Turn a house into a shell?

[En apelsin]

I perceived it as being heavily renovated earlier. I agree that 18th-century buildings should be preserved. But if it's only recent renovations that are visible, they aren't particularly valuable.

It's hard to know what it looks like without pictures, of course! But, I get quite nervous when I hear "turn into a shell" and 18th-century in the same sentence. Is it an extension from the 20s? Is it plaster from the 1920s? Is it simply kitchen and bathroom that have been added? Small and many rooms undeniably sound more 18th-century than 1920 to me. Sometimes the argument "it's already ruined" is used to ruin even more. I don't like that. Obviously, all houses must be functional for a modern family, but I question if open spaces are the dream, why do it in a house that clearly wasn't built for it?

 

[toolman77]

Hard to know what it looks like without pictures, of course! But, I get pretty nervous when I hear "convert to a shell" and 18th century in the same breath. Is it an extension from the 20s? Are there surfaces from the 1920s? Is it simply kitchen and bathroom that have been added? Small and many rooms undeniably sound more like the 18th century than the 1920s to me. Sometimes the argument "it's already ruined" is used to ruin even more. I don't like that. Of course, all houses must be able to function for a modern family, but I question if open spaces are the dream, why do it in a house that is obviously not built for it?

"It was originally built in the 18th century but had a comprehensive renovation in 1920 where absolutely everything was replaced. Built as a manor for a family and after that, it became a hotel. In the past 5 years, it has been a B&B."

It should be easy to see/find out what was added when it was converted to a B&B and demolish that. Then proceed more cautiously with the 20s renovation. There might be more surfaces from the 20s that have built-in load-bearing parts and support walls from the 18th century.

Also, think carefully about heating and insulation. The house is probably nowhere near airtight or well-insulated, so even with cheap heating, a lot of heat will be lost, driving up costs.

 

[deklerkk]

This comment is probably one of the weirdest I've seen on Bygghus. Löfven? Slaves? WTF?

I also think it's better to build new, or find a more suitable house if it's space and open floor plan you're after. Maybe there's someone else who wants to preserve the house's soul and not gut everything in an 18th-century house? Building conservation is important. Of course, all houses should be functional and livable for modern people, but why buy old if it's really a modern house you're after?

I just mean that when the state interferes with what you can do with your property, they should also pay for it! Furthermore, I feel sick from modern houses of poor quality and open floor plans,