IELTS Speaking

24. Describe a home that you visited but do not want to live in.

You should say:

Where it is?

What it is like?

Why you visited it?

And explain why you would not like to live there?

Sample Answer

I would describe a home that I visited but would not like to live in. The house is located in a heavily industrialized area, next to a busy highway and surrounded by factories and warehouses. The house itself is old and run-down, with peeling paint, cracked windows, and a leaking roof. The yard is overgrown with weeds and littered with debris, making it feel uninviting and neglected.

Upon entering the home, the first thing I noticed was a musty smell and a feeling of dampness. The floors were uneven, the walls were stained, and there was evidence of water damage in several places. The furniture was old and outdated, with worn and torn upholstery, and the decor was drab and uninspired.

The kitchen was small and cramped, with outdated appliances and little counter space. The bathroom was similarly outdated, with a rusted bathtub and a stained sink. The bedrooms were small and dark, with little natural light and no views to speak of.

I visited this home for various reasons, once to inspect it for potential purchase or rental, and the other time to help someone who was living there. Regardless of the reason, I was likely struck by the overall feeling of neglect and despair that permeated the space.

I would not like to live in this home because it lacks the basic comforts and amenities that make a home livable. It is in a noisy and polluted location, and the condition of the house itself is poor. The layout is cramped and impractical, and the overall feeling is depressing and demotivating. While some people may be able to see potential in a fixer-upper like this, it would not be a desirable living situation for most.