The property was a single storey old barn conversion set in shared grounds with the landlord, who was occupying a grand manor house. Despite his excessive displays of wealth, the landlord had made no attempts to update the very old building - there was single glazing throughout, a damp problem that resulted in having to throw away most of my clothes that had been stored in a built-in waredrobe and the ceiling leaked several times, having been insufficiently patched up with cellotape. The landlord seemed absolutely determined not to have to spend any money on the property, although he was very happy to take £800 a month from us for a 2 bedroom single storey, freezing cold, damp property.