Alan Lee 'Illustrated Cottage' for Sale

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Originally Posted by Hilde Bracegirdle

*I don't understand the description of it having a slate and thatch roof, though. Do you suppose that there is a full slate roof under there? If so, I would wonder if the thatch was more of an external insulation.

It looks to me that there is a small slate-roofed extension or dormer to the rear building . I am sure you would not get slate under thatch.

It is a good location and people will pay for thatch despite the increased insurance and high replacement / maintenance costs - and that roof- while it looks in good enough nick, has been clearly up there for a while . Even so I think that they are hoping that the murals will be a plus point for someone because even there, that is an awful lot of money for a very small cottage, with it seems no parking and a tiny garden. I love the way estate agents call it a double bedroom if you can squeeze a small double bed in - even if that is the only item of furniture and you can't walk around it!! I am sure you americans have larger "closets"