Tuesday, May 04, 2010









I didn't want to say anything until I was sure. We found the house! They said they have shown it numerous times and every one complained there were too many extra rooms they didn't need. It has lots of character and really spoke to us the minute we got out of the truck. Every room just made it better and better. Of course, we see it for what it will be because every thing needs some TLC.

The first thing is that it is on 3 acres on a very busy road, near all our favorite stores. The busy street would be a turn off except the property has a bamboo forest and woods that block all the noise and view of it. It has a small fenced in area off the living room and screened in porch area that Kiera will be able to come and go from without me worrying. That area has a massive picnic table, sandbox, fire pit, and big deck. The drive is long and right behind the house it gets really wide. They will be able to play basketball out there and ride their bikes up and down the gravel road that runs through the property. There are tons of tree house trees so it's a matter of picking the right one and building it.

The inside begins with a mud room. It is about 9x9. We need to tear up the indoor/outdoor carpet and put in tile. I have big dreams for that mud room, starting with hooks for each child and a warm color paint color.

That room leads into the dining room. It is about 10x15 and has an unbelievable built in buffet and tile floors. It is full of sunlight from the bay window area. A staircase is in one corner that leads upstairs to our master bedroom and playroom. The kitchen off to the left.

The kitchen is small. It is the only down side to the entire house. It was a cloudy day and was dark. It will be one of the first things fixed. It is bigger than our current one and has a really cool pass through to the dining room that is big enough to hold several dishes of food for holidays.

The living room has a huge picture window and a wood burning fireplace. There is a door that leads out to the screened in porch and the fenced in yard. It has hardwood floors and is a nice size. We will be able to have both sofa and our love seat in there without a problem.

Between the living and the kitchen are the front stairs. Just down the left side is the hall that leads to several closets and pantries, washer and dryer, huge bathroom, the little girls room (14x10), and Michael's room (12x12).

At the top of the stairs is the big girls room (12x14). It has another bath between their room and the new TV room. The TV room will house their video games and movies and have a built in desk with their computers. It has a set of french doors that lead out to a balcony.

The other side of the stairs is a massive room that will be their playroom. It has some cool nooks and crannies. It has 3 wonderful windows on the front and the back side of the house making it very bright. I love it. Our master bath is off of this room and our bedroom off of that. Both are big and recently remodeled.

It is filthy but completely empty. We were welcomed to begin cleaning and working on it any time we wish. The soon to be previous owner is so nice and offered to give us a key tomorrow.

16 comments:

Lisa said...

Congratulations! And a big "yippee!!!!"

Eva Carper said...

Yeah!!! Congrats!! :)

FosterAbba said...

Congratulations!

Kerry said...

I am so excited for you. How far from Kiki's are you?

Now I can finally come visit! ;)

Kelly said...

Oh how exciting!!!! Sounds like such a perfect house for you large family! Love that you have some land for the kids to roam. I so wish we had that. Our house is perfect for us and so close to everything, which I love!!! But we have a tiny yard. Nice neighborhood for them to roam in but would love to just have woods.

We started cleaning and striping wall paper before we closed on our house. It was soooooooo nasty. You could smell it before ever opening the door. YUCK. Hubby could not envision all the plans I had for the house and almost died when I got so excited and said I HAD to have it. It turned out really nice, as I am sure yours will too.

Rachel @ Finding Joy said...

Found you via the megafamily blogger roll. I'm glad that I did.

Congrats on finding the house. It looks lovely.

I'll be following and I look forward to more updates.

Blessings
Rachel

Crayon said...

I'm so excited for you guys! The house sounds perfect. I love homes with character. Mine is cookie cutter, I hate it. My sister lives up the street and with the exception of a few details, we have the same house! Anyway, it seems like the house was just waiting for you guys to come along to claim him. Congrats!

Mothering4Money said...

Awesome news! Congratulations on the new place. Bet you'll have fun making it HOME. Looking forward to pics after you paint and move in.

Unknown said...

It's like it was built FOR you and just waiting for your family to find it!

Integrity Singer said...

YAY!

When can we come visit?

and how is Ruthie?

Lisa said...

it sounds perfect for your family!! I am so happy for you!

MyLinda said...

Love it!! Sounds like it has everything you need and more, congrats!!

Angela :-) said...

It sounds perfect! I'm almost jealous. ;-) Thanks for sharing pictures. Now, aren't you glad the other one didn't work out?

Angela :-)

Tudu said...

Thanks y'all. I am so excited. Yes, I'm so happy the other one didn't work out because this one is perfect for us.

Kerry, there is always room for you. Come anytime and bring all the kids and hubby. We will be about 20 minutes from Kiki and her mini farm.

Kelly, you cracked me up. My hubby sees more than I do because he knows which walls can be moved and how to make more room. I envision all the cosmetic stuff I want him to do. LOL

Jennie, the invitation is open. Call me and tell me you are on your way any time.

marythemom said...

"When a door closes a window opens" seems really apt about now!!

Congratulations!

Mary in TX

Marthavmuffin said...

Love it! please post some indoor photos soon! Before and after would be neat.

It really has some great 'bones'