Hey!
I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but here goes.
What do you think are the chances of renovating a house to a livable condition that has been without windows for a long time, probably upwards of 10 years or more? Unfortunately, I'm not sure about the house's structure, but I think the main part is a stone construction while a later extension is probably made of wood.
When the snow has melted away, I plan to go there and take a look, but right now there’s 50 cm of snow on the access road, and despite having four-wheel drive, I think it’s a bit risky to try now.
I'm considering trying to acquire this property, as it's an old railway guard's cottage.
Here is a linked image from banvakt.se:
I don't know if this is the right place to ask, but here goes.
What do you think are the chances of renovating a house to a livable condition that has been without windows for a long time, probably upwards of 10 years or more? Unfortunately, I'm not sure about the house's structure, but I think the main part is a stone construction while a later extension is probably made of wood.
When the snow has melted away, I plan to go there and take a look, but right now there’s 50 cm of snow on the access road, and despite having four-wheel drive, I think it’s a bit risky to try now.
I'm considering trying to acquire this property, as it's an old railway guard's cottage.
Here is a linked image from banvakt.se:
well, aim to buy very cheap and tear the house down,
but live by the train??
but live by the train??
The whole purpose of buying it would be to renovate it, so if demolition is the only solution, it can be dismissed. Surprisingly, you quickly get used to living by the railway, and I can also keep an eye on my colleagues. 
According to information from the land survey, the property lacks municipal water and sewerage, but it shouldn't be impossible to arrange since it is apparently situated on a water source. Sewerage might not be the easiest thing to handle, but there should be plenty of water at least. I just think it's a shame that old historical buildings are left to decay; additionally, it is the right size for me, 55 square meters but with almost 3000 square meters of land, combined with my interest in railways and my enjoyment of woodworking.
According to information from the land survey, the property lacks municipal water and sewerage, but it shouldn't be impossible to arrange since it is apparently situated on a water source. Sewerage might not be the easiest thing to handle, but there should be plenty of water at least. I just think it's a shame that old historical buildings are left to decay; additionally, it is the right size for me, 55 square meters but with almost 3000 square meters of land, combined with my interest in railways and my enjoyment of woodworking.aha but then you should live nearby.
you have to check out the page.
could be an expensive renovation, that's why I wrote rip down
you have to check out the page.
could be an expensive renovation, that's why I wrote rip down
Everything can be renovated it sounds like the perfect house for you
If the frame is made of stone/concrete, there shouldn't be too many major issues with it, it's not a timber frame that's been plastered, is it? In that case, you might need to replace some logs at the bottom and perhaps at the top as well.
You probably need to look at it to be able to say anything of value, obviously water has leaked everywhere, but on the other hand, it's ventilated too, so some of it has probably dried up between the rainy periods.
I would probably start by finding out if it's possible to arrange a functioning water and sewage system, then the condition will determine, but if you can live elsewhere during the renovation, I think it's doable.
it sounds like the perfect house for you If the frame is made of stone/concrete, there shouldn't be too many major issues with it, it's not a timber frame that's been plastered, is it? In that case, you might need to replace some logs at the bottom and perhaps at the top as well.
You probably need to look at it to be able to say anything of value, obviously water has leaked everywhere, but on the other hand, it's ventilated too, so some of it has probably dried up between the rainy periods.
I would probably start by finding out if it's possible to arrange a functioning water and sewage system, then the condition will determine, but if you can live elsewhere during the renovation, I think it's doable.
not everything can be renovated. it is possible but you also need to have a budget
The roof looks intact, and that's a good start. Then it probably depends somewhat on how much it blows right there. Looking at Hitta.se, it seems to be located between two groves of trees. A bigger problem than the proximity to the railway, I think, seems to be the proximity to road 21, but you probably know better than I do how much traffic there is there. If you make it to the house now that there's snow, you can see how much has blown in and is on the floor now. If there are large amounts, that's bad, but probably not as bad as if the roof were leaking.
Erik
Erik
Haven't read the posts very carefully, but check to ensure that the property is classified/approved as a residence! There's another thread about someone who had a house next to the railway, but he wasn't allowed to rebuild it after it burned down due to regulations regarding housing and railways!
Here is the thread I was thinking of:
http://www.byggahus.se/forum/ovriga-diskussioner/160807-snyft-mitt-nyrenoverade-hus-no-more.html
http://www.byggahus.se/forum/ovriga-diskussioner/160807-snyft-mitt-nyrenoverade-hus-no-more.html
Road 21 is probably not a major problem, it is surrounded by dense forest, but the railway is very close, and there are passenger trains once an hour today, more often in a few years, and there are maybe 10-20 freight trains a day, mostly at night, and those are the worst in terms of noise. Even if I could tolerate it myself, the unfortunate thing is that the resale value will be low, so you probably never get your money back on a renovation. Noise can always be mitigated, but it's worse with the vibrations when it's so close.
Edit: Skillfully found, Avenmo.
Edit 2: I do think you can live in it as long as you don't plan to build new, but I've found out that it is apparently owned by the municipality via pre-emption, probably because they planned to build a new bridge right next to it, which they've scrapped, instead building a new one in the same place as the old one (cheaper and worse..). I've emailed and asked the municipality what they have to say about it.
Edit: Skillfully found, Avenmo.
Edit 2: I do think you can live in it as long as you don't plan to build new, but I've found out that it is apparently owned by the municipality via pre-emption, probably because they planned to build a new bridge right next to it, which they've scrapped, instead building a new one in the same place as the old one (cheaper and worse..). I've emailed and asked the municipality what they have to say about it.
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How are You going to have it now then? can it be done or not?byggare henke said:
Everything can be renovated, but sure, sometimes it costs more than building a new one or buying a finished one, though that wasn't the question
For the sake of cultural history, we need passionate people like you. Far too many cultural buildings of this kind are disappearing. Whether it's in the best possible location is another matter. But there's a place for everything.
If the roof is intact and the floors inside the windows aren't too bad, it shouldn't be too much of a concern. As someone else mentioned, the wind can blow straight through and dry it out after rain.
If I were you, I would check the condition of the framework, as well as the water and sewage system, first and foremost.
It sounds like a fantastic and fun project!
If the roof is intact and the floors inside the windows aren't too bad, it shouldn't be too much of a concern. As someone else mentioned, the wind can blow straight through and dry it out after rain.
If I were you, I would check the condition of the framework, as well as the water and sewage system, first and foremost.
It sounds like a fantastic and fun project!