For me, it's not about a twee, rose tinted, yearning for a lost England that never really existed. From an aesthete's point of view, I just prefer the architecture and craftsmanship of yonder years, as well as glass, ceramics, furniture and decoratives. So much now is bland, cookie-cutter and soul-less.
It's very sad how, on this forum these days, you can't even comment on liking an old house, without it being somehow sneered upon.
We purchased our 4 bed semi in ED in 1975 it had been reduced by £500 for quick sale and was £16,500!,
Original owner lived on first floor but let out rooms downstairs. We had to do considerable redecoration and some alterations to adapt it to 3 elderly relatives with mobility issues, plus myself, partner and toddler. I was joint owner with my elderly aunt and after her death, we had to get a small mortgage to pay out some of her bequests.
My neighbour's house was on the market for £1.4 million but his place was far better condition than mine.
I agree that many folk are asset rich but cash poor .
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