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Posted: July 05 2006, 19:45

Quote (Ray @ June 29 2006, 23:54)
You could probably buy the whole of Hergest Ridge for the same amount!

Ray   :O

But where would I live,in a tent???, fine in the summer,but sleeping under the stars in winter on top of The Ridge,Brrrrrr ,chilly!!!!! (makes noise of chattering teeth) :/.  I'd find it impossible to live without electricity, as I need it to power my hi-fi,of course I've asked my eletricity company to put me on their "green" tarriff, obtaining energy from renewable resources, and planting trees :cool:

Damn!!!! Didn't come upon the Lottery tonight  :/


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Posted: July 06 2006, 05:46

500 Mike Oldfield Fans chipping  a Grand into the "Pot" will seal the "deal" then .. :)
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Posted: July 06 2006, 08:05

Wouldn't 500 Mike Oldfield fans sharing a 5 bedroom house be regarded as a severe case of overcrowding by the local council  :O .

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Posted: July 06 2006, 09:16

While we're at it, couldn't we just build a Manor for ourselves then?  :p

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Posted: July 07 2006, 05:01

Well lets see, 500 owners at a grand each. That would entitle us to a one week stay every 10 years. Sounds fair to me!! Count me in!!

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Posted: July 14 2006, 15:04

>>The Beacon, overlooking Hergest Ridge and home to Mike during his Ommadawn era, is for sale.

The Beacon wasn't Mike's home during Ommadawn era, only during Hergest Ridge era. Ommadawn was composed and completed in Througham. You can see the new home in that time photos, inside and also outside.
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Posted: July 14 2006, 17:56

I'm afraid that's not true Ethain. Ommadawn was recorded and finished in the Beacon. Right after that Mike moved to Througham.

About the photos: I think you mean those featured in the booklet of the Boxed album. It's true that you can see photos of Mike's home in Througham, but they were taken when Mike just moved into Througham. Boxed was released around that time.


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Posted: July 17 2006, 08:10

Welcome to the site Ethain. Hope you enjoy your stay.

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Posted: July 17 2006, 09:02

I walked past the estate agents today and noticed that The Beacon has now been sold  :/

ps sorry if this is old news ,I only just noticed  

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Posted: July 17 2006, 19:02

The Beacon sold, and it wasn't to me :( .  Looks like I'll have to have this property insteadwww.mccartneys.co.uk/residential/property/3525

Better start saving up ;) .


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It finally happened, I'm slightly mad , just very slightly mad

If you feel a little glum to Hergest Ridge you should come.


I'm challenging  taboos surrounding mental health


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Posted: July 17 2006, 19:46

Quote (moonchildhippy @ July 18 2006, 00:02)
The Beacon sold, and it wasn't to me :( .  Looks like I'll have to have this property insteadwww.mccartneys.co.uk/residential/property/3525

Better start saving up ;) .

Hmm, very nice and close to hergest, but with my family a 5 bed house with only one bathroom would be a nightmare!

No, I'll ask whichever Gallagher brother got the Ibiza place (with guitar shaped pool) if he will swap it for my 3 bed semi (with kids paddling pool)

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Posted: Aug. 22 2006, 22:38

If you are upset at missing out on the opportunity to purchase the Beacon, it is back on the market. Think *I'm* going to start playing the lottery. :/

http://www.mccartneys.co.uk/residential/property/4137


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Posted: Aug. 27 2006, 18:19

I'd buy it, if only I could predict those winning lottery numbers, but seem to get 2 right. I have £15.75 cash here at home ATM, I don't suppose that would be enough     :/  :O .

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It finally happened, I'm slightly mad , just very slightly mad

If you feel a little glum to Hergest Ridge you should come.


I'm challenging  taboos surrounding mental health


"Part time hippy"

I'M SUPPORTING OUR SOLDIERS

BRING OUR TROOPS HOME NOW!!
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Posted: Aug. 28 2006, 00:58

Does anyone know what happened with the first sale?

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Posted: Aug. 28 2006, 12:09

It's quite common for buyers to pull out of the sale before it's finalised. It might have been the case here.
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Posted: Sep. 12 2006, 21:28

Mmm...that's what happened.

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Posted: Sep. 20 2006, 23:45

Yesterday I received a note from the owners that they were moving and would be offline for awhile....so....returning to  McCartney's site, the Beacon would appear to have been sold this time.

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Posted: April 11 2008, 03:31

Anyone know what became of the house eventually? Is it being continued as a B&B?
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