HGTV Fans, Here's Something to Drool Over

Tink · 04-24-2007, 10:35 AM

Diana, that's something that I've always found frustrating. If a home doesn't fall into the mold of typical housing, they can't find comparables for them to evaluate them properly. Hubby and I built an earth bermed house and ran into that very problem. It didn't matter that it had 10" walls and was super insulated... that it had tile countertops in an area where most have the cheaper laminate, etc. Since they couldn't find a comparable house nearby, it was devaluated. Just being a rural property puts you at a disadvantage because thre are so few places near you to begin with! Nevermind that being a rural propery with 20 acres of woods made it a hot commodity when it came time to sell!

blowry · 04-24-2007, 03:22 PM

Holy dear mother of GOD!! what a house that is. Now I know why you have such a beautiful home...with a carpentry "artist" for a husband...I would have to agree with Janet though...I don't know if I could live in a home like that...I am a country girl...build me a log cabin and I am a happy camper...Although I do appreciate other styles.
Thanks for sharing Marilyn!

Amber_lv · 04-24-2007, 05:45 PM

OMG i am speechless that is my dream house

I love it i have goose bumps!!! Beautiful thanks for sharing.

PS can you send your hubby down to my house lol i need some remodeling done lol. i love the bathrooms to.

Marilyn · 04-24-2007, 06:04 PM

Ladies, I have to agree with you about this house being too big. It's way more than I want to keep up with. Whenever we tour homes like this, I always comment that I sure wouldn't want to clean all of that!!! And my girls remind me that the people who can afford those homes have someone else to clean them.

BTW, I had nothing to do with the design, or anything on this home. It was all my husband and the owners.

I do like the back porch though. I would like to have one as wide, but about half the size and with an outdoor kitchen, but not quite as large as this one.

I'm concerned how the finished wood on the porch ceiling is going to hold up here near the humid coast, but that is what the owner's wanted, and it is cedar so hopefully it will be okay.

The master closet is awesome, but would not want a window in my closet, fades the clothes.

04-24-2007, 10:35 AM	#1
Tink Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rural Wisconsin Posts: 3,707	Diana, that's something that I've always found frustrating. If a home doesn't fall into the mold of typical housing, they can't find comparables for them to evaluate them properly. Hubby and I built an earth bermed house and ran into that very problem. It didn't matter that it had 10" walls and was super insulated... that it had tile countertops in an area where most have the cheaper laminate, etc. Since they couldn't find a comparable house nearby, it was devaluated. Just being a rural property puts you at a disadvantage because thre are so few places near you to begin with! Nevermind that being a rural propery with 20 acres of woods made it a hot commodity when it came time to sell! __________________ 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.' England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair'

04-24-2007, 03:22 PM	#2
blowry Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 450	Holy dear mother of GOD!! what a house that is. Now I know why you have such a beautiful home...with a carpentry "artist" for a husband...I would have to agree with Janet though...I don't know if I could live in a home like that...I am a country girl...build me a log cabin and I am a happy camper...Although I do appreciate other styles. Thanks for sharing Marilyn! __________________ Brenda

04-24-2007, 05:45 PM	#3
Amber_lv Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 983	OMG i am speechless that is my dream house I love it i have goose bumps!!! Beautiful thanks for sharing. PS can you send your hubby down to my house lol i need some remodeling done lol. i love the bathrooms to. __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs for all your doggy clothing needs Peeka's Myspace Daisy's Myspace

04-24-2007, 06:04 PM	#4
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	Ladies, I have to agree with you about this house being too big. It's way more than I want to keep up with. Whenever we tour homes like this, I always comment that I sure wouldn't want to clean all of that!!! And my girls remind me that the people who can afford those homes have someone else to clean them. BTW, I had nothing to do with the design, or anything on this home. It was all my husband and the owners. I do like the back porch though. I would like to have one as wide, but about half the size and with an outdoor kitchen, but not quite as large as this one. I'm concerned how the finished wood on the porch ceiling is going to hold up here near the humid coast, but that is what the owner's wanted, and it is cedar so hopefully it will be okay. The master closet is awesome, but would not want a window in my closet, fades the clothes. __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

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