This was as it appeared in the estate agent's advertisement. It looks, and was, in good shape from the outside, and the decoration was and is fine.

But the central heating boiler was 17 years old and on its last legs. It was either on or off, there was no separation between hot water and heating, and a simple mechanical timer. There was no radiator or double-glazing in the downstairs cloakroom, or on the external doors.