'We knew it would be a leap of faith, but if you want to live somewhere spectacular, that’s what you’ve got to do'
Every once in a while you come across a property that stops you in your tracks. Whether it is while you're scrolling on Rightmove or out on a drive, there are some eye-catching homes you just can't forget.
"We weren’t necessarily looking to move houses at the time, but seeing it just sparked a desire to live there. We did some digging and found the owner who was the farmer. We spoke to him and he wasn't selling it, but we asked to buy it." As with most renovation projects - especially one as big as this - the couple had their challenges. "We had a lot of trouble with Oldham Council which was our biggest challenge, so it took us a while to get going," said Alaster.
"Everything works like a modern house but it has no mains electricity, gas or water and it’s super cheap to run. We use solar panels so it costs around £400 a year for our electricity when there is not enough sun, as the diesel generator has to charge the batteries which isn’t that often, from March to October it never comes on," Alaster explained.
Two months ago, Alaster and his wife decided to put their beloved home up for sale after wanting a change. "We’re not in a big hurry to sell it so it doesn’t matter how long it takes. We just want something a bit cheaper down in the village so we can spend some of our hard earned money," he said.
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