I finally managed to visit my first house, an empty three bedroomed semi with modifications for the previous occupant (elderly) and neighbours who just happened to develop an interest in loud dance music as I arrived. Always a sigh of good taste.
The views of the "London skyline" were not really a buying point for me. Perhaps some people find the sight of Tolworth Tower a must on getting up, but it is hardly awe-inspiring. What did me was the "Downstairs WC" - it certainly was downstairs, also outside! I suppose "external privy" has far less appeal...