Heidi Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 23 acres, 1/3 wooded, well, spring running through property, fruit trees, blackberry bushes galore, grapes, chicken coop with chickens, two other buildings for tools/large equipment, completely fenced and ready for livestock, landscaped with huge azaleas and dogwoods. House is 2300 sq. feet, 3 bed/ 2 1/2 bath, fireplace, garage, sunroom, everything is new or in great condition. On a quiet road, surrounded by woods and pasture. It's beautiful. I can't think of a more perfect place. We're making an offer first thing in the morning! :D We currently live in military housing :glare:. They have really strict rules (which are good, I suppose) that require that I be with my young children while they are outside (which is near impossible sometimes). My psycho boy, who is two, ran outside while I was pre-occupied talking to my neighbor in the house. As my neighbor was leaving she said, "oh, a police man has your son!" I go outside and find my boy riding his tricycle in the road, going in circles around the cop car :tongue_smilie: We have some friends whose 2 year old kept escaping and running to the end of their street on post, and their kids were eventually taken from them for two weeks as a result. Anyway, that really shook us up. We are going to be here for a while and that incident is sure to happen again. That was the last straw for us. We can't stand living on post anyway. My kids need land to explore that doesn't require my constant supervision. We need room to breathe and run and live. I immediately jumped on the computer ready to find ANYTHING to get us out of this place. We've looked before and have never found anything remotely close to what we would like. And then we found this property. We wrote down the address, packed the kids in the car, and drove by the house to look at it. We couldn't see much from the road, so we decided to go visit some friends that lived nearby. Turns out the friends know the sellers, called them up to see if we could come by immediately, they said yes. Looked at it, loved it, and we're buying it. It's only been on the market for a few weeks. It's crazy how fast things change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Wow, that sounds like a wonderful piece of property!! I hope they accept your offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WistfulRidge Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 So. Jealous. I hope you get it! It sounds like a wonderful slice of heaven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I think I'm turning green with envy. ;) I hope everything goes smoothly for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 That sounds amazing!! Congratulations! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmama Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Sounds wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 :party: It's so hard to find the perfect place! I hope you get it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 And they all lived happily ever after... :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAM Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 That sounds just awesome. We have six acres, and I often wish for more. Good luck with the offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrappyhappymama Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 That sound amazing! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Somebody else is putting an offer in today as well:willy_nilly::svengo: We have to get it. We have to. :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Somebody else is putting an offer in today as well:willy_nilly::svengo: We have to get it. We have to. :svengo: If it is meant to be it will work out. That said living in a military community I hope you aren't getting in over your head. What happens when DH transfers and the house doesn't sell? Unfortunately I see the end results too often around here. It does sound quite lovely though and I pray it works out if it is best for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I hope the other offer is very, very low and that the people have terrible credit and that they demand a contingency that says they get to sell their own house before they buy this one. I really hope your offer is accepted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Fingers and toes crossed you get it! It sounds awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 23 acres, 1/3 wooded, well, spring running through property, fruit trees, blackberry bushes galore, grapes, chicken coop with chickens, two other buildings for tools/large equipment, completely fenced and ready for livestock, landscaped with huge azaleas and dogwoods.House is 2300 sq. feet, 3 bed/ 2 1/2 bath, fireplace, garage, sunroom, everything is new or in great condition. On a quiet road, surrounded by woods and pasture. It's beautiful. I can't think of a more perfect place. We're making an offer first thing in the morning! :D We currently live in military housing :glare:. They have really strict rules (which are good, I suppose) that require that I be with my young children while they are outside (which is near impossible sometimes). My psycho boy, who is two, ran outside while I was pre-occupied talking to my neighbor in the house. As my neighbor was leaving she said, "oh, a police man has your son!" I go outside and find my boy riding his tricycle in the road, going in circles around the cop car :tongue_smilie: We have some friends whose 2 year old kept escaping and running to the end of their street on post, and their kids were eventually taken from them for two weeks as a result. Anyway, that really shook us up. We are going to be here for a while and that incident is sure to happen again. That was the last straw for us. We can't stand living on post anyway. My kids need land to explore that doesn't require my constant supervision. We need room to breathe and run and live. I immediately jumped on the computer ready to find ANYTHING to get us out of this place. We've looked before and have never found anything remotely close to what we would like. And then we found this property. We wrote down the address, packed the kids in the car, and drove by the house to look at it. We couldn't see much from the road, so we decided to go visit some friends that lived nearby. Turns out the friends know the sellers, called them up to see if we could come by immediately, they said yes. Looked at it, loved it, and we're buying it. It's only been on the market for a few weeks. It's crazy how fast things change. That sounds heavenly! We would so love to have that kind of land for our boys to run on..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 I hope the other offer is very, very low and that the people have terrible credit and that they demand a contingency that says they get to sell their own house before they buy this one. I really hope your offer is accepted! Me Too!!!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 If it is meant to be it will work out. That said living in a military community I hope you aren't getting in over your head. What happens when DH transfers and the house doesn't sell? Unfortunately I see the end results too often around here. It does sound quite lovely though and I pray it works out if it is best for your family. This place not sell? Not a chance. Dh transfers? There's always Skype. :lol: I know what you mean though. We see it all the time too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 We got the house! Wooo Hoooooooo! :party::party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 We got the house! Wooo Hoooooooo!:party::party::party: :party: May everything go smoothly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 We got the house! Wooo Hoooooooo!:party::party::party: Wow! Some good news for a change! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgialee Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Awesome!!! You will love the freedom of having a country property that allows you to loosen your reign on your kids (and they'll love it too, lol!). Sounds like a dream property. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Nice! Now that it's yours, you must post pictures. Where are you? I am going to live a bit vicariously through you at the moment, because we are military, two years away from 20, and I absolutely cannot wait to get to our permanent destination and buy our dream home. We've owned houses, rented houses, once lived on base -- I'm ready to be done with it all. I want something permanent. Your new home sounds like a little slice of heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :party: :party: :party: I'm so happy for you!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in MI Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :party: Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runmiarun Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :party::party::party: COngrats!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 AWESOME! :party: :party: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Congrats! I'm totally jealous :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5forMe Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 23 acres, 1/3 wooded, well, spring running through property, fruit trees, blackberry bushes galore, grapes, chicken coop with chickens, two other buildings for tools/large equipment, completely fenced and ready for livestock, landscaped with huge azaleas and dogwoods.House is 2300 sq. feet, 3 bed/ 2 1/2 bath, fireplace, garage, sunroom, everything is new or in great condition. On a quiet road, surrounded by woods and pasture. It's beautiful. I can't think of a more perfect place. We're making an offer first thing in the morning! :D We currently live in military housing :glare:. They have really strict rules (which are good, I suppose) that require that I be with my young children while they are outside (which is near impossible sometimes). My psycho boy, who is two, ran outside while I was pre-occupied talking to my neighbor in the house. As my neighbor was leaving she said, "oh, a police man has your son!" I go outside and find my boy riding his tricycle in the road, going in circles around the cop car :tongue_smilie: We have some friends whose 2 year old kept escaping and running to the end of their street on post, and their kids were eventually taken from them for two weeks as a result. Anyway, that really shook us up. We are going to be here for a while and that incident is sure to happen again. That was the last straw for us. We can't stand living on post anyway. My kids need land to explore that doesn't require my constant supervision. We need room to breathe and run and live. I immediately jumped on the computer ready to find ANYTHING to get us out of this place. We've looked before and have never found anything remotely close to what we would like. And then we found this property. We wrote down the address, packed the kids in the car, and drove by the house to look at it. We couldn't see much from the road, so we decided to go visit some friends that lived nearby. Turns out the friends know the sellers, called them up to see if we could come by immediately, they said yes. Looked at it, loved it, and we're buying it. It's only been on the market for a few weeks. It's crazy how fast things change. That property sounds dreamy. Congratulations! I admit to being perplexed at the notion of a two year old "escaping" the house. I have five children with the youngest just turning two and we have had our doors leading to the outside child proofed for years. No toddler or preschooler goes out without help or at least me or someone knowing about it. It is incredibly dangerous and I am sad that the military has to have a policy in place for escaped children. It seems common sense to me that a two year old needs to be attended by an adult while playing outside. Your new property has a "spring" running through it. That sounds lovely, but is also a drowning danger for an escaped child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 :party: Congratulations! I can't imagine having that much land! We are currently sitting on right at 3 acres - and dh is always talking about how he would love to have more. It sounds like a perfect place for children to explore, with the woods and the stream! I know my kiddos would LOVE it! So excited for your good news - please make sure to share some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 That property sounds dreamy. Congratulations! I admit to being perplexed at the notion of a two year old "escaping" the house. I have five children with the youngest just turning two and we have had our doors leading to the outside child proofed for years. No toddler or preschooler goes out without help or at least me or someone knowing about it. It is incredibly dangerous and I am sad that the military has to have a policy in place for escaped children. It seems common sense to me that a two year old needs to be attended by an adult while playing outside. Your new property has a "spring" running through it. That sounds lovely, but is also a drowning danger for an escaped child. I don't put covers on my outlets either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 The front The back The pasture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Beautiful property! Enjoy your time there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thanks! We're so excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Congratulations! It looks lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Gorgeous! It looks like a slice of paradise! Hope the closing goes smoothly and no unexpected problems arise! I love hearing good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Beautiful!! As a side note, a lock at the top of your door should solve the problem. I used one at the top of both of my doors for a while, when my son was your age. Could be worse than a cop to run into... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) He ran out of the door while my neighbor was coming in. I saw him go, but it didn't register because my neighbor was talking to me, asking to use my wheat grinder. Then I forgot and went into the house where my dh was unpacking from a scout campout and needing my assistance. Just a lot going on and I'm easily distracted. There's really no cure for that. Additionally, I'm not used to having a post-stamp yard where the road is right there. We've always had big yards, so if the kids run outside, they don't go straight for the road. There are other things to do in a big yard. Here, not so much. I don't let my ds2 outside without me on purpose here, is what I'm trying to say. I don't like how dangerous it is here. It is not a good fit for our family. Edited January 31, 2012 by hmsmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 The house and property look gorgeous! Congratulations!!! Personally, I would fence a play area in the backyard so the kids could come and go freely out the back door without the danger of the little ones wandering too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 The house and property look gorgeous! Congratulations!!! Personally' date=' I would fence a play area in the backyard so the kids could come and go freely out the back door without the danger of the little ones wandering too far.[/quote'] :iagree: We have a fenced area for when the kids are little. It gives them a safe place to ride their car, blow bubbles, sidewalk chalk and I can see it all at a glance. I can even enjoy my porch swing while they play. When they are big enough I can trust them to explore or I have a big kid watching they get more roaming rights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks for posting the photos --- I love the house, and the property is gorgeous. I'm so happy you got it, and even more so now that I know you're anxious to get out of military housing. You must be counting the days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I am really excited for you guys! I know what it is like to try and keep escape artists under lockdown. You either do not succeed and beat yourself up, or you do succeed and live with a level of stress and anxiety that is very draining. There are some priceless things I would not change about living out in the country. Watching my dd play her clarinet on top of the round bale while her horses eat...priceless. Sending my boys to pick sour dock and juniper berries on their dirt bikes...priceless. Being able to breathe, and not worry about what my neighbor is going to come over and tell me my kids cannot do in our own backyard. Aaaaahhhh!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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