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  • Registered Users Posts: 17,410 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    For 2 and a half million - I'd want my neighbours house to be quite a bit further away.
    It's basically a very nice housing estate!

    Exactly , for that money i’d want more than 0.25 of an acre. The house is fantastic no doubt.


  • Registered Users Posts: 12,363 ✭✭✭✭Del.Monte


    Here's one from the Irish Independent 27/1/2006 - wonder if it's still available? :D

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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,024 ✭✭✭Carry


    Grayson wrote: »
    http://www.frenchestateagents.com/french-property-for-sale/view/70767JDY85/mill-for-sale-in-vouille-les-marais-vendee-pays-de-la-loire-france

    A converted windmill in France for €66,000. It's small (One bed) and could do with a bit of work. But still, it's a windmill.

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    I don't think it needs any work done. It's meant to be rustic.
    It's the perfect hideaway for when you need a bit of peace and quiet, but certainly not to live permanently in it.

    I need space, lots of it. I want a house where I can get lost in or have to think hard how many rooms, nooks and crannies it has. And no immediate neighbours :cool:


  • Registered Users Posts: 28,668 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    I found this on pinterest. It's my dream.

    Swoon!!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 16,067 ✭✭✭✭Grayson


    I love that french site. Here's another one.
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    Nearly 700k though. Still it's beautiful. The interior is lovely too.
    http://www.frenchestateagents.com/french-property-for-sale/view/71809JTO24


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  • Registered Users Posts: 911 ✭✭✭endabob1


    https://www.seeff.com/Details?&actionid=2&areaname=Clifton&areaid=10&page=0&webref=390178&itemnumber=8&totalresults=13

    When I win Euromillions .... give or take €10m in real money (not including VAT)


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,024 ✭✭✭Carry


    Grayson wrote: »
    I love that french site. Here's another one.

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    Nearly 700k though. Still it's beautiful. The interior is lovely too.
    http://www.frenchestateagents.com/french-property-for-sale/view/71809JTO24

    Yes!!
    But you wouldn't want to stagger walk on that pond terrace after a few vins blancs ... ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 911 ✭✭✭endabob1


    Grayson wrote: »
    http://www.frenchestateagents.com/french-property-for-sale/view/70767JDY85/mill-for-sale-in-vouille-les-marais-vendee-pays-de-la-loire-france

    A converted windmill in France for €66,000. It's small (One bed) and could do with a bit of work. But still, it's a windmill.

    I love that place, only a short-ish drive to La Rochelle too, If I hadn't just poured all my life savings into buying a place myself, i'd be on that!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 16,067 ✭✭✭✭Grayson


    endabob1 wrote: »
    I love that place, only a short-ish drive to La Rochelle too, If I hadn't just poured all my life savings into buying a place myself, i'd be on that!!

    I showed it to some friends. One said that it'd be possible to buy it with a few credit union loans between us.


  • Registered Users Posts: 911 ✭✭✭endabob1


    Grayson wrote: »
    I showed it to some friends. One said that it'd be possible to buy it with a few credit union loans between us.


    One bed place, close to an airport, under 2 hours flying time from Dublin but rural enough to be remote, perfect for a romantic getaway location.

    You can try it out as a holiday rental
    http://www.windmill.fr/mill.htm


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  • Registered Users Posts: 766 ✭✭✭ger vallely


    hightower1 wrote: »
    Wow! I don't usually like the style in big fancy houses but that looks adorable and beautifully decked out.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,453 ✭✭✭valoren


    Del.Monte wrote: »
    Here's one from the Irish Independent 27/1/2006 - wonder if it's still available? :D

    Property%2BPorn.jpg

    Surely that's a joke. Please tell me it's a joke. :eek:


  • Administrators, Business & Finance Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 16,901 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Toots


    Brian? wrote: »
    I know that area well. You couldn't live there for 4 months of the year. Lake freezes in December and thaws out around the end of March. Lovely summer home though.

    You couldn't move out for 4 months! Sure who'd water the 5000 houseplants? They'd all be dead when you came back :pac:


  • Administrators, Business & Finance Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 16,901 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Toots


    ace_irl wrote: »

    Same!! Although I have to say I'd be getting rid of every single sink in the bathrooms and replacing them with mixer taps. I can't stand separate taps :o


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,291 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    I've often driven up there with the missus (it's about a half an hour from where I live) just to pass an hour sitting on the mountain above looking down at the lake. It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen.

    If I won the euro millions I'd totally drop 28m on it!

    But then you'd be down there away from the view and everyone else would be looking into your garden on their Sunday drive.

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 20,863 Mod ✭✭✭✭inforfun


    Toots wrote: »
    Same!! Although I have to say I'd be getting rid of every single sink in the bathrooms and replacing them with mixer taps. I can't stand separate taps :o

    Separate taps are the work of the devil.
    In this day and age there is just no excuse.
    And no valid explanation either.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭sbsquarepants


    Hermy wrote: »
    But then you'd be down there away from the view and everyone else would be looking into your garden on their Sunday drive.

    I'd have my butler go up and shoo them away, there'd possibly be hounds involved - what's certain is there'll be no fecking freeloaders goofing off over my gaf!


  • Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭ace_irl


    Toots wrote: »
    Same!! Although I have to say I'd be getting rid of every single sink in the bathrooms and replacing them with mixer taps. I can't stand separate taps :o

    Are they not mixer taps? The water comes out the same spout you just have a hot and cold part?

    Shows how little I know about taps!

    My dad built it, and for some reason he refuses to give it to me even though I've offered him a nice bottle of wine!

    Patiently waiting to win the lotto!


  • Posts: 21,679 ✭✭✭✭ Emberly Mammoth Flower


    I think that Foxrock house is horrible. There's no character whatsover. No offence to your dad ace.

    Here is another of my Pinterest finds :) No interior shots unfortunately.


  • Registered Users Posts: 18,150 ✭✭✭✭Malari


    I think that Foxrock house is horrible. There's no character whatsover. No offence to your dad ace.

    Here is another of my Pinterest finds :) No interior shots unfortunately.

    Me too, it's vile to my eyes. All curves and ornate marbley stuff.

    If we didn't go contemporary, minimalist, we would have gone industrial. Next time! :pac: I'd love something like this: https://www.houzz.ie/photos/4816345/my-houzz-international-meets-industrial-in-a-brooklyn-loft-industrial-living-room-new-york


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  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 11,291 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hermy


    inforfun wrote: »
    Separate taps are the work of the devil.
    Seperate taps mean less head injuries!
    I'd have my butler go up and shoo them away, there'd possibly be hounds involved - what's certain is there'll be no fecking freeloaders goofing off over my gaf!
    :D:D:D

    Genealogy Forum Mod



  • Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭ace_irl


    I think that Foxrock house is horrible. There's no character whatsover. No offence to your dad ace.

    Here is another of my Pinterest finds :) No interior shots unfortunately.

    I think that's the beauty of homes, everyone has a different taste and we can't all like the same things and that makes them all the more enjoyable to look at.

    In fairness, everything in that house it not how I would have it, but the kitchen is what I love.

    I can't stand really open plan modern interiors when the kitchen and the sitting room is all the one.


  • Registered Users Posts: 911 ✭✭✭endabob1


    I think that Foxrock house is horrible. There's no character whatsover. No offence to your dad ace.

    Here is another of my Pinterest finds :) No interior shots unfortunately.

    Agreed, it's faux character... I love modern buildings and I love old houses. I love putting a modern twist into an older property, what I can't abide is new builds trying to look old. I just don't get it... you are building something in the 21st century so build it to reflect the times we live in,

    Rant over!!

    Sorry Ace, I see your dad built it, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he is either building it to someone else's spec or building it to sell to a market that loves this type of thing....


  • Registered Users Posts: 19,549 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    endabob1 wrote: »
    Agreed, it's faux character... I love modern buildings and I love old houses. I love putting a modern twist into an older property, what I can't abide is new builds trying to look old. I just don't get it... you are building something in the 21st century so build it to reflect the times we live in,

    Rant over!!

    Sorry Ace, I see your dad built it, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he is either building it to someone else's spec or building it to sell to a market that loves this type of thing....

    so a modern twist on an old property is ok but old style new isnt?

    some people like old style with modern conveniences


  • Registered Users Posts: 911 ✭✭✭endabob1


    Cyrus wrote: »
    so a modern twist on an old property is ok but old style new isnt?

    some people like old style with modern conveniences

    Correct, trying to make it look old is the bit that grates with me. I have a late 19th century terrace that I am renovating, it is a mix of original features, original fireplaces, exposed brick walls & varnished floorboards with contemporary furnishings . I think it looks the nuts, or it will when it's finished :-)
    I just don't get the whole "Mock Tudor" attempts at making something look old when it's clearly not....


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,834 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Toots wrote: »
    Same!! Although I have to say I'd be getting rid of every single sink in the bathrooms and replacing them with mixer taps. I can't stand separate taps :o

    For the best part of €2.5 million I don't want to be seeing neighbours everyday like I would if I lived in a terrace. I think you can see them from the M50 too, they're close enough so you might have that constant drone of traffic noise.


  • Registered Users Posts: 19,549 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    endabob1 wrote: »
    Correct, trying to make it look old is the bit that grates with me. I have a late 19th century terrace that I am renovating, it is a mix of original features, original fireplaces, exposed brick walls & varnished floorboards with contemporary furnishings . I think it looks the nuts, or it will when it's finished :-)
    I just don't get the whole "Mock Tudor" attempts at making something look old when it's clearly not....

    im sure you do, but a lot of people will hate your contemporary furnishings in a late 19th century house :p

    dont get me wrong, the foxrock house isnt to my taste either, but i dont necessarily hate the idea, as long as its done well


  • Posts: 21,679 ✭✭✭✭ Emberly Mammoth Flower


    Malari wrote: »
    Me too, it's vile to my eyes. All curves and ornate marbley stuff.

    If we didn't go contemporary, minimalist, we would have gone industrial. Next time! :pac: I'd love something like this: https://www.houzz.ie/photos/4816345/my-houzz-international-meets-industrial-in-a-brooklyn-loft-industrial-living-room-new-york

    I love the industrial look but softened a little with texture and a bit of colour here and there. That's just in my head so I'm not sure if it would translate very well in reality. I must have a look for some more images :)


  • Posts: 21,679 ✭✭✭✭ Emberly Mammoth Flower


    ace_irl wrote: »
    I think that's the beauty of homes, everyone has a different taste and we can't all like the same things and that makes them all the more enjoyable to look at.

    In fairness, everything in that house it not how I would have it, but the kitchen is what I love.

    I can't stand really open plan modern interiors when the kitchen and the sitting room is all the one.

    Oh I agree. We all like different things. Houses and their interiors tend to evoke a feeling so that's why I think "good" and "bad" taste is subjective.

    Look at these. The first one is perfect for indulging wicked witch fantasies :) The second image is a place I'd never leave.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 3,324 ✭✭✭.red.


    This for me is gorgeous, not everybody's cuppa tea tho.
    Its a little cluttered but with half the junk taken out it could be my dream house, I love the old rustic look of it.

    https://www.daft.ie/1928095


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