Spacious family home for sale in English village at affordable price. But a surprise awaits in the park.
A spacious family home is for sale in Stanley, a village located approximately halfway between Derby and Ilkeston in Derbyshire, England. It costs 190,000 pounds (about 215,000 euros). It has three bedrooms and a large garden. Photos published by the agency show a spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a winter garden.
“We are delighted to bring this semi-detached home to a market looking for a new family to love,” said the real estate agent, according to the Mirror.
A house with 3 bedrooms and garden is offered for 215,000 euros: There is a large electricity pole in the garden
“To the rear there is a private enclosed garden and there is private parking in the front driveway,” the description continues. However, one detail goes unmentioned: just a few meters from the park bench, a large electricity pole rises in the garden, which is only partially shielded from view by a wooden fence.
According to the Mirror, electricity pylons are permitted on private property under UK building regulations. However, electric poles in the garden are dangerous because they pose a risk of electric shock, electricity flowing into the ground, or leakage of toxic substances. Electromagnetic fields (electrosmog) emitted by cables can also cause health problems and increase the risk of long-term diseases such as cancer.
Electric poles in parks – also permitted in Germany
In Germany too, electric poles in gardens are generally permitted, as property owners must tolerate the installation of cables and the erection of poles as long as there are no unreasonable loads.
However, the network operator must include this in the land register as an “encumbrance”. Electrical lines may not be installed directly over residential buildings unless permits are in place that meet all necessary safety standards
Precautions on electric poles in the garden:
- Maintain a distance: During a thunderstorm and near power lines, keep your distance from poles and wires. Observe minimum distances when working with agricultural machinery.
- Safe distance: Do not install livestock fences on utility poles. Make sure there is sufficient distance of at least 20 meters from the damaged cable or pole.
- Be careful with old poles: If you have old railway sleepers or electricity pylons in your garden, avoid contact with skin. Never use utility poles as structures or as part of a fence. Follow the network operator’s instructions and properly dispose of old poles through an appropriate waste disposal company.
