Still Waiting.

More pictures, though!

This picture was taken inside one of the front gates. On the left is one of the big windows from the livingroom, with the chimney beside it. Straight ahead is a portion of fence (not an open gate). On the other side of that fence is what we think was meant to be the main gate - since it opens closest to the front door - but it needs some repair before it will open. Confused yet? Yeah, this house is a little mysterious.

Turning 180 degrees, we see what might be the approximate property line. Nobody seems to really know for sure, though. Thankfully, our neighbors on that side (the only direct neighbors) are very friendly. Beyond the trees is a nice walkway with steps leading down to their front porch and to the outside entrance of our basement apartment.

(Pay no attention to the people you think you see!) We've turned the corner here and are on the southwest side of the livingroom. The lockbox for the property is on the door that goes into bedroom #1.

I can't remember if I showed a picture of the girls' bathroom. Don't be fooled, though! It may be pink now, but it won't stay that way for long!

Don't ya just love the way someone knocked a hole in the wall? That's one way to get in to fix the pipes! This bathroom measures approximately 6' x 8'.

These pictures were taken in the bathroom behind kitchen #1. Think of it this way. Come in the front door. Pass through the kitchen and into the hallway beyond, then take a right turn and walk about 8 feet, crossing into the bathroom. The shower is straight ahead, with the toilet to the right. Turning right, you'd see the sink Left picture), with closets on either side. The bathroom itself measures approximately 5'9" x 8'4". The closet on the right is 26" deep and 71" wide (right picture). The left side closet is 26" x 49". Our plan is move things around in here to create a half bath for guests and our laundry room (since the current laundry room will more than likely be torn down). Oh, and place a door out into the courtyard area.

Going back for a minute to the cubby to the right of the front door. Remember I said the doors will go away and the window be uncovered to show off the beautiful Japanese Maple that's right outside. We have an old church pew that will fit here, with enough room on the side for an umbrella stand. Hooks will be placed on the wall to either side of the bench for coats, and shoes will fit under the pew. Can't wait!

 

I realized I never showed you a picture of dining room #1. This room is right off of kitchen #1 and from here you see the steps down into livingroom #1. This area measures just over 9' square. The left picture shows the doorway into the girls' hallway. The right shot shows the doorway into the kitchen and beyond that is the hallway down which the guest bath is located. Sorry about the blurry picture!

Going back into the master bedroom, we've stepped into the walk-in closet and although we don't seem to have any pictures of straight ahead, these are the shelves on either side of the door. Random, I know.

 Stepping out onto the deck from the master - facing the Sunset room.

From the deck. There are many beautiful mimosa trees on the property. I love the color and the fragile appearance of the leaves. Yes, I'm well aware that they make a mess in the fall. It's okay, I can take it!

Moving out to the end of that portion of the deck, we take a right and begin to see the damaged areas of decking. The right side photo is taken from the other end, looking back.

 Stepping out further, you can see the this side of the deck opens into a circular shape.

 A look back at the house. The caution tape is not because the deck is unsafe (although, it is sketchy). It's because the bank is trying to show potential home buyers where the property ends (although that information is sketchy, as well!).

This picture was taken just off the deck, looking down the hillside (I was standing on a large boulder).

 Looking back toward the north side of the sunset room.

Turn left to look at the hillside next to the house. Under the overgrown bushes are steps cut into the side of the hill. I've only followed them a short way, but I believe they lead to the top of the ridge where you can look down on the train. I know, I haven't mentioned that the train tracks go right past the house. You may laugh, but for us, that's only a selling point.
We love trains!

More tomorrow, when I'll take you into the portion of the house that will most likely be torn down!

Day 16