House pictures (from listings)

I went fishing with Gus, Niko and Maya this morning while Kristen got some laundry done over at their house. The kids caught a few small fish each. Gus caught a largish branch and I almost landed a decent sized rainbow trout (the one that got away). Afterwards, we all got together at Four Corners for lunch. A pretty easy day overall.

It'd be a bit awkward taking pictures of the new house while the seller is still living there but here are the pictures that were posted on the various online real estate ads (the seller's furniture, obviously):

The front of the house. As is typical with many New England homes, the front door is largely for show and not expected to be used. The side door, not visible in this picture is extremely welcoming.

Here's that side door on a very nice, covered, farmers porch

The entry and open front door. The master bedroom is just beyond the open door. The winding staircase is the original 1850's configuration, quaint but useless for moving furniture in (fortunately, there's another staircase). The picture is being taken from the door to the living room. 

The living room. We'll probably be adding a pellet stove insert.

That fireplace again.

Another view of the living room (looking toward the front of the house).

The kitchen: cherry cabinets, dark grey silestone counters, stainless appliances.

The eating area. We're hoping that, without the leaves, our dining room table will fit here (there is no dining room). There's room for the china cabinet and room to expand the table out when needed.

More kitchen.

More kitchen.

The downstairs master bedroom. This is the only carpeted room in the house.

Master.

One of the two upstairs bedrooms. First look at the gorgeous, wide chestnut floorboards that were salvaged from the original house.

The other upstairs bedroom. Door at the left is to the hallway to the other bedroom (stairway comes up to that hallway). Door on the right is to the Jack and Jill bath that also connects the two bedrooms.

Same bedroom.

Hallway between the upstairs bedrooms. Far steps are to the walk-up attic.

Master bath?

Master bath?

Jack and Jill bath.

Jack and Jill bath.

Downstairs half bath? Washer/dryer behind doors?

Close look at those beautiful chestnut floors.

They saved one of the original doors (with original hardware) for the door to the walk-up attic. In the attic, they've kept some of the original chestnut timbers.

Part of the yard. There's enough lawn that I'll need to get a riding mower. Most of the property is wooded.

More of the yard. That wishing well is hiding the well head. The house is on well water and has a septic system.

Wishing well again. I'll probably look at other alternatives to hide that well head.

Another look at that farmers porch / entry.

Farmers porch again.

Looking at the back of the house. Note the Bulkhead doors to the full basement and the 2 air conditioner units. There's a third, smaller unit near the master bedroom. The heating in this house is oil heated hot water which somehow heats and humidifies the forced air system (which is also used by the air conditioning. In the place where you currently see the steps down from the kitchen door, we will probably add a reasonably large deck.

I haven't mentioned the large framed, wired but, otherwise, unfinished space upstairs. The only finished space upstairs is on the far side of the chimney (above). Over time, we expect to convert the unfinished space into a family room.

Another view of the front door.

Here's the description of the house that appeared in most of the online ads:

3 beds 2.5 baths 1,776 sqft
Simply beautiful, young, turn-key move-in ready 3BR/2.5Bth Colonial with central air - 2 units - set in the heart of Oakham! Gracious Living Room with double-arched brick fireplace is the focal point of this room! Spacious Eat-in-Kitchen with cherry cabinets and center island offers casual seating and access to side Farmer's Porch overlooking the landscaped grounds. Convenient first floor Master Suite offers double closets and full-bath. Restored, original chestnut flooring found in the home, leads to the upper level with 2 large bedrooms, full bath. Walk up attic showcases the original door w/hardware and chestnut timbers, offers additional storage. Bonus framed area on 2nd level offers potential for future expansion accessible by 2nd staircase and hard-wired for generator back up, Attached 2-car garage and lush established plantings complete the home. We lcome Home!

-JC-