For those wondering how The Professor is doing on his own in his new job and town - he is fine! He has settled in well, rented a centrally located flat and is getting on with the flat hunt. He went to view 3 flats on the weekend, but one was already sold. The other two were interesting, but the Home Reports were not so good, so the hunt still goes on...
A new flat came on the market yesterday. It looks small, but worth checking out so we are waiting to hear from him. The process has proved to be really hard and much longer than we thought. We remain optimistic, and I am sure it will be fine in the end.
We have realised we might have to compromise on size, but we will not compromise on location and we are reluctant to compromise on style... Famous last words, perhaps. I am dreaming of what to put in it and the style, so I am getting rather impatient! I just want to get on with it! The dream is a Georgian style with high ceilings, nice cornices, wooden floors, fireplace, one or two Edinburgh presses, modern kitchen, modern bathroom, 2 bedrooms... Not asking for much are we...? These exist, but the sellers are unrealistic as to price - in our view.
It can't be us being mean - it must be them being greedy, no? :-)
The First Snowfall 2024
17 hours ago
Greetings from increasingly springlike Niagara!
ReplyDeleteWe wish you luck with the search! What are Edinburgh presses, though?
Take care,
S
Hello Sarah!
ReplyDeleteSpring greetings from here too! An Edinburgh presse is like an inset bookshelf in the wall with a proper door (as if it led to a room). Not quite sure what the historical reason for this is (should find out, shouldn't I...). Very practical and cute, although many will have taken the door off to be able to use the bookshelves.