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Our New House

These are some pictures of our new house as it was when we first viewed it

The Garden
garden before2
"weeds and rubbish galore!"

The Side Garden
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"complete with mature pampas grass"

The Hallway
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"drab 80's revival"

The Lounge
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"complete with the mysterious black hole previously a fireplace!"

Cloakroom
Cloakroom
"No sink, no shower but it did have a loo!"

The Stairs
stairs before
"safety first is key with the open plan design!"

Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3
"note the lovely carpet designs made by the previous owners dog!"

Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4
"don't we all just love scoobydoo!"

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