We had our eye on this property for 14 years before it went onto the market, and were lucky enough to buy it. The house originally was virtually a pull down, keeping it in its character, and over the last 20years we have virtually rebuilt the home in stages. Tenants each each have received a surprise of something "NEW" annually. 3 of our weekly xmas hols tenants (more like family) have been with us since 2000 - and still rebook from year to year, we have seen family babies grow into young adults - so nice.
Your aim is to eventually retire in this home - so we can enjoy it as much as our tenants do - many of our tenants are rebooks from year yo year