Most desirable street in Porty/Joppa?

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Most desirable street in Porty/Joppa?

Post by Porty » 11 Jun 2005, 11:50

Difficult one as there are lots of nice streets. I kind of like Elcho Terrace and Bedford Terrace. However, the sea views offered by the likes oF Esplanade Terrace are peachy too. WBC has been a great street to live in. What's your fave?

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Post by Robin! » 11 Jun 2005, 11:54

My fav would have to be Seaview Terrace for the view and lovely houses. I would say Argyle Crescent, but they get a lot of car crime? :?
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Post by Sandra » 11 Jun 2005, 14:23

The Prom - must be awesome to have the beach/sea as your front garden.

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Post by teddygirl » 11 Jun 2005, 17:26

Ormelie Terrace has always been my favourite but being on the main road would be a disadvantage so probably Bedford Terrace would win it for me.
Living in Bellfield Street is great though as it so handy for everything, corner shop one end,Prom the other and bus stop just round the corner. Nice wide street too.

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Post by CatzVP » 11 Jun 2005, 17:54

I always liked Brighton Crescent, it had nice views of the park, and was great in the Summer
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Post by ecm » 11 Jun 2005, 18:52

Elcho Terrace for me. I'd love a nose round one of the houses there.

Notice that the house in John Street that was the subject of the Action Group a couple of years back is up for sale again if anyone has upwards of £500,000 to spend.

WBC is a very nice street too - pity about the pylons that run along the back of it and the likes of Argyle Street.

I also like the cottages in the Adelphi's - so much choice in Porty.

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Post by Epykat » 11 Jun 2005, 21:13

I've always like Vernon Cottages (down Pittville Street Lane) or Elcho Terrace, but I also really liked living in Marlborough Street (bottom end)
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Post by Gemini » 11 Jun 2005, 21:39

I rather like Adelphi Place, it has not changed too much over the years, the little house just over the bridge on the way to Rosefield is so pretty.


Brighton Place/WBC aslo very desirable - I especially like the detached Villas in WBC , they all have such beautiful front gardens.

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Re: Most desirable street in Porty/Joppa?

Post by mr magnolia » 19 Jun 2005, 10:48

Porty wrote: WBC has been a great street to live in.

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Post by bearcub » 19 Jun 2005, 13:53

Epykat wrote:....but I also really liked living in Marlborough Street (bottom end)
And what's wrong with the top end, Epykat?!?! :evil: :wink:

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Re: Most desirable street in Porty/Joppa?

Post by Porty » 19 Jun 2005, 13:56

mr magnolia wrote:
Porty wrote: WBC has been a great street to live in.
Moving on, Porty?
I wouldn't rule it out. :wink:

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Re: Most desirable street in Porty/Joppa?

Post by Pal of Porty » 19 Jun 2005, 21:30

Porty wrote:..I wouldn't rule it out. :wink:
Was there that much mess after Friday?? 8)
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Post by arachnid » 17 Aug 2005, 20:41

Coillesdene Avenue is my favourite as I used to live there!!!! :lol:
Wish I was there now!!! :cry:

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Post by Sandra » 21 Aug 2005, 15:26

I didn't realise till recently where Elcho Terrace is, I agree would defo like one of these houses - gorgeous.

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Post by Dadaist » 21 Aug 2005, 17:22

Many favourites - anywhere higgledy or with mixed architectural styles. Oddball ornamentations, curved streets and cramped winding steps, lanes with tiny charming houses, and most importantly - streets where you can be dead nosy and see what other folk's front rooms look like.

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Post by Epykat » 21 Aug 2005, 22:57

That would be Marlborough Stree then? :wink:
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Post by Dadaist » 21 Aug 2005, 23:34

Epykat wrote:That would be Marlborough Stree then? :wink:
It wis nae bad.

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Post by Porty » 22 Aug 2005, 10:08

Marya and I were trying to find a successor for our current role of Joint Chair of BRA at the BBQ on Saturday. We spotted a likely victim, sorry candidate, and called the lady over to inform her that we had jointly talent spotted her as having what it takes. Unfortunately the nice lady in question bides in Marlborough Street and is therefore not qualified to hold the post. We are still looking.

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Post by Poppy » 28 Aug 2005, 20:52

I must take a proper look at Sandford Gardens next time I'm passing..............

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Post by Bob Jefferson » 28 Aug 2005, 20:54

I reckon the pickled onion thread has just knocked at least 10k off the price of properties in WBC. :lol:

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Post by Poppy » 05 Sep 2005, 21:51

Had a good neb at Sandford Gardens on Saturday pm. Quite Ann Street-ish, really. Lovely to look at, but, having grown up in the New Town, I know how expensive they are to heat; and as for the curtains - well, my dear, WHAT a price!! :P

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Post by Porty » 05 Sep 2005, 22:47

Yep, you would have to think twice about having Mike Watson round for a drink.

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Post by rathbone » 05 Sep 2005, 23:23

But it would solve the heating problem.
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Post by Porty » 05 Sep 2005, 23:25

:lol: :lol: :lol:

For about 12 hours.

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