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An eyesore house in shell condition on one of High Wycombe s busiest roads has sold for more than £400,000 at auction. The dilapidated semi-detached house at 21 West Wycombe Road is definitely in need of some TLC from its new owners, who bought it at auction for £416,500. The house, which is right opposite Creative Memorials, had a guide price of £195,000 and was marketed as a good redevelopment opportunity by Auction House London. It currently has boarded up windows and pictures inside show extensive damage to the ceilings, walls and floors. A flight of stairs inside looks pretty dangerous to climb, with rubble covering the steps and no handrail.
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2. In South Bucks, we are lucky to be surrounded by beautiful green spaces, including parks, where, along with sunbathing, people can have picnics, go for walks, meet family and friends and much more. Parks and green spaces include The Rye, Hughenden Park, Kingsmead Recreation Ground, Desborough Park, Wooburn Park, Totteridge Recreation Ground, Higginson Park, Riley Park, Gossmore Rec, Redpitch Park, Holtspur Recreation Ground and many more.
3. We certainly think so. There is plenty to see and do, contrary to popular belief. Plus, the schools here are some of the best in the country and we have the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty right at our doorstep. As with anywhere, parts of the town are a bit shaky but overall, it is a nice place to live (in our opinion).
Home ownership was rare in the early 20th century, when 90% of householders were tenants. Housing became a hot topic during the first world war when it was reported that the army had to reject many potential recruits due to poor health caused by insanitary living conditions. Then when the war was over soldiers who had risked their lives for their country would be returning to the same overcrowded and unhealthy accommodation. This would not be “the homes fit for heroes” promised by the government.
Living conditions in 1918 Like most towns, High Wycombe had families living in unacceptable conditions. The worst dwellings were in the area to the west of the town centre known as Newlands. This was eventually demolished as part of the government’s slum clearance programme, but not until the 1930s. It.is now the location of the Eden Shopping Mall.
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