Cornish farmhouse,11 acres..from £1000 a share!

[masonfree party]

Ever wanted to live in a beautiful rural location with like minded folk but thought you'd never be able to afford it? Well don't despair there is a solution...
Here is an example of a farmhouse up for sale for £550,000 with 11 acres and multiple out buildings
http://www.propertyfinder.com/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&id=502376108&f=160&p=10&t=res&ty=&fmt=&header=&cc=&regionid=4&tb=Cornwall&c=87854232&tm=1206488753

Now the price would be out of the reach of most folk but if the property was divided into 550 shares at £1000 per share then the dream of part owning such a property becomes very real.

Lets say 100 people on this forum would be interested in being part of this community retreat,eco village project or co-operative.Some would be able to afford to buy many shares while others would perhaps only afford a single share but even if you have one share you'd still own a beautiful retreat in Cornwall.
Imagine how your life would change for the better surrounded by like minded people each with their particular talent and skill to share.But there are only 4 bedrooms you say..however with 11 acres there is ample room to build log cabins,yurts,cob/straw bale houses not to mention all the out building that can be converted.
Its a dream i've had for years which i'd like to replicate in a warmer country also so members can migrate from one place to another at will...anyway please offer your views and ideas

[angelmoon]

shame it's not in yorkshire, i would jump at it x x

[masonfree party]

shame it's not in yorkshire, i would jump at it x x

it can be anywhere you like provided there are enough people wanting to live /invest in that location...i just picked cornwall because i love the place,my location abroad would be northern spain/portugal

[lizzy]

hi masonfree

Using your imagination , well done.......:)

My thought is that what you really need is 11 ppl ( and their families) to come up with 50k. each or even 22 plus family @ 25k.

that many can live full -time and work the land.

If you had over 500 ppl coming and going it would be chaos.
Plus the authorities would 'nt let that many ppl live there, altho I get that it's a timeshare type deal .......even 22 plus family might not fly......even when you buy the land , there are restrictions and codes I think.

Looks like a great spot though:)

[loderlive]

sounds ok, its the way to go. i like peace and quiet though as well.

[kevstodd]

I've wanted to do something like that for years. Me and a few of my friends have talked for years about something like that .how cool it would be as i used to be a ground worker on building sites and one of my good friends is a top notch chippy another is a sparky WOW the possibility's :eek::eek::eek:
Would be great with other like minded people (the awoken )
im around the northeast but for peace and security it would be worth moving (if only that could be a reality)
IT WOULD ALSO BE GOOD AS WE COULD BUILD AN UNDERGROUND SAFE HOUSE WITHOUT HASSLE ! JUST IN CASE ;)

[masonfree party]

hi masonfree

Using your imagination , well done.......:)

My thought is that what you really need is 11 ppl ( and their families) to come up with 50k. each or even 22 plus family @ 25k.

that many can live full -time and work the land.

If you had over 500 ppl coming and going it would be chaos.
Plus the authorities would 'nt let that many ppl live there, altho I get that it's a timeshare type deal .......even 22 plus family might not fly......even when you buy the land , there are restrictions and codes I think.

Looks like a great spot though:)

Hi Lizzy,

One idea would be to apply for planning permission to turn the 11 acre site into a sustainable log cabin holiday accomadation powered by alternative energy but for us of course...i reckon you could easily fit 20 cabins on there and turn it into an eco paradise ,maybe have a couple of geo-domes like the Eden project.Once everyone has their own accomadation you could experiment with different type of buildings like straw bale etc and run courses building them.

The reason i said 550 shares at £1000 each is because i don't want to alienate people who are poor...some people could afford 100 or 50 shares,others say 25 shares,others 1 or 2 shares but no matter how many shares you have each person will have 1 vote on how the project is run.

[icke_is_right]

I'm up for it. I didn't realise on your previous post to Robbie Williams that you were UK based. Doesn't have to be Cornwall as you say. That's 880msq per person by my calculation.

What about planners, are there limits to the amount of people who can live somewhere?

G

[icke_is_right]

I've always dreamed of building a straw bale house. There might be better ways to build but this, I think, is one of the best, cheapest and easiest.

G

[masonfree party]

I'm up for it. I didn't realise on your previous post to Robbie Williams that you were UK based. Doesn't have to be Cornwall as you say. That's 880msq per person by my calculation.

What about planners, are there limits to the amount of people who can live somewhere?

G

Hi mate,thats why i thought have an eco leisure park slant to it..maybe abit like the CAT site in Wales...they have quite a few people staying there...anyway even if its used as a simple camp site to start with but instead of plastic caravans,wooden vardos instead similar to these
http://www.windysmithy.co.uk/html/wagons.htm
although i prefer the log cabin on wheels
http://www.tumbleweedhouses.com/home.htm

[masonfree party]

I've always dreamed of building a straw bale house. There might be better ways to build but this, I think, is one of the best, cheapest and easiest.

G

there's a guy who lives near penzance who built one out of straw bales
http://www.sustrust.co.uk/building.html

[masonfree party]

I'm up for it. I didn't realise on your previous post to Robbie Williams that you were UK based. Doesn't have to be Cornwall as you say. That's 880msq per person by my calculation.

What about planners, are there limits to the amount of people who can live somewhere?

G

Yes i know Robbies home town quite well...lovely people but a shit hole of a place,watched Derby a couple of times at Vale Park.Be very good if we could get him involved in a project like this..whats gut wrenching is a couple of years ago i could have been a millionaire and would gladly have funded this project with like minds

[garth]

Great Idea masonfree party, how about this 14,607 acres for 1.75 Mil AU, plenty of room for every shareholder here!! or course it's in OZ.

http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&id=7191022&f=0&p=10&t=rur&ty=&fmt=&header=&cc=&c=37796651&s=qld&snf=rbs&tm=1206523795

[lookfar]

I've wanted to do something like that for years. Me and a few of my friends have talked for years about something like that .how cool it would be as i used to be a ground worker on building sites and one of my good friends is a top notch chippy another is a sparky WOW the possibility's :eek::eek::eek:
Would be great with other like minded people (the awoken )
im around the northeast but for peace and security it would be worth moving (if only that could be a reality)
IT WOULD ALSO BE GOOD AS WE COULD BUILD AN UNDERGROUND SAFE HOUSE WITHOUT HASSLE ! JUST IN CASE ;)

Hi kevstodd:)

I know a few people who would be up for this sort of thing too & all have their own valuable talents to share. If we all pool our resources together, then this sort of thing is definitely the way to go imo.

Great thread MFP, I'm gonna be watching this one with interest :D Haven't checked out the Cornwall link yet, but will do in a mo... I also agree with Lizzy on the amount of people involved, if you have too many then I can foresee it being chaotic - smaller would definitely be better imo.

Thanks for sharing :)

[angelmoon]

When i lived in Australia i always dreamt of living in a sort of commune the government there gave out grants for building homes with mud bricks and i went to see some of them and they were great cosy in winter and cool in summer check out the website re mud brick homes

http://www.makeitmidbrcks.com.au/

http:www.pressedearth.com.au/gallery.htm

there is an eco holiday village up the road from where i live

http://www.richmond.org/accommodation/detail.php?accom_id=210

[truthseekeruk]

Unfortunately my credit rating is crap due to having a property repossessed 5 years ago. But can I ask why you would want to live in an isolated community? It doesnt appeal to me as I am part of this society. I can understand the need to get away from things even the idea of eco friendly housing. But isnt ownership/money part of the problem? I cant see how it could provide a solution?

If you get a mortgage or loan that money will be secured against the property. Therby the corporate entities will own the land not you. They will hold the title deeds until the mortgage is paid off? What if someone defaults on their payments? what happens to the rest of the owners?

In principle a great idea but it is a big risk to rely on 50 other people or 500 people.

I had the same questions when I was offered shares in a holiday home in disneyland. It sounded too good to be true.

But on a positive note this property is freehold.

Sorry to put a dampner on things.

The ownership of a property or house with a mortgage is an illusion just like everything else. It binds you to servitude and paying it off on time every month like clockwork just like a good citizen. If you default they have no qualms in repossessing the property. Trust me been there got the t shirt. But actually having no mortgage is great. So I am glad my house is gone. It was just a house.

Peace x

[masonfree party]

hi truthseekeruk...I wouldn't say that part of the country is isolated...far from it...if you still need your local Tesco then there is one just a few miles away from the property i mentioned.Helston/Falmouth/Penzance only a few miles away...you're not talking scottish highlands here but it is a very peaceful area all the same.Trust me this area is absolutely beautiful and within walking distance of beautiful beaches.Its an artists/craftworkers paradise.
I never said get a mortgage for the property but contributions via savings,credit cards or whatever means and the property then bought in the name of a business...preferably in the names of people who have no debt.If you want to live there and dissappear off the electoral roll...no problem in my opinion.

[masonfree party]

Great Idea masonfree party, how about this 14,607 acres for 1.75 Mil AU, plenty of room for every shareholder here!! or course it's in OZ.

http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&id=7191022&f=0&p=10&t=rur&ty=&fmt=&header=&cc=&c=37796651&s=qld&snf=rbs&tm=1206523795


nice place Garth but what about them funnel web spiders?:eek:

[truthseekeruk]

hi truthseekeruk...I wouldn't say that part of the country is isolated...far from it...if you still need your local Tesco then there is one just a few miles away from the property i mentioned.Helston/Falmouth/Penzance only a few miles away...you're not talking scottish highlands here but it is a very peaceful area all the same.Trust me this area is absolutely beautiful and within walking distance of beautiful beaches.Its an artists/craftworkers paradise.
I never said get a mortgage for the property but contributions via savings,credit cards or whatever means and the property then bought in the name of a business...preferably in the names of people who have no debt.If you want to live there and dissappear off the electoral roll...no problem in my opinion.

sounds wondeful but i have two kids with autism and no capital but hey i am happy :) - good luck hope u suceed.

Peace and blessings x

[snoopsnuffleopagus]

Hi:

Alot of people live on Boats.

Mobile or Marina or Indigenous Community


No Property Taxes

Food Sources Readily Availiable

Mobility



But, you need to have your 'Shit Together' :)




Kind Regards: Snoopsnuffleopagus

[masonfree party]

probably a foolish thing to do but stuck it on Ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230236091783

[garth]

nice place Garth but what about them funnel web spiders?:eek:

No funnel webs up this way, lots of snakes though :eek:

http://www.deadlyaustralians.com.au/da_venomous_snakes.htm

[masonfree party]

This property is not far away from the one i,ve mentioned....its not for sale and probably owned by rich landlords who have turned it into an eco craft centre with timeshare...not what i had in mind re-timeshare but they've got some good ideas

http://www.trelowarren.com/trelowarren/estate/index.php

[beldazar]

it will be great if some people on this forum do live here, i get really lonely sometimes, :(

[allure]

I've always wanted to do something like this. As long as I have internet access I have an income.

A lot cheaper to get land abroad: http://home-garden.search.ebay.co.uk/land_Residential-Property_W0QQdfspZ2QQfromZR34QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsac atZ10542QQsbrsrtZd

[_invisibleplane_]

this is the right frame of mind needed. like minded people really need to band together and commit to improving the situation/providing for ourselves (aka community farms/ecovillages)..I'm trying to put one together here in Toronto and in the meantime will be spending my summer at a nearby one

[icke_is_right]

Hi Guys, though this thread is slow it's been on my mind everyday. There are possiblilities in numbers but I don't necessarily think that the UK is the best place.

http://www.directory.ic.org/iclist/geo.php

I did look at residency in the Dominican Republic. This is possible if you buy land, it's also dirt cheap to live there. I've travelled a lot. I've spent many months in Fiji and Samoa and I know that the tropical climate makes food production easier year round. My favourite land is Australia. I've spent years there too but I got residency refused before 2000. If I had the choice, I'd land in Australia and never ever leave again.

Happy dreaming, for what are we without dreams?

[lookfar]

Hi Guys, though this thread is slow it's been on my mind everyday. There are possiblilities in numbers but I don't necessarily think that the UK is the best place.

http://www.directory.ic.org/iclist/geo.php

I did look at residency in the Dominican Republic. This is possible if you buy land, it's also dirt cheap to live there. I've travelled a lot. I've spent many months in Fiji and Samoa and I know that the tropical climate makes food production easier year round. My favourite land is Australia. I've spent years there too but I got residency refused before 2000. If I had the choice, I'd land in Australia and never ever leave again.

Happy dreaming, for what are we without dreams?

Hi icke_is_right

Yeah I agree, the UK is VERY restricted for this sort of venture & extremely expensive compared to other parts of the world.

That's a great link & is gonna keep me busy for ages on there.... oh they all look so good....:D Thanks for sharing :) Am dreaming like mad now, lol!! :D

[garth]

Check this out :D

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/_data_/re_images/usr_844112/re_2000179/img_a100f46ae19f4616131a236aa1e66bfe.jpg

http://realestate.escapeartist.com/_data_/re_images/usr_844112/re_2000179/img_a71a7551e94244b26a76fc7bd2ee18c9.jpg

Sell Price: $299,000
Location: Estrada do Monjolinho
São José do Barreiro-Serra da Bocaina
São Paulo
Brazil
Property Type: Farm/Ranch
Property Details:

This property is located 177kms from Rio de Janeiro, 262kms from São Paulo, in the "Bocaina Mountain Range".

The land mesures 39 hectares(390000 meters square), half in pasture and half in native forest.

It includes 2 private waterfalls and wonderfull views as seen in the pictures.

The main house is very confortable with 3 rooms ,one of them with a closet that, if needed, can fit a single bed turning it into an extra room .Each room has its private bathroom ,one of them with a bathtub.The living room is joined with the kitchen,with fire place and firewood stove.The house has a laundry and a basement.

The property includes one espacious house for employees / caretakers as well,as seen in the pictures.
I think the price is in US pesos..sorry dollars :)
http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2000179/

heaps more here http://www.escapeartist.com/International_Real_Estate/Farms_Ranches/Farms_Ranches.html

[lemonique]

Hmmm this one for me if I had the $'s


http://realestate.escapeartist.com/P-2005251/
Farm/Ranch For Sale in Thames, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand :: Lifestyle Property with Incomes - Wharfedale Farmstay

With hot pools down the road too......:)

Lem

[masonfree party]

better link of the cornish farmhouse and more photos
http://www.strattoncreber.co.uk/property-details.php?pcode=TRV070203&dbtype=sales&rps=stcrps

Guide Price £550,000
Bedrooms: 4
Receptions: 2
Bathroom: 1
A detached 4 bedroom farm house with a range of farm buildings, stores and garage with adjoining field of 11 acres. This property now comes to the market for the first time in years, retaining many original features including some stripped wood flooring, slate flagstone flooring to the entrance hall and fireplaces. The accommodation briefly comprises; kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, dining room, front porch and entrance hall. Four bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside; utility room, shower/cloakroom, a variety of mainly blocked built barns including; garage and cattle sheds. The adjoining field of 11 acres is connected with water and is generally well fenced, with access into the yard and independent gated to a side road.

Kitchen/breakfast room 8.2m (26'10") x 2.8m (9'1")
Double aspect with double glazed windows to side and rear with double glazed door leading out to the rear yard. Fitted with a range of drawline floor and wall units with roll top work surface. Inset Bosch ceramic 4-zone hob with extractor canopy above, built-in Diplomat Select electric oven. Integrated AEG dishwasher, space for fridge. Inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, ceramic tiled floor, ceiling spot lights, double doors through to dining room, double doors to sitting room and night storage heater.

Sitting room 5.2m (16'11") x 3.4m (11'3")
Double glazed window to front aspect with window seat looking across the garden. Two fire recesses with granite lintels and exposed granite backs, one with slate hearth and cast iron glass fronted wood burning stove with additional recess to side. Night storage heater, television point.

Dining room 5.2m (17') x 3.5m (11'5")
Double glazed window to front aspect enjoying views right across the gardens with window seat. Fireplace with exposed granite cheeks and lintel with slate hearth, two wall up-lighters, night storage heater. Storage cupboard fitted with shelves with further opening to side cupboard housing lagged hot water tank with slatted shelving to side and above.

Reception porch 2.3m (7'6") x 1.8m (5'11")
Triple aspect with windows to front and both sides (single glazed) with hardwood door with multi paned single glazed units. Painted beams, exposed granite to one wall, half glazed door into entrance hall.

First floor

Half landing
Stripped wood floor, arched window with coloured glass inserts and window seat, night storage heater.

Bedroom One 3.4m (11') x 2.5m (8'3")
Double glazed window to front aspect enjoying views across the gardens and field to the side.

Bedroom Two 2.9m (9'5") x 2.4m (8'0")
Double glazed window to front aspect enjoying all associated views, feature granite fireplace with slate hearth.

Bedroom Three 2.8m (9'1") x 2.2m (7'2")
Double glazed window to rear aspect over looking the yards with views across the field beyond.

Bedroom four 3.4m (11') x 2.5m (8'4")
Double glazed window to rear aspect with all associated views.

Bathroom
Suite comprising of; enamelled cast iron free standing bath with concertina shower screen and Victorian style over head shower. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, arched window to front aspect, loft hatch, tiled splash back areas, wall mounted mirror with light above, ceramic tiled floor.

Outside

Utility room 4.4m (14'6") x 2.7m (8'10")
Of block construction, under slopping roof. Fitted with a range a floor cupboards with roll top work surface, inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, space for washing machine, space for fridge and freezer. Connected with light and power sockets and window to front aspect.

Shower room/WC 2.5m (8'3") x 1.6m (5'1")
Corner shower cubicle with Redring electric shower (currently not working) wash hand basin, tiled splash back areas, low level WC, double glazed window to rear aspect, ceramic tiled floor, electric light.

Garage 10.6m (34'10") x 4.1m (13'6")
Of block construction, under high pitched roof with double glazed window to side and double glazed door to front aspect. Connected with light and power with concreted floor and single up and over door. To the side of the garage is a concreted yard with doors through to the old milking parlour.

Old Milking Parlour 9.2m (30'2") x 5.3m (17'6")
Previously an eight cow milking parlour, under pitched roof, connected with light and power with concreted base and opening through to adjoining barn one.

Barn one 4.5m (14'10") x 4.2m (13'8")
Of block construction, under high pitched roof with concreted base, connected with power, light and water with sliding door.

Barn two 5.6m (18'3") x 4.2m (13'8")
Of block construction, under high pitched roof with concreted floor, connected with light.

Wood store 2.9m (9'6") x 2.5m (8'4")
Of block construction, under corrugated roof.

Barn Three 5.2m (16'11") x 3.7m (12'1")
With high pitched roof, block, stone and cob with concreted floor, connected with light and power.

Workshop 9.0m (29'8") x 7.1m (23'2")
Of block construction, under sloping roof with concreted floor, connected with light and power with a variety of work benches. Wooden double gates allow for vehicular access to the side with further pedestrian access to the rear.

Calf barn 13.1m (43'0") x 9.5m (31'2")
Of block and timber construction with high pitched roof, portioned with timber rails with central raised area. Connected with light with two large swinging steel doors allowing for tractor access.

Cattle barn 34.5m (113'3") x 11.7m (38'4")
Generally of timber construction under pitched roof with concreted floor with raised concreted levels to either side, timber partitions.

Yard
The yard is generally concreted with wide open access through to the field with opening through to silage storage.

Silage store 22.6m (74'0") x 10.7m (35'2")
With concreted base, and rendered block walls to three sides.

Field
Of 11acres of which has been recently cut for hay and been previously grazed by sheep. Bordered with hedging, connected with water with separate road access.

Gardens
The front garden of approximately 0.88 acres is laid to lawn and planted with a variety of trees and shrubs with charming raised terrace incorporating gazebo with low granite wall, timber posts and roof. The flower beds are planted with a variety of shrubs, flowering plants and herbs.

Rear
The rear is generally paved and planted with trees and shrubs with steps leading down to a secluded additional sitting area. Further round the gravelled driveway with the granite posts and timber panelled fencing gives access to both yards, garage and also provides parking.

NW/JM/13I07

Disclaimer:

[masonfree party]

put it on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cornwall-property-for-eco-business-community-with-land_W0QQitemZ230237284582QQihZ013QQcategoryZ1280Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[ms c]

Call me cynical, but whats the catch??

[masonfree party]

Call me cynical, but whats the catch??

no catch...if you have spare money doing nothing why not invest in a project like this...i remember a couple in shropshire who were going to lose their organic farm and did the same thing...they managed to raise £700k i think.

Personally i'd like to see it turned into a 11 acre eco village of log cabins,straw bale/cob houses powered by wind and solar....

[masonfree party]

Organic farm pair save the day with a new spin on share cropping· 140 acres preserved from development
· £800,000 raised to keep family concern going
David Ward The Guardian, Saturday July 1 2006 Article historyAbout this articleClose This article appeared in the Guardian on Saturday July 01 2006 on p10 of the National news section. It was last updated at 00:06 on July 01 2006. A brother and sister farming team announced yesterday that they had saved 140 Shropshire acres from commercial development by raising £800,000 by selling shares in the land.

The landowner had given Charlotte Hollins, 24, and her brother Ben, 21, until today to raise the cash to secure the tenanted farm, which has been in their family for three generations.

Their father, Arthur, pioneered organic methods at Fordhall Farm at Market Drayton, Shropshire, diversifying the grasses in his fields by scattering seed gathered from all over the country.

But he spent the last 10 years of his life battling to save land its owner wanted to sell. When Charlotte returned from university in 2003, the family faced imminent eviction.

Following a suggestion from the Soil Association, she and Ben launched a community land initiative, offering £50 shares (non-tradeable, no dividends) to anyone who wanted to help. Share applications, donations and interest-free loans began to pour in. With two and a bit weeks to go, they were still £250,000 short. But their confidence, boosted by Charlotte's encouraging slogans ("Miracles happen to those who believe in them" - Bernard Berenson), never wavered. The flow of money turned into a flood, helped by media coverage. Much support was local; but many cheques came from Londoners and from as far as the US and New Zealand. The organisers estimated that Guardian readers contributed around £100,000.

Among the backers were Prince Charles, Sting, Prunella Scales and fervent environmentalist Zac Goldsmith. Sting donated £2,000 and Prince Charles has promised a tour of Highgrove to the winner of a prize draw which will be held at a celebratory dinner later this month.

The campaign has been run from the 16th-century farmhouse where Charlotte and Ben were brought up. "Things have gone crazy in the last couple of weeks," said Charlotte. "We have 10 or 15 volunteers every day processing applications. We now have 5,500 shareholders. A few weeks ago we had only 2,500.

"It's been a bit of a roller coaster. Applications are still coming in and work is still going on in the office. The fact that we've done it has not really sunk in. My hands were shaking as I signed the agreement."

The target has been reached but the fundraising continues and shares are still being sold. Money is now required for a bunkhouse for volunteers, a cafe, and an education centre. Visitors can already follow a nature trail across fields and buy meat from the farm at an on-site shop.

Ben said: "Dad spent his whole life building up Fordhall, and I think he would be very proud if he was still here. He has always brought people on to the farm, and that is what we are doing by placing it into community ownership."

[skyline]

count me in! great idea

[masonfree party]

http://www.wwoof.org/wwoofuknew/Pwhost4cy.asp

Alot going on in the SW

this one sounds pretty good
LOCATION : 3 miles S of St. Ives between Hayle and Penzance
My wife and I live in West Cornwall on 13 acres of partly wooded land. We live totally off-grid and work on organic and permaculture principles growing tree and soft fruits and vegetables. Our only livestock are bees. Our situatation, just below an iron-age hill fort, between St Ives, Penzance and and Hayle, is quite idyllic. We offer 2 single rooms in a wooden chalet, good vegetarian/vegan food and lots of peace and quiet in return for working alongside us 4 hours a day. (R02)

and this
LOCATION : 6 miles from Falmouth
Demonstration garden {4.6 acres} set in beautiful countryside close to the Helford river (boats,canoes,swimming}. The project has Soil Association status and aims to show visitors the benefits of growing productive and ornamental plants in a way that is both beautiful and sustainable. Dan, a professional gardener and Peter an artist/designer, open the garden to the public on Sundays April to September and are seeking help with developing and maintaining the land alongside plant propagation. Minimum stay two days. Cafe, gallery and craftworkers/carpenters on site. Plans to build more eco dwellings/workshops.

[dave1973]

Actually seems like a really good idea. Even 550 at £1,000 each seems reasonable.

[masonfree party]

i know its a naughty thing to do but what if 100 people got a £5000 loan and gave the money via cash to a community member who was debt free who then bought the property with the cash and issued shares in the farm for each donater...then its up to the 100 of you if you default on the £5000 loan...some will be able to afford repayments but if you can't what the hell...it is afterall rip off britain.At least if you hit hard times you know there is a sanctuary where you can go

[vince2468motorway]

Check out my thread...

I am looking for people to join me on something you may be interested in...

Peace and love,, Vince.: :)

[jp13]

So what's happening with this idea?
Really, is anything going to be done to help materialise it to reality?
I would be interested but would like to know a lot more than I can see here on this forum.

[godsavengerslavenomore]

It sounds like a great idea, and something I have also wanted to do, just gone through this topic and just noticed that mason_free who started this thread has been Banned from the forums? any idea as to why.

[nimlyn]

Seems like a good idea but even like minded folk will have spats with one-another…It’s inevitable…:rolleyes:

[2013]

it can be anywhere you like provided there are enough people wanting to live /invest in that location...i just picked cornwall because i love the place,my location abroad would be northern spain/portugal

check this link out ,some friends of mine are doing just that in portugal . If you have money t oinvest be part of the community , or set up on your own and network with them all .:D
http://www.rainbowcommunities.org/

[beldazar]

:( I was hoping it would be down in Cornwall.

I cant put any money into it but I saw a camouflaged 8 man tent in the army surplus store this morning. Im a dab-hand at DIY if anyone doesnt mind putting up a mad woman and two naughty boys on their land......somewhere beautiful would be a bonus :)

[the itinerant shrubber]

All that arguing... the endless meetings... Being surrounded by people every day... No thanks. I'd rather stick to being on my own and being self reliant.
Those places always seems to attract the wicker jumper knitters. I would defiantly end up offending the sensibilities of a lot of people here.:rolleyes:

[rebel 66]

I've always dreamed of building a straw bale house. There might be better ways to build but this, I think, is one of the best, cheapest and easiest.

G

Yes, half price to build, heard about straw houses just last week from a friend.


http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/local-business/Straw-houses-make-impact-Ecofriendly.4867891.jp


http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/shelf/39Help-us-build-straw-library.4470402.jp

Not sure how many could survive on one acre and that would also be dependent on location, but not many, remember you need seed for re-planting and crops to barter (what a lovely old word) for other items and most of all you need practice before it becomes a neccessity to survive on home grown produce.

Have had this dream for years, never come to fruition, hope you have better luck in fullfilig it.

Look in to planning for the straw houses, if none needed just buy land.

[nimlyn]

All that arguing... the endless meetings... Being surrounded by people every day... No thanks. I'd rather stick to being on my own and being self reliant.
Those places always seems to attract the wicker jumper knitters. I would defiantly end up offending the sensibilities of a lot of people here.:rolleyes:

Me Too! :D

[nirvana]

Im up for it aswell. If its northwest/yorkshire area.
Be good for retreats and get togethers etc.


Peace:)