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Couple live in converted railway office with private level crossing

Created at 1 Jun · 9:50 AM1 source
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A couple and their three children reside in a converted railway office in Yorkshire, which features a private level crossing. Trains pass by their home up to 12 times daily.

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Key Numbers

£280,000property purchase price
2007year of purchase
four-bedroomproperty size
threechildren
12trains per day

Who's Involved

Tim Hill
resident of converted railway office
Elly Hill
resident of converted railway office
Couple live in converted railway office with private level crossing

↳ Why This Matters

This story highlights an unusual living situation where a family has adapted to life in a converted railway station, complete with the operational aspects of a level crossing and frequent train passage. It offers a glimpse into unique property choices and the lifestyle adjustments that come with them.

Key facts

  • A couple purchased a converted four-bedroom bungalow at Battersby Station in Yorkshire in 2007.
  • They live there with their three daughters.
  • The property is a converted railway office.
  • The home has a private level crossing.
  • Trains pass the property up to 12 times a day.

This story highlights an unusual living situation where a family has adapted to life in a converted railway station, complete with the operational aspects of a level crossing and frequent train passage. It offers a glimpse into unique property choices and the lifestyle adjustments that come with them.

Frequently asked questions

The couple lives in a converted railway office at Battersby Station in Yorkshire.

The property was purchased for £280,000.

Their home is a converted railway office with a private level crossing, and trains pass by up to 12 times a day.

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How It Developed

1 Jun · 9:40 AM
A couple and their three daughters live in a converted railway office in Yorkshire, which features a private level crossing and trains stopping up to 12 times daily.
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Couple raise their three children in £280,000 converted railway office with private level crossing - while trains stop outside of their bedroom up to 12 times a daym.piqsuite.com

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