Bungalows...thoughts?

[NightSt@lk3r]

I've lived in a Bungalow for 4 years, great little property located on private land in the countryside with a nice sized Garden.

 

[Derek W]

yeah wtf do I know ignore me completely

you made some sweeping statements. e.g if the floor is uninsulated it will cost a fortune to heat. if thats the case, then either you make the decision of walk away or think, a couple of hundred quid spent on a bit of glasswool insulation (if suspended timber floor of course) and your floor (and wallet) is feeling the better of it. Same applies if its on two storeys really. The home report highlights the pros and cons of a house so the buyer can make an informed decision on whether they want to spend a few quid to improve the place which can save in the long run or whether they walk away.

your point about the gutters / fascia didn't make much sense either. If they're looked after properly then there isn't an issue. It might take a bit longer to maintain them but the principals still the same. Look after it and it will last.

E.g My folks moved from a semi detached two up two down to a bungalow in 1984, they extended it in 1986 and since then all they've had to do is replace the odd tile (chimney blew up and general wear and tear) a bit of gutter replacement (snow load bending a section of guttering) and a lick of paint every so often so in about 28years there hasn't been that much of a hassle in a bungalow.

 

[Deep]

- Worried about sleeping with the windows open in the summer, as a burglariser can simply jump in and robz0rz all our gear (it's in a pretty nice area)

For this single reason I say no

 

[dannyjo22]

Tell your wife not to worry about burgulars getting in through the windows, bungalows are often targeted even with the windows closed by going in through the roof.

 

[Delvis]

I actually like bungalows...But I'm an old git before my time. And I'm not even old man

 

[G|mp]

Tell her not to worry about the burglary, it's the rape she wants to worry about.

 

[Moothead2]

I've never thought they were only owned by old people although maybe that's because two of my friends live in bungalows and they're basically the only bungalows I've ever really consciously noticed. I would find it weird only having one floor though and I wouldn't really want to live in a Bungalow with my parents and sibling as it would feel less private for some reason although this obviously doesn't apply to you OP .

 

[Glaucus]

Love bungalows. Other countries which have lots of spare land. Bungalows are the norm and they are brilliant.

 

[smr]

I live in a Bungalow, absolutely love it.

 

[Glaucus]

This needs to be a poll. Seems like a lot of love for the bungalow. Or is it just becuase it's a bungalow thread.

 

[Theophany]

Bungalows are awesome. Stairs are a friggin nightmare to hoover, for that alone it's worth it.

 

[Maccapacca]

either way this is quite eloquent

http://www.findaproperty.com/displaystory.aspx?edid=00&salerent=0&storyid=0309

 

[dowie]

do it - you'll likely get a bigger garden for your money, feels more spacious than a house of similar sq footage as you note.

Also in future you could convert the attic or if you had the cash - knock it down and build a house.

 

[Kamwah]

Bungalows are great. Lived in a few of them several years ago and I prefer having everything on one floor cos I'm a lazy ass.

 

[LoopyOrc]

I laughed at lolgalow...damnit

 

[mattx2]

Too much bungalow love here a bungalow = old people and wee smells

 

[Liampope]

Too much bungalow love here a bungalow = old people and wee smells

It's great! Bungalow sub forum, mods?

 

[Nitefly]

Home alone traps won't work in a bungalow as there is no upstairs to escape to. Risky business.

 

[[FnG]magnolia]

I had to google the difference between a bungalow and a 'normal' house so I think for that reason alone you should ignore my opinion (bungalows look fine).

 

[Nitefly]

I had to google the difference between a bungalow and a 'normal' house so I think for that reason alone you should ignore my opinion (bungalows look fine).

Haha really? What crazy land do you live in?

New Zealand, where north is west and south is blue.