Net profit after selling two-bedroom apartment in East London has made over £300 000, and the huge Chateau de la Motte Husson in the Pays de La Loire (France) Dick and Angel Strawbridge bought for £280 000. The couple had no plans to move to France, they just wanted to get more space...
New acquisition of Strawbridge includes not only the 5-story castle, but also forest, meadow and even a moat. The only catch is the state of the object – this huge house didn't have electricity, water, heating. For 40 years it was empty, so the overall condition wasn’t good.
Dick and Angel has set themmself the challenge in 10 months to "drag" the castle from the 19th century to the 21th, completing most of the work by themself. And they did it! The Fourth French channel aired the real story of the transfiguration of the mansion in the "Escape to the castle".
The couple radically changed their life. When Angel became pregnant a second time (Arthur, the eldest son is now 3 years, and Dorothy - 2 years), they sold the apartment with 2 bedrooms in London for £400 000 and eventually paid off the mortgage. The remaining amount was added some savings and thus the final budget for the home of their dreams was £300 000.
To the question about if he is worried about the consequences of Brexit, the head of the family replies: "I do not panic because of this. We live here in our little bubble and we are happy as...lords!"
Periodically In France appears for sale such objects like type Chateau de la Motte Husson. However, before buying you must assess the costs of the restoration.
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