We will be staying with my Sister, and her family at their farm in Armstrong for the next little while, it will feature views of snow covered fields, and crunchy cold temperatures. I can’t wait to get out there and take some snow covered barn photos, that’s definitely a scene that has been lacking around here.
The drive is around 5 hours, from our place to Armstrong, so to find the time to house hunt, and someone to look after the Boo, along with our differing schedules made it hard.
We will be up against snow covered yards, roofs, and icy roads. While pretty, and white, a blanket of snow can hide some pretty big atrocities. So the yards, and condition of the roofs will be a matter of guess work while we are searching. I will be looking for a detail oriented house inspector, one who is willing to poke into dark corners, and peer up into attics. Why not wait until the spring? Up there it doesn’t come until March or April, and I would love to be in our own place as soon as we can. Besides, we don’t want to outstay our welcome, warm hearts and all.
One thing we found out during our previous forays into the house hunting market, was that almost every house has a hot tub. It’s a dry cold, but chilly enough with temperatures dipping down to –25 Celsius, [that’s cold!] or more some days. So I guess a hot tub is all the rage, when your tootsies are frozen.
And up there, well, let’s just say things are a little different, as far as the building code goes. Added on rooms, uneven floors, crooked lines, it all depends on how old the house it, but there are some very interesting layouts available. While not all the houses are like this, I am still shuddering over the pepto-bismal pink bathroom, with the floating toilet, and bathtub that had been built into the closet. It almost required a step ladder to get into. Interesting…..
Then there was the house with the hand built, 10 foot long tub. It was the length of the entire wall, and completely tiled from top to bottom. Perfect for doing laps in. It also had a toilet that was built up onto a little stand…and a Volkswagen bug was used as the septic tank. Thanks, I’ll pass, I am sure we will find the perfect little abode.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
You do get to see some shockers when house hunting! Good luck with the search. I hope you find your dream home, and I look forward to reading about it.
ReplyDeleteThere are some interesting houses out there! Best of luck with your search.
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Claudia
wow, you should write a book! I'm so happy foryou starting this new stage of your life, good luck fining you new home, its waiting for you, now go find it!
ReplyDeleteWe finally built to find the right place and jacuzzi tub in the bathroom was a must although it doesn't get quite that cold...brrr...good luck!!
ReplyDeleteYou will surly be on a house hunting adventure! I can't wait to her more about it as it happens. I wish you great success!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you will have some challenges and adventures ahead of you...somehow I know you're up to it...Wishing you the very best of luck and success. (But wow - Gotta say, I'm still stuck on the VW septic tank. Really??? :o) Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your house hunting, I am sure there is something just about perfect out there.
ReplyDeleteHa, you have definitely come upon some surprising and interesting houses in your search!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, and I hope you find your perfect home!
Oh Jen, you have your work cut out for you. It sounds like you've seem some real zingers in the past. We have never moved from our house so I wouldn't know where to begin but I don't envy you your job. I hope you find the perfect house with a hot tub (because that's important in northern climes) and a beautiful yard near some nice barns. Blessings, Pamela
ReplyDeleteHow exciting. I hope you have a wonderful adventure starting a new life. I am sure that you keep us posted on your progress.
ReplyDeleteIt is an adventure! I am looking forward to hearing all about it! Not many days left..hope you are mostly packed! :)
ReplyDeleteHow exciting and how scary. I can't imaging looking at houses in the snow. Just a different world. Being an old farmhouse, our house has little rooms, odd corners and uneven floors. I wouldn't swap it for all the modern homes in the world!
ReplyDeleteWow, so you are finally moving. That's fabulous! My thoughts are with you as you look for a place to call your own.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I would be hiring a good inspector too! I am looking forward to your winter pictures! Especially the barns, I am very fond of barns!
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend renting for a while and letting the right place reveal itself to you. My Mom's house has many oddities about it, but no floating toilets or 10 ft. long tubs. Good luck however it turns out!
ReplyDeleteA good inspector is invaluable. I would highly recommend touring a new house with your inspector so you can ask questions as you both look things over - as well you can make sure the inspector checks out every nook and cranny. This will be tough though - you won't be able to see your potential garden under the snow!
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