There is this house, that I mentioned before (the one we peeked in the windows), that has been for sale for a long time. The price has come down, it's currently in short sale, and it may go into foreclosure. I drive past this house a lot, because it's on one of my favorite streets. There are other ways to get to the places I need to go, but I often go down the street where this house lives, just to enjoy the view. Are there streets like that where you live? Sigh.
A couple weeks ago, we asked our realtor to show us this house. Here are a few of the inside photos I took. This place is enormous.
Doesn't it scream Spunky Bed & Breakfast?
The first thing you see when you walk through the (beautiful) door is this. Hello. Need I say more? Well, okay... Also...
Looking back at the front door. Check out the leaded glass around the door (which opens to a charming big front porch, great front yard, corner lot...).
Left through the foyer is the living room. Although this house needs some serious money to fix it up, the floors are not one of the places it needs help. They are in perfect shape throughout. I could kiss them, they are so lovely.
This is the dining room, connected to the living room through these amazing leaded glass french doors. The view out the window on the right is a tree at least as old as this house. The tree trunk has to be over 5 feet wide. If it could, it would have stories to tell.
And now, back to the foyer. Like the floors, the carpet you see here, and in the upstairs hallway is also in immaculate condition, amazingly.
Half way up the stairs, looking back down.
From the top of the stairs, looking down. That's pressed tin on the lower half of the wall on the right. And it's not really visible here, but that's a huge window on the left, with another phenomenal view of trees and the cute house next door.
Many of the walls are curved, as you can see above. And there's lots of neat built-in cabinets and drawers. The upstairs hallway is also nice and wide. It feels like an awesome bed and breakfast.
One of the upstairs bathrooms.
Claw foot tub. Sigh. Gorgeous tile.
Wainscoting, super sweet sink.
So what's the problem? This place looks like IT. Well...
It's still really expensive. And like I said, this is only a small portion of the house. It's over 5,000 square feet. The kitchen needs to be gutted, and a whole new kitchen put in. It's that bad. Not to mention possible plumbing problems, and the lack of insulation in the whole house. The attic (cute thought it may be!) is completely finished too, so there's no insulation there either. Can you say, heating costs?!
But I can't stop thinking about it. What's going to happen with this place? Is there a way that some day it could be our bed & breakfast??? Hey, you never know. It could happen...
♥, Kelly
I wish you the best and would love to come stay at your bed and breakfast! Keep focusing on what you want...
ReplyDeleteWish you all the luck in the world in making your dream come true!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing! Love the built-ins! Does a lot of tourist traffic come through your town? I have always entertained the idea of a B&B in the back of my head- so anyone who may actually do it, I'm rooting on! and there is a growing market niche for GF- I am sure it would be a hige success for you! Best wishes!
ReplyDeletePerfect vision.....what is meant to be, will be!
ReplyDeleteI also, would come and stay! Keep believing! <3
This is your house!! I went through this six years ago, and turned it over to the Lord, with an explanation of my vision. The Realtor ate her profit, her partner put up the down payment, and the opposing listing realtor fought tooth and nail to kill the sale. My Realtors' partner bought my home as an investment to rent out, and still rents my old home. The B&B kitchen and plumbing can be trade outs for bartering to clients. They fix the plumbing, they get bi-yearly weekends, at no charge, for a period of time. When you are cooking for several people, what's a few extra mouths.
ReplyDeleteListen, you are young, you have the drive, you have the health, and YOU HAVE THE VISION to continue with the demands of this B&B. People will come from all around the world to stay at your B&B. This vision will be in the Lords' time, not yours. Go about buying the B&B. Barter, donate, inquire about the local attractions to add to the charm and appeal of 'YOUR' B&B. The hunger you feel when you go by, and now, that you have gone through the home, the excitment that you feel, along with acting out in your mind, the in's and out's of running this B&B, is just a new step toward fulfilling this dream. I know what I am talking about. "If it is to be, it is up to me. After I have done my best, the Lord will do the rest".
Look how far you have come. This journey started in your youth. It will continue until the Lord takes you home. I love the song, "The Climb". It talks about enjoying the journey, not reaching the other side. You go girl!!!!! You have the stuff and the husband to BACK YOU UP!!! Keep me posted. Rozanne