So we have found our future abode! We are beyond ecstatic! Pictures to follow as soon as we take possession on March 30th! I have to honestly say that we were very lucky given the market conditions in St. John's, Newfoundland right now. Given the offshore oil boom in recent years, real estate has skyrocketed. Although, a lot of peeps are opting to build new homes... not really our style so the older casas that need a little love were our domain. We scoured the market prior to Christmas but decided to take a break and save some money. I'm so glad we did because this cute 75 year old home is absolutely perfect for us. Or at least, it will be once I get my hands on it!
While I cannot contain my happiness, I will say that I'm so relieved this week is over. Stressful was an understatement given all the inspections we've now completed. Being older and our first home, we wanted to be thorough... Mike Holmes has instilled to fear of bad inspections within me! We had a home inspection, fireplace inspection, electrician and heat guy take a look. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Without a question. Particularly the fireplace inspection, which revealed none of the four flues in the home were lined, whereas the listing had stated they were indeed lined! The quote to do some repair work and install liners came in at a whopping $8,400!!! Yikes is right. We want back to bargaining table and came out with a very good deal to have the work done as soon as we take possession.
So onto the finer details of the home! It's a two story, 3 bedroom (one biggie master), 1 bath sitting at a comfy 2,064 square feet. Picture nine foot ceilings, three original fireplaces, original light fixtures, quaint pantry, and hardwood (mostly?) throughout. The only major issue with this place is the kitchen... cue blood curdling screams about here. At only 117 square feet, the layout is a very poor utilization of space. The cabinets are ummm... yucky, the counter has water damage and the laminate flooring is cut around the appliances. Yikes. But! It has major potential to be the cutest galley-style kitchen. We offered a price that reflected this sad kitchen and with some back and fourth, we settled on a price that will definitely lead to demolishing that kitchen asap.
Overall, the place is rock solid for a 75 year old house. No structural issues and thinking about slapping some beautiful colours and decor in there makes me drool!
Hello bloggy blog!
February 16, 2011
So, hey! After drooling over DIY and design inspiration blogs for way too long, I have decided the next best thing: to make one of my own. How groundbreaking, you may say. Well, for me it is. I tend to be a watcher and not so much a doer but this year is shaping up to be one of my most doing-365 days yet! I’m getting married in pure DIY style and buying a house that needs some major lovin'. My future husband and I are very excited, albeit slightly nervous, to be tackling so much in a short time. But we have enough creativity to last us to infinity and combined with our (…but mostly my) ingenuity, we’re going to tackle 2011 with brute force. Hooah!!!
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