How much does the average country house cost?
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Your support makes all the difference.How much does the average country house cost?
The annual cost of a country house is about £115,000, excluding major project repairs such as reroofing.
That includes:
Community charge:
£4,000
Buildings and contents
insurance: £15,000
Heating and lighting:
£8,000
Professional fees for
accountants: £3,000
Wages for two full-time
and three part-time
staff: £20,000
Building maintenance:
£20,000
Security and picture
restoration: £10,000
Gardeners' wages:
£25,000
Garden equipment:
£10,000
Profits from opening to the public: £15,000
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