Unique House Swaps - Property Exchange
 
 


What I Want

Something smaller anywhere in England, or the continent, but must be very near the coast.

What I Have

The Beach House, Blackpool

Contact:

info[at]thebeachhouseblackpool.co.uk
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 Price: £675,000

EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAY AND BUSINESS APARTMENTS --
THE ONLY ALL 5 STAR PREMISES IN BLACKPOOL --
 NOW WITH A 5 STAR GOLD AWARD!

Comprising 400 sq.m. over four floors with car park for nine vehicles, looking straight out over the beach. Seven apartments sleeping a total of 27 people.

Here is the spec for just one of the apartments:

Large lounge, with big bay window, curved leather suite, to take advantage of the seaviews, 42” colour TV with freeview, teletext and dvd. The large fully fitted kitchen has a double oven, ceramic hob, microwave, full size fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. All crockery, cutlery and utensils are supplied including a hospitality tray. Tea towels, etc. An attractive Island with stools is ideal for that first morning coffee! The dining part of the kitchen has full sea views and amazing sunsets in season. This leads to a decked sun terrace where you can sit and eat, weather permitting.
Downstairs is a large bedroom with double bed, dressing unit, hair dryer, wardrobe and 20” colour TV with freeview, teletext and dvd. The ensuite has a bath with shower, wash basin and toilet. The second bedroom has a double bed and full size bunk beds, dressing unit, hair dryer, 20” TV with freeview, teletext and dvd. This accommodation has a walk in wardrobe. The ensuite is a wetroom with wash basin, bidet, and toilet. Leading off this is your own laundry room with sink, washer and separate dryer plus plenty of hanging space for those special clothes!

And remember, there are seven of these suites.

What I Want

We are seeking a home, anywhere in UK or Europe by way of exchange or px with cash either way.
 Contact:

lsyrett[at]yahoo.com
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Price:

£650,000

Horsefair Green, Doncaster, South Yorks, DN8 5EE



Hotel, bar and restaurent in prime town centre location.

23 ensuite letting bedrooms, many of them recently refurbished, each of which offers TV, radio/alarm and tea & coffee making facilities. Included is a large ensuite room, which is also utilised as a conference/meeting room. Separate bar and restaurant catering for 60 covers, extensive commercial catering kitchen. Detached property, maintained to high standard.

Detached, main 3 storey, brick built and rendered property under pitched tiled roofs, with a single storey brick built extension, also under pitched tiled roofs. To the front of the property is a PAVED AREA with benches and a CAR PARK for approx 25 cars.

A premises licence prevails, the main licensable activities being: Sale by retail of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises and the playing of live and recorded music: Mon - Sun 3.00am to 2.00am (23hrs).

Currently trading after extensive refurbishment.

What I Want

Something old and rural in Kent, or Sussex.
 Contact:

markwright.act[at]googlemail.com
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Price:  Reduced

£149,995 Or offer

Mickfield, Suffolk


Detached, period property is in the centre of Mickfield (pop.200) in rural mid-Suffolk; view over trees to the front and fields to the rear. Gravelled to the front/side giving off-road parking (and potential garage space). Front porch leads to sitting room (cloakroom off) with period fireplace + wood burner (serving radiators in all rooms); adjoining dining room with Victorian fireplace and french doors to garden. Kitchen with fitted cupboards.

Two double bedrooms off (both have fitted cupboards) and bathroom. Some renovation needed.
Gravelled/paved garden with
shrubs.

I also have a property in Cyprus; see below.....


Arminou, Southern Cyprus

Large, character 2-storey house and barn in a hamlet in the Troodos foothills on the southern edge of Paphos Forest, 30 minutes from Paphos airport.

Four bedrooms (2 en-suite), sitting room, bathroom, modernised kitchen (with old stone fireplace), large barn (potentially 2-storey), two courtyards (one with 2 bread-ovens), outhouse, established trees and shrubs (including vine, orange and almond trees), re-wired, new plumbing (including solar water heating).

Price Reduced to EUR 159,000 (furnishings available if required)

What I Want

Something similar in Kent, or near.
 Contact:

01422 847588

Price:

Hebden Bridge, HX7 8AD





Holme House is set in the heart of Hebden Bridge - a unique, lovely and unspoilt market town, and was completely refurbished in 2004, and received the enjoyEngland.com 5 Star Gold award for the third year running in 2009.

The bedrooms are furnished to a high standard, all are en suite with hairdryers and shaver points. We provide a selection of refreshments in the rooms, plus each has a TV and DVD player.
 

What I Want

Land for self build or development, unusual buildings or investment property, eg flats, houses etc even disused commercial buildings anywhere in the northwest or north wales, but would consider elsewhere
 Contact:

theoldbankhightown[at]blueyonder.co.uk
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Price:

  £450,000

Hightown, Liverpool



It is located in a quiet village around 8 miles north of Liverpool called Hightown. It is a former detached bank built around 1915 which has been converted into a lovely 3/4 bedroom property complete with front & rear gardens with off road parking. The ground floor consists of kitchen, utility room, large L shaped hallway with mezzanine floor, bar room in the old vault with en suite, office/bedroom. On the first floor there are 3 double bedrooms, 1 with en suite cloakroom and a family bathroom.

Open to exchange or part exchange
 

What I Want

Dutch barge or wide beam boat anywhere in southern England

What I Have

Contact:
thecookoos[at]gmail.com

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Price:

  $150,000

Lying Virginia, USA




COUNTRY COACH INSPIRE DA VINCI 40FT -  2004 Motor Home

Cummins 350hp diesel with exhaust brake   (average 8-9 mpg)
Allison 6 speed automatic with Economy Mode
Dynaflex chassis
Onan 110v Generator with remote start
Air suspension with automatic levelling jacks system
3M film mask to front of coach; Marker and spot lights; 3 Slides (2 lounge/1 bedroom)
2 x 1100 aH engine start batteries (2008); 4 x 6v HD service batteries(2009)
Window awnings; See through window covers to front and side screens
Electric door awning  and large awning with remote control and wind retract sensor
Electric sun blinds; Remote door locking; Electric Mirrors; Electric automatic door steps
Electric step cover; 2 map lights; 2 electric fans over cab
2 x Roof Air conditioners (reverse cycle); 2 Airhorns 2 x gas furnace heaters
Water heater (gas/electric); Over the road cab air conditioning
Rear TV camera and large display
Command steering wheel with cruise control, lights, wipers; Adjustable drivers pedals
Swivel electric Captains and co pilots seats (latter with electric foot rest)
Day/Night screens with mosquito netting; Large flat screen Panasonic TV
Over the road Satellite TV Kingdome; Panasonic cinema surround sound system
Direct TV receiver; TV in bedroom; VCR; DVD/CD player; Terrestrial TV antenna
JVC stereo radio/CD player with iPod connection; TOYO tyres (6) in good order
Chrome wheels; Computer table; Swivel chair and footrest
Extendable dining table and 4 chairs; Settee (makes into bed)
2 x Fire Extinguishers; Inverter/battery charger
Tank content indicators (water, gas, black and grey water)
Full size double door fridge/freezer (gas/electric)
WC and wash basin; Further wash basin and shower compartment
2 auto. rain sensor roof vents; Rear ladder to roof; Mud skirt at rear
Standard tow hitch and lighting sockets; Controller for oil pressure Chrysler PT
Slide trays in under compartments(lockable); LPG container midships
Fuel fillers both side; Microwave/convector oven; Double stainless sink; Gas hob
Tile and carpet flooring; Double bed with large closet; Washing machine/dryer




What I Want

Anywhere in southern England

What I Have


Contact:
thecookoos[at]gmail.com

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Price

£550,000

NR BOLIQUEIME – CENTRAL ALGARVE






CASA ZAMBUJAL -- per Google Earth – Lat. 37º09’07N  Long.8º09’15W)

This hilltop residential property is located 4km  to the north of the village of Boliqueime in the country area of Vale da Vaca/Cerro de Alcaria. The property has tarmac access and entry via double gates. Annual taxes are €1500 .  Not offshore company owned.  Sea views to South.
Faro Airport- 30 mins, Vilamoura for marina, golf and beaches - 15mins – Motorway (Lisboa–Seville)-5mins. Seville–2hours.    

Built 1990 this large double storey, south facing villa is set in a walled/fenced plot and has excellent  sea views to the south. The accommodation comprises 6 bedrooms, games room/studio, living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, 3 bathrooms/WC, 2 shower rooms/WC,  2 WC and a double garage (30m2) with car port. Plot area – North boundary 34 metres x East wall 25 metres x South wall 36 metres x West fence 24 metres.  All Plans available.

Water from private borehole (pipes/pump renewed March 2009). Drainage to septic tank system (no maintenance). Mains electricity (3 phase – day/night meter). Telephone  with high speed internet ADSL. Ceramic floor tiles throughout. Aluminium window frames. Water softener. Burglar alarm with remote calling. Double garage with under floor cisterna/water tank fed from bore-hole. Boiler house. Car port. Satellite dishes. Partially shuttered. Gas Central heating via radiators.

Established garden. Swimming pool 10 x 5.0m with pump house. Walled/fenced plot. Trees include palm, olive, orange, lemon, peach, plum and almond. Irrigated system – computer controlled. Gravel drive and wood store

The house can be sold completely furnished or as buyer wishes.  Immediate possession.  Owner will consider exchange for suitable property (prefer UK).





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