Owner Elsie Allcock was born in 1918 and has lived in the same house for 104 years. And woe to anyone who thinks of taking it out one day! She loves where she lives.
“I never wanted to live anywhere else. This is my home and it means everything to me (…) When Bill and I got married we decided that we would never leave here,” said the older woman.
This lovely lady living in Huthwaite, UK has seen a lot in her life! He witnessed two world wars, the passing of four kings and queens and 25 prime ministers in his country’s history.
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Children’s and youth home
In the big, cozy house, Elsie has sweet memories of her childhood and youth. In 1960, after the death of her father, the apartment was left to her and her late husband.
“My mother Eliza died when I was 14, so I stayed to take care of my father. My father died in 1949 and we finally bought the house in the 1960s after signing a deal with the owner,” he recalls.
Today, the home her father rented for $36 in 1902 is worth about $90,100. Elsie bought the house for 250 pounds which is R$ 1,603 reais!
Very few changes have been made to the property and the period bathrooms still function.
“I wouldn’t be happy anywhere else,” he said.
where did you raise the children
Elsie also said she has fond memories of her children and grandchildren who were born and raised on the property. As a widow, the lady has 2 children, 6 grandchildren and 29 greatgrandchildren.
And the children agree with her, and also keep a lot of common memories of everyone. Among them their son Ray, who was born in this house and moved in shortly before his father’s death.
“This residence is the focal point for the whole family. You will never leave here. She loves it and has said if she goes she hopes we can keep her.”
How nice! Check out beautiful photos from the life of this granny in the house:
The loving couple celebrated their Ruby Wedding Anniversary at the same house in 1981 Photo: Ben Lack
Elsie at the front door Photo: Ben Lack
Elsie and her husband Photo: Ben Lack
Elsie has sweet memories of childhood and adolescence Photo: Ben Lack
Home that rented for $36 in 1902 is now worth $90,100 Photo: Ben Lack
With information from The Sun