tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post1591126916874994909..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: The Seach for home: "The Farmhouse"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-81040813083466134572009-03-10T19:20:00.000-04:002009-03-10T19:20:00.000-04:00ohhh such potential!! charming and a pretty proper...ohhh such potential!! charming and a pretty property...keep us updated what you decide!No.35stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977109024343722256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-19552011103302423692009-03-08T16:45:00.000-04:002009-03-08T16:45:00.000-04:00oh wow !!!!!!!!! wow wow wow...heaven...what a won...oh wow !!!!!!!!! wow wow wow...heaven...what a wonderful project....dreamy !! love your inspiration shot tooo...this will be fun !!!!!!! (for me)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15140743626244014613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-80933529099897351062009-03-08T12:09:00.000-04:002009-03-08T12:09:00.000-04:00What a beautiful old farmhouse. I can see you liv...What a beautiful old farmhouse. I can see you living in it and fixing it up with your character and personality!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217566407504060905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-29669299136501407262009-03-08T10:42:00.000-04:002009-03-08T10:42:00.000-04:00love it too, but a word of caution. we have an ol...love it too, but a word of caution. we have an old farmhouse built in 1835 and it takes a lot of tlc. roof is leaking again and we just re-insulated the basement. The heating bills are astronomical. That said I do love it-- the old wood floors are like butter on my feet. We are getting ready to make repairs and I think the red roof is striking. Wonder if it would go with a slate roof, since part of our roof is slate?<BR/> Also, we took an old horse barn, 27x31 (also 1800's) and put screens on one and a half sides and turned it into a screened porch pavilion. The old beams inside are wonderful. Have to paint the flooring this spring, and haven't decided on a color yet. <BR/> good luck...i don't think you can go wrong, as long as you enjoy the work.dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608407344553759998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-88452480960207159982009-03-07T18:22:00.000-05:002009-03-07T18:22:00.000-05:00I can see why you fell in love with this house, La...I can see why you fell in love with this house, Lauren.<BR/>It would totally inspire me as well.<BR/>I would love an acre of land, flood plain and all!<BR/>I am impressed by your ability to keep a level head in such an emotional situation. I am so bad at that!<BR/>I'm an impulse house buyer. The last two have worked out pretty well, but our first condo was a big mistake!<BR/><BR/>xo<BR/>BrookeVelvet and Linenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254920453147895763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-32575015320952013572009-03-07T03:31:00.000-05:002009-03-07T03:31:00.000-05:00Actually I absolutely love it. the age is a major...Actually I absolutely love it. the age is a major plus. houses like this last for ever. the wood is probably almost fossilized by now. so much potential - you could probably raise the roofs to the rafters on the second floor, hummmmmmmm - I'm in love. the creek. etc. why do you consider what you have to do with drawbacks? septic, new electricity, etc. - those will be pluses!!! especiallyl with your budget. you don't have to live there forever. I LOVE IT AND i WANT TO SEE YOU REDO IT!!!!!cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-33909069043310143762009-03-06T16:28:00.000-05:002009-03-06T16:28:00.000-05:00wow - i think you're ideas are great and your abil...wow - i think you're ideas are great and your ability to see the potential is amazing. lots of people pass on great places because they can't see beyond ugly carept or something...so kudos to you. i'm very impressed with all of the research you've done on this property. i think it has great potential to be your dream home....<BR/><BR/>the fact that someone would want to tear it down though...a place with so much history...is just so sad.kay*https://www.blogger.com/profile/13264721218125237742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-81622231941935045932009-03-06T12:20:00.000-05:002009-03-06T12:20:00.000-05:00Is it weird that this gets me excited, like I am m...Is it weird that this gets me excited, like I am moving in? I can totally see all your changes, it will be amazing! I will keep my fingers crossed!Haven and Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747895184154272085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-4795748834175537292009-03-06T09:14:00.000-05:002009-03-06T09:14:00.000-05:00Thanks everyone so much for all the advice!!! (an...Thanks everyone so much for all the advice!!! (and keep it coming!!)<BR/><BR/>One thing I should add is that this house is WAY under our budget so all the repairs & things needed to get it up to code would till make it cheaper than our budget.<BR/>xoxo,<BR/>lauren<BR/><BR/>ps- I think I'll add this to the post just in case!!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471301027836728285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-86855292620087803922009-03-06T08:32:00.000-05:002009-03-06T08:32:00.000-05:00It is really lovely and with all your ideas it wou...It is really lovely and with all your ideas it would be a dream. So sad that there are so many negatives! I would have loved to see what you'd do with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-68173626241323242422009-03-05T21:02:00.000-05:002009-03-05T21:02:00.000-05:00go for it if you can get it for a great price! Ca...go for it if you can get it for a great price! Can you get a "pardon" from the building permit people to add on. sometimes they put a notice in the paper and if neighbors don't cause a stir within a certain time frame, they'll let you do an addition.Natalie Meesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01767628941671076485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-11423160266877340512009-03-05T20:42:00.000-05:002009-03-05T20:42:00.000-05:00Oh Lauren... I LOVE this house! I took one look at...Oh Lauren... I LOVE this house! I took one look at the exterior photo of the place and knew it had potential!! But you're right to hold back and be cautious, particularly since the owners are currenlty asking too much for the place. Personally... I'd have a hard time actually seeing the problems (my excitement would overrun my brain!)... but that's why my husband is the practical one! Ha!!<BR/>Victoria from EdinDesigns @ DesignTiesDesignTieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561438683476880640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-80916764962904227512009-03-05T15:18:00.000-05:002009-03-05T15:18:00.000-05:00Lauren,All my best wishes to your family in your s...Lauren,<BR/><BR/>All my best wishes to your family in your search for the perfect farmhouse. When we bought our land in western NC, some historic structures came with the property at no charge (a 1906 farmhouse, a tobacco barn and a corn crib). The previous owners did not attach a value to the structures even though the house and the land had been in their family for almost l00 years. We decided to save the old farmhouse and we're still working on it. We've yet to turn our attention to the barn and the corn crib. A much needed addition is now in the design phase for the house. Looks like we're here to stay!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09796380203232760576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-20962326718436711512009-03-05T13:34:00.000-05:002009-03-05T13:34:00.000-05:00Hi Lauren, I really enjoy reading your blog and ha...Hi Lauren, <BR/><BR/>I really enjoy reading your blog and had to comment on this post! I can see why you're excited about the house and I agree that you have terrific vision. <BR/><BR/>But, all of the problems you mentioned are major and scary - septic, electric, plumbing, the flood plain. Those issues will end up costing more than estimates (as most things do). I know it's frustrating when you have a budget and you really like a house but the worst thing is to buy a house and then have it be a serious money pit - they'll be no money leftover for decorating!!<BR/> <BR/>My husband and I found this one house we loved (an old farmhouse dating to 1800) but once we heard it had structural issues, it was over. We ended up finding another house that is perfect for us - so <BR/>as much as you love it, I'd keep looking. Things will work out!<BR/><BR/>Good luck!Louisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01736656193650089595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-17182715078027047112009-03-05T09:33:00.000-05:002009-03-05T09:33:00.000-05:00It definitly has potential! Love the fantastic gar...It definitly has potential! Love the fantastic garden! We waited three months before placing a bid on our house, and we got it over $100.000 under the asking price :)Fargerike Dagnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132781891510033761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-9946162278211174352009-03-05T09:17:00.000-05:002009-03-05T09:17:00.000-05:00You have great vision ! I can't wait to see what y...You have great vision ! I can't wait to see what you do end up with and how it will all come together! Don't you dare let me miss it!Room Service ~ Decorating 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/00391177317831699246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-37649240637555028162009-03-04T23:33:00.000-05:002009-03-04T23:33:00.000-05:00Well, my practical side says step away from it, bu...Well, my practical side says step away from it, but my dreamy side says buy it today!! Your ideas for the home are spectacular!!!!! Time will tell. I'm sure you'll weigh the pros and cons, but good luck on your decision!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104902370063783977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-63879876697684575402009-03-04T22:59:00.000-05:002009-03-04T22:59:00.000-05:00I am totally the type to get head over heals in lo...I am totally the type to get head over heals in love with something and throw caution to the wind and ignore all the "cons" of a potential project. I admire the fact that you're taking a step back and letting time and the market influence your decision... if it works out, it really will be meant to be. And if thats the case, it sure will be beautiful once you get your designer hands on it!alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555899350274664332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-86669859937235399322009-03-04T22:43:00.000-05:002009-03-04T22:43:00.000-05:00I think that house has SO much potential! There a...I think that house has SO much potential! There are so many things that can be done with the house to make it look amazing. I mean the down sides of the house are kinda big, but I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that it stays on the market long enough that they will practically give it away to you. <BR/><BR/>The pictures you put up along with the rooms that are there already are beautiful! I could totally see every room in that house with your touch, then again you could make any house you live in beautiful!LindsBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548424318705008557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-19396838166370577812009-03-04T22:29:00.000-05:002009-03-04T22:29:00.000-05:00I am so impressed with your vision! I have a hard...I am so impressed with your vision! I have a hard time seeing beyond what is in a home, so if the decor of a home is wrong it has a huge impact on me. Of course, this is mainly through pictures on the internet, I have an easier time when I actually see something in person.<BR/><BR/>It's fun to go through the 'house hunting' through your eyes. Keep us posted!Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-24397887142341059902009-03-04T20:39:00.000-05:002009-03-04T20:39:00.000-05:00Oh, I hope you get it! I think in this market, yo...Oh, I hope you get it! I think in this market, you're smart to wait and see if you can get them to come down on the price. It's totally charming and has tons of potential. And with your touch, it's going to be the best "before and after" EVER. Fingers crossed! P.S. Go Redskins! (Those blankets cracked me up.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-91489497001454653872009-03-04T20:13:00.000-05:002009-03-04T20:13:00.000-05:00It has great potential! But not matter what y'all ...It has great potential! But not matter what y'all find- I know you will transform it into something beautiful!Brooke @ Blueprint Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170896969398305310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-77524638280219583352009-03-04T19:25:00.000-05:002009-03-04T19:25:00.000-05:00I think your vision for the house is awesome -- I'...I think your vision for the house is awesome -- I'm so impressed how you can see the potential of all the rooms :-)<BR/><BR/>Lots to think about with this house.... it would look fabulous after all the changes you have planned for it, but will you be OK with the highway and the building restrictions and all the other potential issues that come along with the house??<BR/><BR/>If you keep looking, maybe you WILL find the perfect old barn that's just waiting for your decorating magic!! :-)<BR/><BR/>KellyDesignTieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561438683476880640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-47917997606596702872009-03-04T18:42:00.000-05:002009-03-04T18:42:00.000-05:00love the little winding creek in the back yard. Th...love the little winding creek in the back yard. The house is soo beautiful. You have such an eye for seeing the potential beauty in things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-44581978334952594842009-03-04T18:02:00.000-05:002009-03-04T18:02:00.000-05:00Very bad sign: rip rap on the creek banks. Flood p...Very bad sign: rip rap on the creek banks. Flood plain requirements (that cost you extra time, permits and money) will only become more strict. I do love the house.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154846109609330503noreply@blogger.com