Today was Ian's day off and we went driving in some of the neighborhoods we dream about living in. Our dream home includes:
Built in the 1950's-1970's
Big huge windows
Lots of bedrooms (or at least three)
Decent sized yard
Livable fixer-upper
Good location
And our pluses are:
Big deck
Basement
Four Bedrooms (because then we wouldn't ever outgrow it)
Car port
A view
Swimming Pool
Ian had seen this particular house on his way to a Super Bowl party on Sunday and he knew he had to take me back to see it. So we went there today and my senses were on overload. My bones were aching because I HAD TO HAVE THAT HOUSE. My palms were sweating. I wanted to cry. I could already see our family growing up in this home. This house had everything BUT the pool and I could live with that since the 1/2 acre lot could allow for a pool addition sometime in our future.
I mean, talk about eye candy...
(Not sure if it's creepy/legal that I'm posting these pictures of someone else's house, but the link to the listing is at the bottom of this post so hopefully that keeps me out of trouble.)
Ok, so this isn't the American Dream type house, but it's our dream.
It reminds me of the cover of one of our old fashioned Better Homes and Gardens magazines:
And my imagination was exploding with decorating ideas, particularly for the basement:
(I think these two images are from House Beautiful Magazine)
As we were dreaming driving away I typed the address into Google and up came the listing...
It's only TWICE OUR BUDGET.
Ugh.
Bones aching...
You might think I'm being dramatic, but buying a house is my ultimate dream in life right now. Since we are waiting for our apartment lease to run out and for Ian to have a longer employment history at his current job, we're left to dream.
I know God will bring us the most beautiful house in His perfect timing. And I'm not just saying that. He has totally proved us wrong before when we were pushing for something and He had something better planned all along. So I'm really trusting Him.
But still waiting : )
that house is fun :). i bet you'd like our house....it's a mid-century. i'm sure you could figure out more decor than i can since mid-century's never been my thing as you know. but i love this house for you. you would make it so cute!
ReplyDeletegod is going to bring you your perfect house. i know it!
I completely love old homes too. My dream house is a craftsman style bungalow with lots of windows, wood floors, and original built in bookcases!
ReplyDeleteHouse hunting is so fun! My grandparents had a carport and it was so strange to me :)
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous... But I bet you'll find something even more perfect for you two!
ReplyDeletexo Josie
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Oh Sarah I love it too! It's a beauty...let's go in on it together k? Is this on Bull Mtn? I've seen a lot of houses like this up there. I especially love the cute playhouse in th backyard!
ReplyDeleteThere are a ton of mid-century homes in the neighborhoods near mall 205. I think it's called Cherry Park? Anyway, prices were a little out of our range when we were looking, but they were pretty decent. We ended up buying a ranch style home a bit further out in east Portland. There is definitely a lot we can do to make it look better, but it doesn't have good bones like your dream house. With a little work, that house would be amazing!
ReplyDeleteUgh I can TOTALLY relate!! Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteOhhh how lovely!! Keep searching girl and you will find something just perfect :) Crazy how similar the two homes are, wow. XO
ReplyDeleteThat is a great house! Love the windows. I am addicted to looking for houses right now. e.v.e.r.y.d.a.y I look.
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