Sad garden news today, I'm afraid: due to a series of very complex and upsetting circumstances which have happened over the last few days, we have had no option but to withdraw our offer on the house, and with it the garden, so we are back to being garden-free, alas. Ah well! The best-laid plans, as they say ...
There is however a lower offer, plus conditions, on the table in order to ensure the same situation doesn't happen again if the vendors decide they do want to take the selling process seriously after all, but I don't think they're quite ready to do that yet. Maybe a long, long way from being ready!
In the meantime, we have decided to spruce up our flat ready for the market and, when that's done, have a good look round at gardens (with houses attached!) in the local area. It has surprised us just how much stuff there is around that we can (gosh!) even afford, so watch this space.
But we must for the moment wave a fond farewell to our "foster garden" and look forward to having one of our own some day soon ...
Anne Brooke
With luck you'll have the last laugh and end up with something even better. :) I understand the 'bemused gardener' reference. That's how I felt last year. Looking back, I can't believe the work we did in the garden. At first glance everyone thought it was a ready-made garden, but while there were a lot of wonderfully established plants, we equally had to add our own and clear others out. Nothing had been cared for so we had our work cut out. Never wanted a pond but don't have the heart to disrupt everything living in it and the birds use it for a water source.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping, Sharon! Enjoy the pond!
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Oh Anne, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine what the sellers are playing at - talk about have a buyer ready on a plate for them! They won't find it so easy when they go out to the market and have to encouter chains etc. (I feel like punching them for you!)
ReplyDeleteAs you say though, there are plenty more houses out there - it's a buyers market and you may find a lovely place with a beautiful garden that you barely have to do any work to. And house shopping is such fun! My one big tip (god I'm full of them aren't I!) is when you find one you like to stake it out in your car at different times of the day and night to establish how bad the traffic is and whether there are any problems with anti-social behaviour etc. I did that with one we looked at and knocked on some neighbours doors (who told me the area had gone well done hill)so we had a narrow escape!
I recommend primelocation.com for 'house window shopping'. I'm currently 'window shopping' for places in Herefordshire (that's my retirement or lottery win dream location!).
Sue
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I know, Sue - it's a real shame! Thanks for the tips though -and the site - much appreciated!
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