12 Jan 06 Another offer
Last night we put in an offer on a brand spanking new apartment in Whitechapel, right around the corner from the Aldgate East tube station. It faces a high-traffic road and a fire station, is on the third floor with no lift… but it’s lovely and at the high-end of the budget we set - 300/week.
We should learn this morning whether the offer is accepted. This agent we’re dealing with is fantastic, and his agency has a policy not to accept bids higher than asking price (meaning no bidding wars), so we’re much more positive about getting it.
Here’s some pics, furnishings are included:
Behind some of those kitchen cupboards hides a good-sized fridge and freezer (on the far right), dishwasher and washer/dryer :O) It’s an eat-in kitchen, our table will fit. There’s also a storage closet off the hallway which is a bonus… and you can’t really tell from the pics but there are high ceilings. It’s in a gutted and restored period building.
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ooh nice!
but where’s the guest room for when i come visit? ;)
Comment by `jen — January 12, 2006 #
Happy!!Happy!!!Day!!!! Again.
The place looks very nice, but as Jen said where is the guest room? Just kidding will bring our own “Bed on Wheels”.
Comment by Maria — January 12, 2006 #
Lots of room for guests, no worries there! Just need to book in advance :O) We’ll have an aero bed thing on hand… those are comfy ya know!
And an update on this - the offer was accepted, now we just need to pass the reference check, which is much more convoluted than it should be. Once we have a permanent address we can apply for a bank account!
Comment by Tiffany — January 12, 2006 #
Funny looking toilet (next to the tub) - just kidding!! Looks great and Happy B-Day
Comment by Mike — January 12, 2006 #
wow looks great antie tiffany
Comment by samantha — January 15, 2006 #
I think my furniture from you is still better than all of that new fancy schmancy stuff! Looks good to me, maybe I’ll have to have my next annual meeting in London!
Comment by Dave — January 16, 2006 #
Hi Tiffany
It really is very lovely and you and Matt would certainly be comfortable there! Lets hope you get it…Enjoy!
Comment by Aunti Lynda — January 16, 2006 #
Hey everyone! Thanks for all your comments and well wishes, it’s fun to see you here :O) I’ll be making more posts soon - we currently just have internet access in our hotel lobby, so writing at any length is a bit of a hassle.. Still waiting for approval, but I think this one will work out. Big Hugs!
Comment by Tiffany — January 16, 2006 #
Last but not least, the flat looks fabulous! I would love to have the furniture in my place - looks really new.
Will try out the phone card on the weekend - maybe you will have some info by then.
Love ya Mom C
Comment by Carolyn Jones — January 20, 2006 #