company who are having a field day reconfiguring offices and working 24/7), more WFH is bound to follow and with video conferencing there is far less need to be in physical commuting distance. The lifestyle improvement is night and day and you can get some very serious property with pool and tennis courts plus garaging galore for €1M in rural France. Even Norfolk is expensive by comparison.

This time last year 12% of UK workforce
( total c34m) were reportedly WFH, now its over 40%. So even post Covid-19 I reckon may settle back to around 30%. If correct that would be a lot of people WFH so imagine the impact on city centre office blocks and business real estate values generally....I wonder if this is where the next property crash is going to happen as companies realise they dont need these massive monolithic HQ's anymore.

 

[rockits]

This time last year 12% of UK workforce
( total c34m) were reportedly WFH, now its over 40%. So even post Covid-19 I reckon may settle back to around 30%. If correct that would be a lot of people WFH so imagine the impact on city centre office blocks and business real estate values generally....I wonder if this is where the next property crash is going to happen as companies realise they dont need these massive monolithic HQ's anymore.

This is certainly possible as businesses reduce costs with large expensive offices. However I don't see this would hit or crash domestic housing prices and it might even strengthen or increase them as people might think I need more and better space to WFH. They will also be saving on commuting costs so could justify a bigger or better house.

 

[Doctor Houx]

Got any good driving routes near u that will stimulate the juices or is it top down chillax stuff?

Plenty of fun to drive empty roads to have fun on. The D road between La Charte and Le Mans is the route the factory Aston DBR1’s and later the JW Gulf GT40’s used to take between the hotel and circuit and is a fun challenge. You can of course also drive most of the circuit outside of race events all the way from Tertre Rouge down the whole Mulsanne, round Indianapolis and Arnage down to the Porsche curves, all lined with Armco for the authentic experience!

 

[Wattie]

Plenty of fun to drive empty roads to have fun on. The D road between La Charte and Le Mans is the route the factory Aston DBR1’s and later the JW Gulf GT40’s used to take between the hotel and circuit and is a fun challenge. You can of course also drive most of the circuit outside of race events all the way from Tertre Rouge down the whole Mulsanne, round Indianapolis and Arnage down to the Porsche curves, all lined with Armco for the authentic experience!

Sounds fantastic!
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[Team GCR]

Was about to pull the trigger on a Oak Game garage with three bays at the farm, when.... saw a fat bird sat in the field which normaly provides a lovely view.
Her and over weight husband have noticed it is up for sale. Asked what they are going to graze on there and they state they want to turn it into a camp site!!!
Unlikely to get permission as its an AONB, but the worry of it being messed with means we will now buy it... sodding news aa thats the garage and next sports car on hold... and the last thing I need is another nine acres to mow!

I know how you feel, this year was supposed to be the year of the new garage at my new home in Wales and finally being able to move the cars from Northants to here. Can't see that happening as we can't even submit the plans at the moment and I am not sure the sale of the cottage I am selling to release capital will go through now either.

Could you let the field out to a local farmer for grazing so you don't have to mow it?

Luckily although we don't own the land below us if the farmer decided to sell you probably wouldn't get planning to do anything other than graze on it as it was originally the park land belonging to the house so it might prove to be one of the benefits of the house's listing.

Going back to the original point of the thread the moral of the story for me is don't do as I did and get sucked into buying a house with no garage/outbuilding when it is one of the main things you want from a house, thought it would be sorted within six months, we have now been here over two years! It is a lovely house though...................

 

[safrane]

We would probably let 'Pete the sheep' use the land as we have enough already for the sheep we have... and they are a handful already.

He is the most generous man I have ever met; brings us free venison, lamb, pheasant and logs every other month and always refuses anything in return.

Our worry is people buying it and then putting tents or their VW camper on there at weekends as a cheep holiday home.

Such a lovely view and needs to stay like that... hopefully our offer of full asking price will secure it, dont want to spend over £85k and use up all my savings.

 

[philw696]

Certainly a nice view of the tower at North Nibley if I remember correctly Peter.
Totally agree that would be spoilt with campers on their.
Now a nice Classic Car meet up maybe.

 

[rossyl]

Hello, I live in London, am I welcome here...?

However, we're in Zone 3, so have a terraced house and a garden. I feel we've plenty of living space for the two of us. However...NO GARAGE! Parking cars on the road is just something I have to live with.

There's been a fair bit of commentary on this thread regarding not understanding why you'd want to live in London, the prices etc.

Having been brought up in Herts in a rather lovely and green area, I would prefer not to live there now.

We go to some lovely villages on the weekend, quaint and beautiful. I initially think, "oh wouldn't it be lovely to live here" but then I think...

"what would I do if I lived in the countryside"

So what do you do?


Not so long ago, due to a house refurb, for almost 1 Year we lived at my parents in Herts, and my in-laws in Surrey. It gave us a taste of what living outside of London whilst attempting to enjoy our current way of life. In short, it didn't work.

Yes you can get trains that take 35mins, BUT

• from a particular station in London, where you might not be
• unless trains go every 10mins, otherwise you have to plan when to leave to not miss your train.
• unless you live nextdoor to the station (which would make living in the countryside a little pointless) you then have a journey the other end

all of which, results in the journey actually being quite long. Also, half the time it's a taxi home, when slightly worse for wear!

I can't change my job. Well I could, but I wouldn't earn as much as I earn in London. That's the nature of my industry. That's what pays for the car...

Our current lifestyle is going out probably 4 nights a week on average. London is great for that.

I think I'd get bored sat in my country pile. Horses for courses I guess.

 

[Silvercat]

Hello, I live in London, am I welcome here...?

However, we're in Zone 3, so have a terraced house and a garden. I feel we've plenty of living space for the two of us. However...NO GARAGE! Parking cars on the road is just something I have to live with.

There's been a fair bit of commentary on this thread regarding not understanding why you'd want to live in London, the prices etc.

Having been brought up in Herts in a rather lovely and green area, I would prefer not to live there now.

We go to some lovely villages on the weekend, quaint and beautiful. I initially think, "oh wouldn't it be lovely to live here" but then I think...

"what would I do if I lived in the countryside"

So what do you do?


Not so long ago, due to a house refurb, for almost 1 Year we lived at my parents in Herts, and my in-laws in Surrey. It gave us a taste of what living outside of London whilst attempting to enjoy our current way of life. In short, it didn't work.

Yes you can get trains that take 35mins, BUT

• from a particular station in London, where you might not be
• unless they go every 10mins, otherwise you have to plan when to leave whatever engagement.
• unless you live nextdoor to the station (which would make living in the countryside a little pointless) you e then got a journey the other end.

I can't change my job. Well I could, but I wouldn't earn as much as I earn in London. That's the nature of my industry. That's what pays for the car...

Our current lifestyle is going out probably 4 nights a week on average. London is great for that.

I think I'd get bored sat in my country pile. Horses for courses I guess.

I grew up in Harpenden in the 1970's and 80's and ended up working in London for 5 years. Harpenden was a great place to live and grow up in but insanely expensive to buy any property. I hated every minute of my 5 years in London. Thankfully, 34 years later, I now live in the middle of no where in Cumbria, amongst some of the most stunning countryside you can ever imagine, surrounded by 7 sheep farms . My nearest Sainsburys or Morrisons is 22 miles away and not a lot in between. But do you know what, I wouldn't miss it for the world. I agree with you, each to their own but when I used to visit London for business on a pretty frequent basis,TBH I couldnt wait to leave. When I used to see Morecambe Bay and the Lakeland Fells on my way back up north, before getting off the train at Oxenholme, it always lifted my spirits, whatever the weather! It is "gods own country' and I wouldnt give it up for anything.....

 

[rossyl]

I grew up in Harpenden in the 1970's and 80's and ended up working in London for 5 years. Harpenden was a great place to live and grow up in but insanely expensive to buy any property. I hated every minute of my 5 years in London but thankfully 34 years later, I now live in the middle of no where in Cumbria amongst some of the most stunning countryside you can imagine surrounded by 7 sheep farms . My nearest Sainsburys or Morrisons is 22 miles away and not a lot in between. But do you know what, I wouldnt miss it for the world. I agree with you, each to their own but when I used to visit London for business on z pretty frequent basis,TBH I couldnt wait to leave. When I used to see Morecambe Bay and the Lakeland Fells on my way back up north before getting off the train at Oxenholme it always lifted my spirits, whatever the weather! It is "gods own country' and I wouldnt give it up for anything.....

One place isn't better than the other. One is just better for you, and the other better for me.

I still don't know what I'd do day to day in the countryside

 

[philw696]

I love going to Paris but can't wait to get back to the Mayenne and into the countryside must be an age thing.
As you say we all know where our bit of paradise is.

 

[Silvercat]

One place isn't better than the other. One is just better for you, and the other better for me.

I still don't know what I'd do day to day in the countryside

Plenty to do in the countryside it's just different to city life and much more community based and community driven. Its also virtually crime free where I am. Not many places where you can leave your doors open, go out and come back without any worries.

 

[Phil H]

We go to some lovely villages on the weekend, quaint and beautiful. I initially think, "oh wouldn't it be lovely to live here" but then I think...

"what would I do if I lived in the countryside"

So what do you do?

That's a bit like going on holiday and thinking 'wouldn't it be nice to live here' then having a reality check when you get home, and I'm sure that many of us have done exactly that. Rural life isn't for everyone and it would be a boring old world if we all thought the same; the key thing is to find a work/life balance in a location that suits you and makes you happy, and it sounds as though you've achieved that - a lot of folk would envy you.

I happen to like London and I'm not against the city life per se, I just can't get my head around the property prices when out of town locations offer so much more.

As for being welcome here, I think you've been around long enough to claim tenant's rights

PH

 

[rossyl]

That's a bit like going on holiday and thinking 'wouldn't it be nice to live here' then having a reality check when you get home, and I'm sure that many of us have done exactly that. Rural life isn't for everyone and it would be a boring old world if we all thought the same; the key thing is to find a work/life balance in a location that suits you and makes you happy, and it sounds as though you've achieved that - a lot of folk would envy you.

I happen to like London and I'm not against the city life per se, I just can't get my head around the property prices when out of town locations offer so much more.

As for being welcome here, I think you've been around long enough to claim tenant's rights

PH

Haha, Thanks mate! Well said.

 

[Gazcw]

One place isn't better than the other. One is just better for you, and the other better for me.

I still don't know what I'd do day to day in the countryside

Safrane has some sheep that need taming by the sound of it. Lots of evening entertainment to keep you busy.