Originally Posted by EricM


Very cool looking property!

My last house was built in 1927. Spanish style home in SoCal. It had great style but talking about a money-pit!

Eric


Trouble with a property like that is that it is "listed" meaning you are legally very restricted to what alterations and repairs you can carry out.

Plus that thatched roof only has a life span of between 15 and 20 years before it needs redoing, which is a big expense. Also the FIL had trouble getting it insured due to the fire risk; it seems a wood burning stove in a thatched cottage made them a touch nervous!

Last edited by Pete E; 02/24/14.