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Well big developments are brewing here at chateau Coccagna....We put an offer in on a house! I was kind of surprised that we got approved for a mortage as I've only been working two months, but suddenly we did and Rob's wonderful parents said they'd like to help us with the downpayment..and suddenly we were sitting in an office today signing a LOT of paperwork! Despite doing tons of research, and feeling that we're doing the right thing wow does it feel like a big kid thing!
The longer version:
There was this cute house on the same road as my work, and as I pass it anytime we go out for lunch I've driven by it a few times and always thought, "that's such a cute house, I'll move there." I have in fact been calling it "my house" for basically the two months I've worked there. And then this "open house" sign appeared and being the nosey ninny I am I informed Rob we were going as I wanted to see the inside....that's normal right?...well it turns out we loved it. It's an estate and clearly the older man who lived there was meticulous, not overly updated in his style and the house just felt like a home.
The house was built in 1916 and at some point a little side room was added. You walk in the side door and you're looking straight at the old exterior brick wall (now painted). To is the oddly isolated side wall, to the right is the powder room and straight ahead is a window into the kitchen. This isolated feeling room is perfect for an office for Rob, right size, right shape, lots of light and when client's come over it doesn't feel like they're entering our house.
The house has carpeting now over the hardwood floors, a fireplace, a gorgeous sun room off the west side, huge backyard and the quirky details you only get with an old house. All the windows were replaced within the last 5 years and all the trim is stained hardwood which would drastically decrease the risks from lead dust.
And what sealed the deal for me? While poking around the basement I found a PINK vintage machine in the table...yup part of our written offer is a note from me asking if they would consider leaving it as I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have it stay with the house.
So an offer was made. Now we wait...waiting is not my strong suit. All prayers, thoughts, and good juju appreciated!
The longer version:
There was this cute house on the same road as my work, and as I pass it anytime we go out for lunch I've driven by it a few times and always thought, "that's such a cute house, I'll move there." I have in fact been calling it "my house" for basically the two months I've worked there. And then this "open house" sign appeared and being the nosey ninny I am I informed Rob we were going as I wanted to see the inside....that's normal right?...well it turns out we loved it. It's an estate and clearly the older man who lived there was meticulous, not overly updated in his style and the house just felt like a home.
The house was built in 1916 and at some point a little side room was added. You walk in the side door and you're looking straight at the old exterior brick wall (now painted). To is the oddly isolated side wall, to the right is the powder room and straight ahead is a window into the kitchen. This isolated feeling room is perfect for an office for Rob, right size, right shape, lots of light and when client's come over it doesn't feel like they're entering our house.
The house has carpeting now over the hardwood floors, a fireplace, a gorgeous sun room off the west side, huge backyard and the quirky details you only get with an old house. All the windows were replaced within the last 5 years and all the trim is stained hardwood which would drastically decrease the risks from lead dust.
And what sealed the deal for me? While poking around the basement I found a PINK vintage machine in the table...yup part of our written offer is a note from me asking if they would consider leaving it as I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have it stay with the house.
So an offer was made. Now we wait...waiting is not my strong suit. All prayers, thoughts, and good juju appreciated!
