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    So now I am reduced to looking at plots of land with outline planning permission, there is a 4.5 acre plot about 31m north north west of Aberdeen which I am hoping to go and view one day next week. I suspect Ł80k could secure it.

    Note Aberdeen is quite far north in the UK so I would be in a great position to observe the onset of a mini ice age before someone in, say, Cornwall.

    As I pondered the difficulties many people face with various planning authorities I found a blog from a few years back from a guy who had already traversed that particular journey from start to finish.

    If you really do have an interest in the idea of buying a plot and building your own home I'd urge you to read it, the further you get into his adventure the funnier he becomes and the more tragic the tale gets. (Maybe 30 minutes of your time, absolute max).

    The Journey

    Does it put me off? Absolutely!

    Will it stop me? Probably not!

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    https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/110627672#/

    Now that's off-grid! Main access via boat though can be approached via forestry road and a 1/2 mile walk.

    Lots of pine tea and fish in the diet I suspect.

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    Quote Posted by Ewan (here)
    So now I am reduced to looking at plots of land with outline planning permission, there is a 4.5 acre plot about 31m north north west of Aberdeen which I am hoping to go and view one day next week.
    That's a bit close to my in-laws...



    Just kidding; great people in north-east Scotland.

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    https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/110627672#/

    Now that's off-grid! Main access via boat though can be approached via forestry road and a 1/2 mile walk.

    Lots of pine tea and fish in the diet I suspect.
    This is amazing Ewan! Are you going for it?

    I’ve been looking at Wales, hadn’t really considered Scotland. But that view! I may have to reconsider!

    I’ve been looking for old dilapidated places, on a bit of land. I figure if there’s something there already then planning to renew shouldn’t be an issue so long as it’s not listed.

    Have you thought about the kit home option?
    Saves the hassle of building and unreliable trades, more so when you’re in the back of beyond. They work out cheaper than a self build too usually

    Prices start from Ł124,000;

    https://www.dan-wood.co.uk/en/?gclid...SAAEgJxRfD_BwE

    https://www.the-nhouse.com/kit-homes...CAAEgIW8vD_BwE
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    Quote Posted by Ewan (here)


    https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/110627672#/

    Now that's off-grid! Main access via boat though can be approached via forestry road and a 1/2 mile walk.

    Lots of pine tea and fish in the diet I suspect.
    This is amazing Ewan! Are you going for it?


    https://www.dan-wood.co.uk/en/?gclid...SAAEgJxRfD_BwE

    https://www.the-nhouse.com/kit-homes...CAAEgIW8vD_BwE
    Thanks for the links Sérénité, kit form is definitely something I would consider.

    As to, 'Am I going for it?', I would dearly like to but it is a little beyond my purchasing power and the wife, who always manages to find the negative in any situation, points out -

    It has no electricity.

    "We can buy solar panels!"

    How do you go shopping?

    "Natures larder!"

    Amazon doesn't deliver there.

    "Excellent!"

    No.

    "Aww!"

    I'm tired of fighting with her, I just surrender...

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    Quote Posted by Ewan (here)
    Thanks for the links Sérénité, kit form is definitely something I would consider.

    As to, 'Am I going for it?', I would dearly like to but it is a little beyond my purchasing power and the wife, who always manages to find the negative in any situation, points out -

    It has no electricity.

    "We can buy solar panels!"

    How do you go shopping?

    "Natures larder!"

    Amazon doesn't deliver there.

    "Excellent!"

    No.

    "Aww!"

    I'm tired of fighting with her, I just surrender...
    Maybe you could meet in the middle and get somewhere fairly remote and not fully off grid?
    I think it’s a compromise that I may have to make too, to get my kids on board

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    Ardhuncart Estate nr Kildrummy, Scotland is for sale as various lots. This one is interesting because there are several affordable properties.

    First, the main one, as it comes with over 16 acres is this 5 bedroom farm house with outbuildings.



    Then Lot 2, Lot 7 and Lot 9







    Four properties local to each other and a 16 acre area of land to work.

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    Lot 4 which is the set of buildings next to Lot 2, would go well with Lot 2. Thinking aloud. I didn't hear back from my 'estate agent expert' the first time, but I will ask for his opinion about his one

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    Well, I'll throw this one in for the party

    https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properti...f=photoCollage


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    I have today received a communication from my solicitor confirming that he has received an acceptance from a vendors solicitor.

    Which means, providing war or an inconvenient breakdown of society does not intervene, I should be living here (below, a 4 bedroom stonebuilt farmhouse) by mid-november..




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    I have today received a communication from my solicitor confirming that he has received an acceptance from a vendors solicitor.

    Which means, providing war or an inconvenient breakdown of society does not intervene, I should be living here (below, a 4 bedroom stonebuilt farmhouse) by mid-november..



    What a gorgeous house!
    Wishing you and your family lots of happy times making memories in your new home!
    💫

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    Well update time. I've been missing from PA for for nearly 5 months. (Ignores chorus of reponses saying they hadn't noticed).

    Above property fell through but probably for the best long term. I am now in Ireland and have just been connected to broadband - hence my re-appearance.









    There are 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms and 2 kitchens. I've had all the doors and windows replaced, insulation is going in next month and a 60' x 18' polytunnel will be up in time for next season. A wood burner is also going in place of and old open fire - which, whilst lovely, consumed way to much fuel and chucked most the heat up the chimney.

    Chickens will be invited to join us around March when I get the coop built and, of course, a dog and cat to complete the set. I had a small family of rats but 'asked' them to leave and have not seen one in over a week.

    Just under an acre but even that seems big when you get to working on it.

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    Wow Ewan, that looks amazing! From accounts I've read, Ireland is very good for living off the grid. My best wishes to you in your new home.

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    Update: Winter is here, it was -4 this morning and never got past 3 deg C all day. New windows and doors are in and a 60' polytunnel is up.






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    Fantastic Ewen. Great work, the house looks lovely. Keep the pics coming. How are you settling in to living in Ireland?…x…. N

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    Fantastic Ewen. Great work, the house looks lovely. Keep the pics coming. How are you settling in to living in Ireland?…x…. N
    Settling in is real easy. The Irish have a good mentality, laid back and always joking. They have scant regard for stupid rules but I cannot speak for when lockdown was here. That said, I know nothing of life in the big city Dublin.

    Officialdom is the same the world over it seems. It grinds slowly and always seems to make things more difficult than they need to be.

    Next up, transforming an open fire with a modern stove, raised beds, and chicken coop.

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    It looks idyllic, is there an old well or water source ?

    Are you going to plant fruit trees too ?

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    It looks idyllic, is there an old well or water source ?

    Are you going to plant fruit trees too ?
    No well or water source but plentiful rain so collecting will be easy. Also on a hill and water must run down so it may be possible to find some. There is a local community supply maintained by locals so can't be cut off from the mains by big water boards.

    Fruit trees will definitely be going in, there's a young pear tree here put in by the last people but it is in a very bad exposed position so I will look at moving that whilst it is still young.

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    This looks idyllic! And far less maintenance than the previous one.
    Wishing you a healthy and happy life in your new home 💫

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    Old fireplace removed and rebuilt, it was a pretty ugly thing.
    I went for a fresh but still rustic look.


    The Original Fireplace


    Fireplace Removal


    Nearly There


    Rebuild Begins


    New Fireplace


    All Done
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