I swapped my campervan in Wales for a £6.5k house in Bulgaria…but the ceiling's caving in & trees grow out of the stairs
Despite such a big move abroad, the mum-of-three explained that she and her partner Stuart didn't bother viewing their new property before they purchased it.
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They bought it online for only £6,500, but Charlie was left gobsmacked when she arrived and saw it for the first time in the flesh.
Charlie, who posts online under the username 'The Rolling Rucks', took to social media to give her followers a close-up look at the rundown property, which not only has windows missing, but trees growing out of the stairs.
And as well as the garden being massively overgrown, the ceiling is caving in too.
Not long after arriving at her new house, Charlie, who is ditching life in a campervan and moving to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria with her three kids - Oliver, Dexter, and Emilia - said: 'Now we've arrived I think we may have taken on more than we can chew.'
Charlie claimed that the house is 'much bigger' than she was expecting and pointed out the masses of 'overgrown' greenery taking over the land.
Not only this, but she also admitted to 'freaking out' about the thought of finding snakes in the overgrown shrubs.
But it's not just snakes that were causing issues, as Charlie acknowledged she 'can't get access' to the house as everything is 'so overgrown.'
However, moments later Charlie was able to get into one of the downstairs rooms, as she shared: 'As you can see, the ceiling's all come away, the render is all coming off the walls, it's in a bit of a state.
'The windows are all smashed and some of them are missing altogether.'
She also recognised: 'Even the entrance to the door is overgrown, there's trees coming out of the stairs.'
We lived in one of the UK's most expensive seaside towns but house prices were mental - so we saved £293k by packing up and moving abroad
The content creator admitted that prior to arriving, she and partner knew they 'had a challenge' on their hands.
But after visiting the Bulgaria property for the first time, Charlie claimed it was 'a lot worse' than what she was expecting.
Social media users react
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ therollingrucks, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 339,800 views, 5,285 likes and 689 comments in less than 24 hours.
But social media users were left hugely divided by Charlie's new pad - whilst some thought it had 'amazing potential,' others thought she was 'mad' to buy it.
One user wrote: 'It's all fixable.'
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Make a list of all your items. This helps keep track of everything and ensures nothing gets lost in the move.
3. Use Quality Packing Materials
Invest in sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, and packing tape. This will protect your belongings during the move.
4. Label Everything
Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to. This makes unpacking much easier and more organized.
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Include essentials like toiletries, a change of clothes, snacks, and important documents. This will keep you from rummaging through boxes on your first day.
6. Take Photos of Electronics Setup
Before unplugging your electronics, take photos of the wiring setup. This will make it easier to reconnect everything at your new place.
7. Use Suitcases for Heavy Items
Pack books and other heavy items in rolling suitcases. This makes them easier to transport and reduces the risk of injury.
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Another chimed in: 'Don't look at it as a whole, look at it in smaller projects. We have a house in Bulgaria, absolutely LOVE it!'
And someone else gushed: 'The potential is amazing. Stay positive and remember Rome wasn't built in a day.'
Meanwhile, at the same time, one person said: 'You're mad. It's for sale because even the Bulgarians won't buy it.'
A second added: 'Lol it's no surprise.'
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