It's a property that has everything: a fisherman's cottage a mere five minutes from the sea, with a private driveway, half an acre of garden and sweeping views across some of the most beautiful coastal landscape England has to offer.
It's just a shame the estate agents failed to mention that it was in the shadow – quite literally – of one of Europe's biggest nuclear power stations.
Westbeach, on sale for £247,000 is a small three-bed bungalow that is less than 80 yards from the perimeter of the brooding, concrete presence of Dungeness A and Dungeness B power stations.
The stations, which emit a ghostly hum day and night, are so close a strong-armed fielder could hurl a cricket ball over its fence if they were standing in the property's garden.
However, this rather major downside is being ignored by the estate agents, who have managed to focus purely on its bijou charm. It is being marketed as "a property not to be missed," with a light-filled sitting room, complete with original 1930s wood panelling, a modern kitchen, including an all-important island.
There is an extensive picture gallery on the website of Kent estate agent Geering & Colyer highlighting the property's features, but the only exterior shot shows the property from the side – missing the power station, and only displaying the beautiful Romney Marsh.
One viewer to the property, which has been on the market since the summer, had failed to do this level of research.
Alex Robertson, looking for a property for his two children and family, said he was horrified when he arrived at the cottage last week.
He said: "It was unbelievable. I had seen the property online and thought it looked just right for me and my family.
"But when I got there I just saw this tiny fisherman's cottage in the shadow of these huge nuclear power stations.
"The photos make out it is an isolated cottage with nothing surrounding it at all – but that could not be further from the truth.
"These power stations are literally at your front door – there is no escaping them, they are gargantuan."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop ... ation.html
House for sale . . . with views of nuclear power station!
House for sale . . . with views of nuclear power station!
some estate agents purposely don't mention faults......those ones are only it in for their money.
doubt anyone would buy that home.....tear it down and use it for commercial use.:-5:-5
doubt anyone would buy that home.....tear it down and use it for commercial use.:-5:-5
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Yikes!!
I can't believe that they published that report with 'double glazin' in it :wah: No proof readers around obviously.
I can't believe that they published that report with 'double glazin' in it :wah: No proof readers around obviously.
House for sale . . . with views of nuclear power station!
Rapunzel;1248978 wrote: It's a property that has everything: a fisherman's cottage a mere five minutes from the sea, with a private driveway, half an acre of garden and sweeping views across some of the most beautiful coastal landscape England has to offer.
It's just a shame the estate agents failed to mention that it was in the shadow – quite literally – of one of Europe's biggest nuclear power stations.
Westbeach, on sale for £247,000 is a small three-bed bungalow that is less than 80 yards from the perimeter of the brooding, concrete presence of Dungeness A and Dungeness B power stations.
The stations, which emit a ghostly hum day and night, are so close a strong-armed fielder could hurl a cricket ball over its fence if they were standing in the property's garden.
However, this rather major downside is being ignored by the estate agents, who have managed to focus purely on its bijou charm. It is being marketed as "a property not to be missed," with a light-filled sitting room, complete with original 1930s wood panelling, a modern kitchen, including an all-important island.
There is an extensive picture gallery on the website of Kent estate agent Geering & Colyer highlighting the property's features, but the only exterior shot shows the property from the side – missing the power station, and only displaying the beautiful Romney Marsh.
One viewer to the property, which has been on the market since the summer, had failed to do this level of research.
Alex Robertson, looking for a property for his two children and family, said he was horrified when he arrived at the cottage last week.
He said: "It was unbelievable. I had seen the property online and thought it looked just right for me and my family.
"But when I got there I just saw this tiny fisherman's cottage in the shadow of these huge nuclear power stations.
"The photos make out it is an isolated cottage with nothing surrounding it at all – but that could not be further from the truth.
"These power stations are literally at your front door – there is no escaping them, they are gargantuan."
House for sale, with views of nuclear power station - Telegraph
Yeah I saw that in the news!! :yh_rotfl
On a serious note...Governments will NOT tell you they are killing you. They INSIST on building those dang things right on your front door step! NOONE ever remembers Chernobyl??
It's just a shame the estate agents failed to mention that it was in the shadow – quite literally – of one of Europe's biggest nuclear power stations.
Westbeach, on sale for £247,000 is a small three-bed bungalow that is less than 80 yards from the perimeter of the brooding, concrete presence of Dungeness A and Dungeness B power stations.
The stations, which emit a ghostly hum day and night, are so close a strong-armed fielder could hurl a cricket ball over its fence if they were standing in the property's garden.
However, this rather major downside is being ignored by the estate agents, who have managed to focus purely on its bijou charm. It is being marketed as "a property not to be missed," with a light-filled sitting room, complete with original 1930s wood panelling, a modern kitchen, including an all-important island.
There is an extensive picture gallery on the website of Kent estate agent Geering & Colyer highlighting the property's features, but the only exterior shot shows the property from the side – missing the power station, and only displaying the beautiful Romney Marsh.
One viewer to the property, which has been on the market since the summer, had failed to do this level of research.
Alex Robertson, looking for a property for his two children and family, said he was horrified when he arrived at the cottage last week.
He said: "It was unbelievable. I had seen the property online and thought it looked just right for me and my family.
"But when I got there I just saw this tiny fisherman's cottage in the shadow of these huge nuclear power stations.
"The photos make out it is an isolated cottage with nothing surrounding it at all – but that could not be further from the truth.
"These power stations are literally at your front door – there is no escaping them, they are gargantuan."
House for sale, with views of nuclear power station - Telegraph
Yeah I saw that in the news!! :yh_rotfl
On a serious note...Governments will NOT tell you they are killing you. They INSIST on building those dang things right on your front door step! NOONE ever remembers Chernobyl??
~Quoth the Raven, Nevermore!~
House for sale . . . with views of nuclear power station!
Raven;1249108 wrote: Yeah I saw that in the news!! :yh_rotfl
On a serious note...Governments will NOT tell you they are killing you. They INSIST on building those dang things right on your front door step! NOONE ever remembers Chernobyl??
Actually there are several Charities for Chernobyl along the south coast. The children of Chernobyl are brought here for a few weeks/months holiday and apparently the clean air and fresh food can lengthen their lives by several years. However, there must be so many children needing that holiday away that they probably each only get to come away once (I'm assuming). I was reading something about these children of Chernobyl the other day, which is why I was wondering if they ever got to come more than once, however, it also struck me that I haven't heard as much about these charities in recent years and wondered if people were supporting them less these days?
I support several charities but cannot support them all and I'm afraid this isn't one of them.
On a serious note...Governments will NOT tell you they are killing you. They INSIST on building those dang things right on your front door step! NOONE ever remembers Chernobyl??
Actually there are several Charities for Chernobyl along the south coast. The children of Chernobyl are brought here for a few weeks/months holiday and apparently the clean air and fresh food can lengthen their lives by several years. However, there must be so many children needing that holiday away that they probably each only get to come away once (I'm assuming). I was reading something about these children of Chernobyl the other day, which is why I was wondering if they ever got to come more than once, however, it also struck me that I haven't heard as much about these charities in recent years and wondered if people were supporting them less these days?
I support several charities but cannot support them all and I'm afraid this isn't one of them.
House for sale . . . with views of nuclear power station!
I think it goes even deeper than that. Dont know if you guys know about St. Mary's island here? It was a nuclear sub base. Alot of people living there today get sick with rare and weird ailments. The people selling that house are selling it because they are sick. Plutonium and people dont mix.
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Funny enough.... I would be very happy there. I would forgive the power station on account of Dungerness having an abundence of wildlife and waterfowl. I have visited the power station and I find Dungerness an extremely peaceful part of England.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
House for sale . . . with views of nuclear power station!
oscar;1249174 wrote: Funny enough.... I would be very happy there. I would forgive the power station on account of Dungerness having an abundence of wildlife and waterfowl. I have visited the power station and I find Dungerness an extremely peaceful part of England.
what did you drink for lunch Missy?:yh_rotfl
what did you drink for lunch Missy?:yh_rotfl
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House for sale . . . with views of nuclear power station!
oscar;1249174 wrote: Funny enough.... I would be very happy there. I would forgive the power station on account of Dungerness having an abundence of wildlife and waterfowl. I have visited the power station and I find Dungerness an extremely peaceful part of England.
So is Chernobyl today. And the wildlife dont live long enough to develop those nasty radiation tumors and cancers. Thats WHY those places are not fit for humans. We live longer than most species. I just saw a really interesting special on Chernobyl today on the Discovery Channel. It's beautiful.
So is Chernobyl today. And the wildlife dont live long enough to develop those nasty radiation tumors and cancers. Thats WHY those places are not fit for humans. We live longer than most species. I just saw a really interesting special on Chernobyl today on the Discovery Channel. It's beautiful.
~Quoth the Raven, Nevermore!~