Things are looking up on the hunt for the next Borrowed Abode. I responded to a Craigslist Ad with my letter to a prospective landlord, and received an awesome pet-friendly response. This house (a 1950’s post-war ranch, I’m guessing) has just been completely renovated – and gorgeously. Forget Tuesday’s house. I think this baby could be the one.
I’ve gotten the landlord’s permission to share a peek with you.
I am loving the large windows that shed lots of natural light into the living room. I was hoping for hardwood floors, but the new carpet should help keep the heating costs down in the winter. And the recessed lighting is a huge plus.
This kitchen had me at hello. I’ve dreamed of cooking in a kitchen like this. Granite counters, gorgeous (maple?) cabinets, natural light, flat-top stove, stainless appliances. Love.
This is the dining area. Not ideal, because it’s also the walkway between the living room and kitchen. However, I could totally make it work – and the recessed lighting is, again, a nice touch.
The master bath is so gorgeous that I’d almost be scared to use it.
Woohoo! No need for a shower curtain!
He did a gorgeous job on this basement, turning it into an uber-functional rec room, with attached guest room, full bath, and laundry room.
There’s also a back yard, of course, and a patio. This is what I’m talking about. This is the kind of home I’d like to call my own, even as a borrower. A home that doesn’t feel like we’re just a bunch of college kids renting a place for a year.
We’re going to see the home tonight after work. My only concern is that it’s been remodeled so beautifully, will I be bored for lack of projects?
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Jane, that house sounds awesome. And no, you won’t be bored. It’s a completely fresh palate that you can accentuate the positives & downplay the negatives.
Here’s the awesome thing about move in ready: you’ll be able to do projects that will move with you in the future! (furniture, etc.) Which is really quite a lot of fun.
Look at the size of those windows! You’d have so much fun with that place. It’s a totally blank slate and it needs some color and life. Just think of the fun you’ll have with fabric in that place!
So, did you get it? 🙂
You’ll have to wait and see! 🙂
So I’m looking at the pictures of your potentially new home, and the post about you giving away the kittehs, and in the interests of full disclosure, I think you should change the name of your blog to:
“The Borrowed Abode”
Mid-Sized. Still Temporary. Less Pet-Friendly. Fabulous (tbd).
I’m bummed you would be leaving all your clever house fixes behind! But the lure of a blank canvas is enticing. But in an economy like this, why rent? Is it time for you to buy?