Rivka Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Our real estate agent just called and said that our offer has been accepted! :party: I'll come back in a few days to edit and take out the link to our new address, but I can't resist showing pictures: here is the house. It's gorgeous! A low-slung mid-century ranch with a huge screened porch, a walk-out family room on the lower level, and a beautiful eat-in kitchen with tons of cupboards and a butcher-block peninsula. The kids love the big wooded yard. And there are built-in bookcases in the living room! Our first house! We've been renting forever. We are so happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Congratulations!!! :party::party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Congratulations!! It's so pretty-- I especially love the screened in porch. I've always wanted one of those! Wishing you much happiness in your new home. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Yay!!!! Congratulations! I also love the porch. I'd love to curl up in a porch swing or comfy chair out there to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 :drool5: Rivka, Congratulations! I'm drooling over your built in book cases. Also, your patio and lot look very inviting. It has a relaxing, peaceful feel to it. How exciting!!!!! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Congratulations! You'll love it. Is this a new neighborhood for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Very cute and congratulations :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Congratulations!:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Yay! The yard is so green! Bookcases! Woodburning Stove! Porch! I don't suppose they're leaving the piano? :D (We inherited an upright piano when we bought our current house - the previous owners were keeping it for a lady who happens to work at dh's company. We told them we'd be happy to "store" it as long as they needed, which will hopefully be forever.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Wow! I love it! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmvaughan4 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Exciting!! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 so happy for you. Love the porch and built in bookcases and the yard is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Rivka that house is gorgeous! The built ins, the wood stove, the plantings, you'll have a patio! I'm sure you're going to make it even more beautiful. Congratulations. May it bring you much happiness and be filled with love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Nice house. Congratulations:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I love it! That basement is a LOT of added room! And your yard is going to be so peaceful and quiet. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enviromommy Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Hey, you forgot to mention the best part - that it's five minutes from our house! (Just kidding.) Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaMama Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I'm so happy for you! The storage in the living room is great, the kitchen has a cozy feel and the screened porch, oh my! (I might be feeling a little jealousy.:001_smile:) Here is to many years of happiness for your family in your new home! Isabelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Congrats! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 It's beautiful!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Good for you! ;) Honestly---my first thought before I read your post was "People are still buying houses?!" :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Thanks for sharing my excitement, everyone! I'm bouncing off the walls here. :lol: Congratulations! You'll love it. Is this a new neighborhood for you? Yes. We've been living right downtown in the city for the past eight years, in a rowhouse with a tiny yard, lots of street noise, no kids in the neighborhood, and a continuous struggle for street parking. We've loved our city lifestyle, being able to walk everywhere and being close to museums, the library, restaurants, etc., but it's time for a change. Yay! The yard is so green! Bookcases! Woodburning Stove! Porch! I don't suppose they're leaving the piano? :D We debated whether to ask if they wanted to leave it, but I was a little afraid of being saddled with the future responsibility of moving a grand piano. I love it! That basement is a LOT of added room! And your yard is going to be so peaceful and quiet. I thought it was going to be too small when I looked at the listing, until our agent explained that the finished basement doesn't count as part of the "taxable living area." There's the big finished family room with sliding glass doors onto the lower patio, a big semi-finished storage/workroom, and a big unfinished furnace room with the laundry equipment. The yard is going to be amazing. It's so shady and green, and very private. There are actually TWO patios, one outside the kitchen window (in the front, but with a privacy wall) and one in back, under the screened porch. Hey, you forgot to mention the best part - that it's five minutes from our house! (Just kidding.) Congratulations!! Hey, what do you mean, kidding - that is the best part! ;) (Okay, one of the best parts.) And some very close family friends live half a mile away in the other direction, as well. My 6yo is already negotiating for how old she has to be before we let her walk to their house on her own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Nice! I love the bookcases and backyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I love the shady yard and the bookcases! Hope you guys enjoy your first home! God Bless, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 wow! Congratulations! I'm SO happy for you! It's lovely! There's nothing like raising family in YOUR own home. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 That's great! It has some lovely features--nice bookcases, love that fireplace and a great screened porch! Congrats. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 :party::hurray::party::hurray::party: Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Ooo, I love the porch, the wall of shelves...Are you going to have a homeschool room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Beautiful! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Beautiful!!! I looked through the pics, gasping at the screen porch (huge!!), stunning view of the pretty yard, and the bookshelves!!! I love "older" ranches, that is totally my kind of house! :) Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappyhappymama Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Beautiful! I especially love the windowed porch and the wall of bookcases! And the lush green yard too! Congratulations. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Congratulations! And in one of my favorite places in the world. I grew up outside of Baltimore and my mom was a prof at a college in the city. Oh, I miss that place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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