I finally found a new house! Since my old home sold in a week, not even on the market, I have been looking for a place closer to my parents and sister. They live on the mountain but it is very tough to find an affordable house up there. Enter an as-is for sale by owner on Panorama:
The structure of the home is quite beautiful and it is nice and big for me and the three. It was built in the 60s and added on to at least twice I think. I actually know one of the previous owners and plan to quiz her about its history.
Once you go inside, there is lots of character and charm, but there is also much updating and fixing needed. There are areas that have some water damage and things that are dated or just not my style. I plan to show you all things over the coming days/weeks/months/years.
For now, a brief overview of the high points:
A knotty pine kitchen. It's so dated, but quaint. There is also a dutch door! I hope it doesn't let it too much cold air in the winter. I already have thoughts and plans on painting the cabinets to make them last until I really upgrade the kitchen.
The dining room is off the kitchen and what you don't know yet, is I have already torn out those two closets to open up the view of the living areas from the front door...
The living room, with new hardwood floors in the addition is actually perfect for the most part, but I am getting new windows to help with heating and air efficiency. You can see the one on the right is fogged up and condensating.
The lovely master bath. :-)
The lovely master bedroom... with a loft. I have also already made some big changes in here!
There are a few more rooms to see, but I will update this later with those. What is awesome and amazing and part of the reason this house is now mine is the great backyard for the kids. I love it and I am really hoping we can be moved in before the weather turns too cool.
