I did clearly fall for the oldest trick in an estate agent's book though
Yeah. Really, needing to actually go to multiple viewings isn't that necessary thanks to RightMove and sites like that. You get to see the general look of a house, inside and out, and viewings are just to confirm if that is truly the case or not.
If it doesn't fit, then chances are the house isn't for you @Mr-Paul. You'll find one you love