Some virtual property fun
Loads I could be doing whilst self isolating (who even knew that was a 'thing' until now?) but spent an enjoyable few hours on right move yesterday which is a rabbit hole I have to resist cos I could do it daily (read hourly) !
I find myself more interested in the silk purse out of a sows ears kind of properties rather than millions of pounds dream homes. I think it's because they're more attainable and I'd get the satisfaction of putting my stamp on something with so much unleashed potential.
So here's my favourite from yesterday - what a location and view (it's always a view of the sea for me) so many ideas of what I'd do with it plus I could drive there in 90 mins on a good run as a weekend bolthole.
So while we've got more time on our hands, what would you do with this place?
Or show us what you'd be making a virtual offer on and your ideas for bringing its hidden beauty to life 😊
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Carolina
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