Here are just a few pictures from my visit to the new Mountain Farmlet.
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- Coming out of the trees you can see clear across the mountain ridges.
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- The road to home (maybe, but more on that tomorrow.)
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- Often around these parts, the only thing left of an old home is the fireplace. How amazing then, that this one is 174 -5 and still has its house!
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- The view from inside
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- Lilac bushes ~ two of them!
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- I have always wanted one of these fences around my house. This one needs a bit of refurbishing.
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- The item you are wondering about in this photo will be taken down and burnt… Then the two room cabin will be the quilting/guest house.
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- From the road looking into the woods.
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- This made me laugh right out loud the first time I saw it!
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- This needs removing, refurbishing, and placed into the master bath! Then I can patch the flooring underneath…
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- To quote the octenogerian: “This is not my duck, but he likes cat food and seems to want to stick around. He’s a friendly thing!”
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- Spring…
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- is here!
There will be an update on tomorrow on the status of the home inspection. Then we wait to see what the seller says about repairs or a lower selling price.
If they do not bend, then there will be no sale.
RELATED ARTICLES: I included several of these articles in today’s post because they are so very important. Once you have found the home of your dreams, then pay for the home to be inspected. You don’t want to get burned on hidden big-ticket repairs! Your inspection is cheap insurance against any costly defects in the new home. Making a clean bill of health for the sale of the house should be a contingency for the sale of the home. Once this is in the sales agreement, then the seller will have to fix or discount the price. If the seller refuses, then you are legally released from the contract. 😉
Remember, “Buyer Beware!”
- Home inspection critical before buying an inexpensive property (lexingtonlaw.com)
- Home Inspection (bandbblogger.wordpress.com)
- How to Approach Home Sellers About Repairs (allstate.com)
- Why a Pre-sale Home Inspection Can Be a Smart Move (twograhams.wordpress.com)
Life on the Farmlet 
gorgeous area and I love the fence and the house and the fact that you have spring!
Thank you, Diana! Where are you, that you don’t have spring yet?
Alberta, Canada – I can’t wait for spring!
I’m hearing that same complaint from all my friends in Canada, “Where is spring?”
Spring comes later here is all. I remember having 7 feet of snow in Montreal where I grew up and going on a car trip to NY State for Easter where it was 75-80 degrees! Seriously, I need to move! Do you think the states is ready for a psuedo liberal-socialist Canadian?
Meh… They’ve put up with me for 60 years, so I imagine you are in like flint! 😉
Good to know!
I loved it from the first photo!
Funny, that is exactly what happened to us! Thanks, Patti!
Love the house & area – looks like my dream house. Actually I like the ‘guest’ cottage even better. I always dreamed of living in the country in a cottage, painting/sketching and having a herb garden (studied herbal medicine in early 1990s). Never eventuated and now with chronic ill health and a heart condition, it never will.
The fence looks so interesting. Never seen a log fence in that pattern in Australia. It must be an American style of log fence.
In Australia you buy a property ‘as is’. You can have an architectural firm check out a prospective house for a few hundred dollars, but once you’ve bid & won the public auction (or private sale), you pay the deposit & usually have “x” amount of days to pay the balance. There is no discussion and the seller has no liability to fix or repair anything once you’ve bought the property.
The US seems to have a completely different way of buying & selling.
I’d love to see more photos of your prospective new home & property.
Well, Victoria, when you hear about what the inspector found (tomorrow’s post) you will understand why I’m grateful that we can implement a passing inspection clause if he (the son) won’t work with us. LOL! You will see more. I was just trying not to show too much of the owner’s belongings as she is still living there. 😉
Oh wow!! I love everything! I have to think the owner must be thrilled that you would love that duck being left behind! That is so perfect. And the confederate flag at least doesnt have a swastika in the center like they do here~ and they wonder why tourists dont stop while driving thru. Everything looks wonderful and I am SO SO happy for you and your flock! I loved seeing the photos~ thank you!
You’re welcome, Connie! I’m so glad you like it, and yes, I do hope that duck stays… If he does, then I will have to find him a girlfriend! 😉
So happy for y’all and hope it all works out.
Thanks, Tom, after the letdown of the first attempt, well, I am trying not to make too much of an emotional investment in this one. Which is not to say we don’t want it! 😉
Bated breath!
Oh dear, Julie, BREATHE! No go and read my letter to the seller…
I love the propane tank – that watermelon striping is just perfect!
Nancy
Me too, Nancy! Me too!
Oooh, I’m on pins and needles… the waiting on all of this is frustrating!!! It’s a beautiful spot. I’ll keep fingers and toes tied for extra good wishes!!
Lori, untie your fingers and toes, because I don’t want any accidents. Though I do appreciate your enthusiasm! 😉
This house purchasing seems to be a nerve wracking business. I’m glad that I don’t have to do it.
Yeah. It is wearing us thin, Tom.
Lilacs! I would give ANYTHING for lilacs, but alas. Texas isn’t going to allow lilacs. I assume that watermelon is a propane tank – that’s the funniest thing I’ve seen in a good long while.
When we sold Mom’s house, we also got a kind of seller’s insurance which protected us against anything found AFTER the closing. I don’t remember how much it was, but it was remarkably cheap for the peace of mind it offered. I can’t remember what the new owners found, but there was some little something that wasn’t what the inspection had showed. No problem – they got it fixed and the seller’s insurance paid for it.
Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Sorry you can’t grow Lilacs, Linda. So sad. Yes, the Watermelon is the propane tank. 😉 As for the homeowner’s insurance, well, I don’t think it covers what ails this old home. (read my newest post) 😦
Beautiful landscape and view. I agree though that when finding one’s dream home, repairs should be in high priority. One’s dream can easily turn into something else. I had a a bad experience in buying a house and paying for all the stuff I wasn’t full aware until several years later when it was to much to bear. We did have fun in it though and my son had great memories of it. I wish you all the best.
Mr. B, I am sad to hear of your bad experience with your other home. But isn’t it just like you to be able to appreciate, and value, the fun times you shared there with your family? Many do not have your ability to cherish the good memories over the bad experiences in life.
Thank you for your good wishes. You know they are appreciated. 🙂
Looks like a great place to live without urban issues! 🙂
Seriously!
It is so quiet up there all you can hear is the birds and the wind in the pines…