My House (extremely picture heavy)

I met my realtor at the house again today to sign more paperwork (it's endless!). Then I got some measurements done so I know what size of refrigerator, stove, etc. I also measured the living room and dining room area so I know how much paint to buy. I took a LOT more photos this time, if that's possible.
kitchen cabinets

It has a garbage disposal!

dining room window, I love the wavy glass

the pull shades are least from the 60's but I love them too

my youngest being silly on the window bench

the closet that connects rooms 1 and 2 (Jewell and my rooms)

the sunroom by the kitchen

master bedroom windows

I love the old tile, it's more a greenish color

there are no hallways, just a square area in between two rooms, bathroom, kitchen & dining room

pantry in hall area

another shot of the pantry / hall closet

bathroom shower

shelf that goes around most of dining room

front stairs are in need of repair

bricks on front porch

uh oh, porch beam needs re centered

sign by front door

dining room windows from porch area

wrap around porch

Princess Jewell giving her approval

this cement slab thingy is in the front of house, all the way across

side view

looooong yard!

another side view



love the large tree!

another view of the yard

carriage house

back yard

other side of yard by carriage house

new fence, that doesn't meet up correctly (weird)

side porch steps (didn't notice these before today!)

porch damage

love the bird on the water faucet

Comments

  1. Karen AnneJuly 27, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    What a great house! You will have such fun living in that house - the living room columns! a pantry! that great tree (major tree envy here)! the porch! a window bench!

    And, just to keep you on your homeowner toes, a porch column out of whack :-)

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  2. NVJuly 27, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    Wow -- after all the bricks I played with last year, the one thing I'm NOT envying you is keeping all of those bricks in tact! the house is gorgeous though. It looks like someone tried to take care of it inside so I'm hoping you're just looking at updating, not major reno inside.

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  3. DebbieJuly 27, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Karen Anne,
    Help! I have over 100 sites in my google reader, which one is yours? lol

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  4. JenniferJuly 27, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    Looks great! I love your house.

    YOu are right about some brickwork needing redone... you also have some portland cement mortar that should be chipped out and replaced at the same time, to prevent brick spalling from the harder mortar against the softer, older bricks.

    Take your time to find a good mason who is also a restorationist OR do it yourself. We didn't, and will regret it forever, as now we have to chip out the bad mortar and put back in the good... and this is AFTER we told him what we wanted. At least I can be a voice of warning...

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  5. Karen AnneJuly 27, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Debbie,

    I don't have a blog. I wouldn't update it often enough. So I just periodically inflict photos via email on my hapless family members and friends :-)

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  6. DebbieJuly 27, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Karen Anne,
    Ok, that would explain why I couldn't find you in my blogroll! ha

    Thanks for all the wonderful comments. :)

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  7. DebbieJuly 27, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    NV,
    Nope, no major renovations planned. It looks like they have already done most of it. It actually has smoke alarms, an a/c, new kitchen tile, etc. I will most likely replace the kitchen cabinets soon, ick. And definately pull up all old carpet, refinish the hardwood floors and paint every room.

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  8. DebbieJuly 27, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Jennifer,
    I do believe I read about all the brick work on your blog... I'll have to go back and check now. I am definitely going to try and find a pro to do it.

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  9. Nikki via The Scarlett Rose GardenJuly 29, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Oh.
    My.
    God.
    What a FABULOUS brick home! I LOVE it. Awesome details everywhere you look! The windows, the arches, the collumns. Wow, am I jealous.
    Those old shades are the bomb.

    Thanks so much for visiting and following, I sure plan to do the same! : )

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  10. Kasey at Thrifty Little BlogJuly 31, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Wow, your house has so much character! I think you definitely got a great deal on it. I'm still being a little superstitious about posting my house tour... I'm waiting until I have an official closing date (right now the estimate is 8/20).

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