As we prepare to put dad's house on the market, I feel more and more nervous. He's owned it for 36 years, and it just feels wrong to sell, but we feel that it can't be left empty over the winters to come. We've already had someone come and ask about putting in an offer for it. It's a very unusual building, as it's a converted meal mill, and dad did most of the renovation work himself. This is the 'cellar' where the mill wheel is situated, although you can't see it in this photo which is taken from where dad's office is - he loved that space. Upstairs is much more traditional - no rough granite walls there.
It has so much character and a wonderful history. I hope that someone will come along who will love and care for the property just like your father did.
It looks fantastic - I wish I lived in Scotland, I would love to buy a house like that! I an understand your bittersweet feelings, it's terribly hard to say goodbye to a much loved home. Wishing you wholeheartedly well, dear one.
A beautiful space no wonder your dad loved it.....So hard to sell a home that your dad put so much work into & has great memories. Do hope someone who truly loves it will buy...
What a very tidy space! You must have so many memories of your Dad's place especially as he did so much work on it himself. It will be a difficult moment when you part with it.
Such a fabulous room....your Dad has made it awesome. I can understand your reluctance in selling, but I think as you do, it should not just be left empty...such a lovely house would certainly degenerate.
This is beautiful and so much warmth with all the lovely wood.
I can understand how difficult it will be to sell it but after this last long winter you just know the reality of Scottish winter.
Nice to have someone interested already. The right person will love it and care for it. 💛
Fascinating- I feel relieved that my dad has, a) downsized and b) moved somewhere very nice but anonymous. Nigel’s dad, on the other hand has lived in the same place for 54 years.... Our neighbours took 18 months to put the house on the market - it didn’t do it any favours. I hope your dad is settling.
I can see why it would be so hard to sell such a beautiful and unique home like this. I wish I could buy it!! I hope the next owner will honor and revere it as much as your dad did.
June 10th, 2021
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I can understand how difficult it will be to sell it but after this last long winter you just know the reality of Scottish winter.
Nice to have someone interested already. The right person will love it and care for it. 💛