plea for help with abandoned houses

[shelli]

Paper shortages

 

[Gareth Hughes]

As Luigi splashed about in the water, his hand touched the lid of an old chest. He kicked it hard and slowly managed to loosen it. As the lid floated away, Luigi discovered to his amazement. . . .
Frank

"Hello Frank," he said. "What are you doing here?"

 

[Anys9]

How do you fancy rescuing a William & Mary grade 2 star house that hasn't been lived in for over 60 years?http://www.struttandparker.co.uk/property-for-sale/clitheroe-lancashire/property_HRG070170.html
Now on offer at last but needs lots of dosh and TLC. Beyond me I'm afraid.

 

[Penners]

Wow - what a beauty! Gorgeous house in a wonderful location.

But only 14 bedrooms - I'm afraid we just couldn't downsize that much. :?

 

[Penners]

By the way, does anyone know what "a trigryph frieze guttae and metopes" are?

Do they perhaps mean "triglyph"? I think guttae are droplet-shaped features, but I've no idea what metopes are.

 

[Gareth Hughes]

By the way, does anyone know what "a trigryph frieze guttae and metopes" are?

Do they perhaps mean "triglyph"? I think guttae are droplet-shaped features, but I've no idea what metopes are.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metope_(architecture)

 

[Penners]

Many thanks, Gareth. I should have googled it, shouldn't I?

Still, I've learned something today, and I shall have forgotten it by tomorrow. Age is a terrible thing.

 

[Anys9]

Someone already offered the asking price & quite a few gone round it, (hard hats advised) so the interest is there, what price c.crunch for some ... :roll:

 

[Nemesis]

See BoM:

http://www.savebritainsheritage.org

 

[KN]

Hubby wanted to collect that one too as it's just round the corner!

Had all the reports from EH but too risky unless you've got a bottomless pocket.
Long way from the shops too, So I've told him to stay put!

 

[Pford75]

From the Strutt & Parker listing

Health & Safety - Regrettably, no children will be allowed on site

Dontcha just love the H&S brigade

 

[KN]

Our 12 yr old loved looking round, mind you before it was upfor sale!

 

[Penners]

Our 12 yr old loved looking round, mind you before it was upfor sale!

How much are you expecting to get for your 12-year-old?

 

[KN]

I expect Francis would sell her for Town Head so £700,000! Well trained in pointing & lime washing