Pics, pics and more pics

The building inspection is today. Steve was agreeable to letting us wander thru the house, taking pics and asking a few questions. Downstairs has gas; upstairs is electric.

 We entered thru the garage ... obviously the owner is still moving. They did the same as us; bought, moved and then sold.

 Garage: 
           
There are about 8 townhouses in this mixed neighborhood


Hope they leave the shelving
Well, it has to go somewhere


Previous owner had a workshop and insulated
the garage door

Glad of the 2 windows; think Philiip can build us a work bench.






Utility Room: finally, I have room to put in a folding table...but I'm going to miss my sink.


Kitchen: Ok, this is interesting. I found pics from 2015, before kitchen was remodeled. It was an eat-in kitchen. After the remodel, no longer. An entire bank of Kraftmaid cabinets and desk were added, with a quartz countertop. The other side of the kitchen has custom Barber cabinets (not my favorite) and a granite countertop. Somehow, it all works.
Barber cabinets and granite countertop




backsplash

Remodel, needs molding or something. Kraftmaid cabinets


Floor

 Living Room, dining room: It's a large space and will seem empty as right now i only plan to put the sofa and dining table in there. The 2 big wicker chairs will go upstairs to the loft/library/TV.
Hello gas fireplace! This is the view I saw
when I 1st walked into the house. I saw the door
to the patio and headed for it … thinking "we
can live here. This will be home."



Opposite fireplace, looking in to kitchen




still thinking; maybe new lamp shades?

More storage, 2016 there was a wet bar here
doorway leads to master suite




lovely piece of reclaimed wood
Master Suite: the bath is gorgeous
Carpet is sort of grey/olive green. Didn't
think I'd like it but I do.

Heavenly, i want to hear a fountain
bubbling









Foyer:
Floor needs to be refinished, satin not shiny

half-bath

leads to crawl space













Upstairs:
Loft/library/TV





Room 1:






Room 2: This room needs paint



The room I most dislike and will fix:

Outside:
Front







Back: I'm so lucky; a gardener has lived here.  
 





need to replace a tree






 





Front:


 Inspection completed … only 2 items need fixing; neither are a deal breaker. Now we just wait for the paperwork to finish and start planning to move.



Comments

  1. LaurrieSeptember 13, 2019 at 7:42 PM

    Love it! Thanks for the tour, I can picture you there very soon.

    ReplyDelete
  2. LizSeptember 15, 2019 at 8:42 AM

    Exciting, looks like a good fit.

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