{"id":43,"date":"2021-08-24T09:28:40","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T08:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affalo.co.uk\/blog-api\/?p=43"},"modified":"2022-09-08T14:20:44","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T14:20:44","slug":"unusual-home-ideas-for-you-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/location\/unusual-home-ideas-for-you-to-consider\/","title":{"rendered":"Unusual home ideas for you to consider"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some people, a semi-detached or terraced house is enough. For others, they won\u2019t settle for anything less than a mansion. And then there\u2019s the outliers, always on the lookout for unusual home ideas. Are you one of them? The suburban life not quite your speed? Here\u2019s a few ideas for weird and wonderful homes that are a nice alternative to humdrum housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What&#039;s Included?<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/location\/unusual-home-ideas-for-you-to-consider\/#Houseboats\" >Houseboats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/location\/unusual-home-ideas-for-you-to-consider\/#Windmills_Watermills\" >Windmills &amp; Watermills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/location\/unusual-home-ideas-for-you-to-consider\/#Churches_Chapels_Rectories_Vicarages\" >Churches, Chapels, Rectories &amp; Vicarages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/location\/unusual-home-ideas-for-you-to-consider\/#Castles\" >Castles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/location\/unusual-home-ideas-for-you-to-consider\/#Lighthouses\" >Lighthouses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/location\/unusual-home-ideas-for-you-to-consider\/#Overall\" >Overall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/location\/unusual-home-ideas-for-you-to-consider\/#Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\" >Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Houseboats\"><\/span>Houseboats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a sailor at heart? You can find houseboats moored along most waterways in the UK, including natural rivers and man-made canals. Houseboats are often a fair bit cheaper than a normal home. They offer scenic views and a different way of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be warned, however, that a houseboat is still a serious undertaking. Houseboats run into a problem you&#8217;ll find with many unusual home ideas. Most mortgage lenders will not lend to you for a houseboat. You\u2019ll instead have to go to a specialist lender who will likely charge you a lot more for their services than a more traditional lender. Still, if it\u2019s a pirate\u2019s life you\u2019re after, it may all be worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windmills_Watermills\"><\/span>Windmills &amp; Watermills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windmills and watermills were, before the advent of steam power and electricity, one of the the main ways of getting energy from the environment to power machinery. They fell out of use in the 19<sup>th<\/sup> century, which means that many former windmills and watermills have been converted into accommodation. Some, though not all, even retain the sails and wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some windmill conversions allow you to climb to the very top of the windmill by stair or ladder. You can enjoy 360-degree views of the country all around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bear in mind, however, that mill conversions tend to be very expensive \u2013 some go for as much as \u00a31m! If you\u2019re a first-time buyer, it\u2019s not very likely you\u2019ll be able to buy a mill for your first home.  Additionally, mills tend to be placed out of the way of settlements or by rivers. The ability to drive is very much compulsory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With that said, if you are able to find a mill conversion that suits your budget, windmill are wonderfully unusual home ideas. you may find an idyllic little piece of paradise out in the countryside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Churches_Chapels_Rectories_Vicarages\"><\/span>Churches, Chapels, Rectories &amp; Vicarages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Odd as it may seem, many old churches that have closed down have since been converted into apartments as an alternative to demolition. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxuriousmagazine.com\/church-conversion-bower-barnabas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In Woodside Park in London, St. Barnabas Church was converted into a stylish, modern apartment building while retaining its Edwardian exterior<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are religious, be assured that many religious leaders actively condone the use of former churches as living spaces. In many cases, the stained glass windows are preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you find the idea of living in a church a bit spooky, there are other options. Former chapels \u2013 that is, small churches with no vicars or priests \u2013 can sometimes be found converted into houses, for not much more than a normal, purpose-built home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rectories and vicarages, that is, buildings where priests and vicars live, can also sometimes be found converted into homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bear in mind that many former rectories and vicarages are still attached to churches \u2013 often churches that are still operating. While congregants are not likely to bother you and maintain respectful hush, it\u2019s worth making sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices vary quite widely, but you will not struggle to find a mortgage for a converted church or chapel. If you\u2019re a first-time buyer, it might well be a nice option for a first home. Often, converted churches are well-established old structures with a history, yet still modern and refurbished inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Castles\"><\/span>Castles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fancy feeling like royalty? Occasionally you will find castles on the market. Before you go all <em>Game of Thrones<\/em>, however, bear in mind that they\u2019re going to be castles of the \u201ccountry chateau\u201d variety, rather than actual medieval fortifications with battlements and turrets \u2013 surviving medieval castles are usually turned into museums. Still, castles often boast stunning views, beautiful gardens and plenty of open space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This, of course, also makes them ludicrously expensive, with some going for more than \u00a330m. So, perhaps not the best option for a first-time buyer, unless of course you\u2019ve won the lottery \u2013 in which case, congratulations! We&#8217;re not sure why you\u2019re here, but it\u2019s always nice to see a new face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lighthouses\"><\/span>Lighthouses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy the smell of the sea air? Big lover of seafood? Or perhaps you\u2019re just a fan of Willem Dafoe. Whatever the reason, there are a number of lighthouse conversions around the country that occasionally appear on the market. Calling them \u201cbeachfront properties\u201d would be a bit of a fib, given that lighthouses tend to be placed on cliffs overlooking the sea. Nevertheless, they are by their very nature very close to the coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you expect to be buying a lighthouse that you can actually climb to the top of and look out, think again. In many cases lighthouse conversions are really refurbishments of the lighthouse keeper\u2019s quarters. The lighthouse itself is usually sealed off \u2013 often because many lighthouses still operate, albeit automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lighthouses, as you might imagine, aren\u2019t cheap, and can be over \u00a31m. However, it might be cheaper if you do just want to buy the keeper\u2019s cottage, though still more expensive than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overall\"><\/span>Overall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is just a fun and light-hearted article not intended as an actual set of recommendations for your first home. But it does have a serious point. You should be thinking about what sort of home you\u2019d like to live in. There are plenty of ideas out there for you to consider when house-hunting. What features do you want the most out of your first home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can\u2019t all live on the river, in old windmills, in churches and castles. However, we all have a sense of the home that would suit us best. So when you\u2019re getting out there on house viewings, ensure you know what home you have in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\"><\/span>Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re preparing to take a mortgage, never apply until you\u2019ve tried our unique and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/home.credit-score.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREE Credit-Score Home app.<\/a>&nbsp;Our smart technology will tell you what you need to fix so you avoid rejection. The app predicts when you will be able to buy, for how much and tracks your month-by-month progress to mortgage success. We\u2019ve even added your own mortgage broker, so you get the best deals available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More focused on your credit rating? Well, get started for free with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Credit-Score\u2019s 24- Factor Credit Check<\/a>&nbsp;to truly help you improve your creditworthiness and how lenders view you. (Remember: lenders don\u2019t use your credit score! We\u2019ll show you what lenders look for and how to get your credit report in the best shape possible).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The semi-detached life isn&#8217;t for everyone. 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