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The property was built in 1900-1910. They don't seem to use the right of way very much. Currently their garage is the width of their garden, so the right of way allows them to access the front of the garage. They use the area at the front of the garage as a general dumping ground for rubbish, including a car which doesn't move! The neighbours don't seem very amicable. I haven't spoken to them yet (I've only just bought the house), but I did try knocking on the door to have a chat with them and they were never in (or didn't answer!). I left them a note detailing what I'd like to do, but they haven't replied. Their house appears to be in a state of disrepair, so I can only guess what they are like.