House-Hunting News!!!

[eldritchhobbit]

We came, we saw, we fell in love. We had a verbal confirmation yesterday that our offer on a house was accepted by the owners, and we're awaiting the official acceptance in writing today. We're very excited.



The place is part of the Anchors Landing community in Granite Falls, on Hickory Lake in North Carolina. It's only about a dozen miles from the college and the downtown Hickory area.

The house amazed us. It's uncanny how much like our current home it is - and how, in the ways it is different, we absolutely love it. (As you may know, my husband designed the log cabin in which we currently live, and we were contemplating building our house again instead of buying.) This cabin was built the same year that we built ours, and includes many of the exact same fixtures (same fans, same doors, etc.) and features of our own. The top floor is an open loft, just like ours. The main floor includes the kitchen/dining, master bed/bath, the main great room (open two floors to the ceiling, like ours), and a guest room/full bath. The basement includes another guest room/full bath, a media room/wet bar, and a rec room. The decks look back on the woods. It's very tucked back and private, surrounded by trees (and a few Ents, I think), just as we like it. Above and beyond these things, we will have access to the lakes and miles of walking trails in the woods. We can't believe our good luck in finding this. It already feels like home.

And now for the pictures!

Inside:











Outside:












I'll be holding my breath until the signed contract prints merrily from the fax machine. I'm told it's on its way...



I have more pictures from our trip in this post.

We come, we come with roll of drum: ta-runda runda runda rom!
We come, we come with horn of drum: ta-runda runda runda rom!
"The Ents' Marching Song," J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Comments

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

What an amazing place! Having recently bought our own home, I know what it's like to wait for that final word, lol! Even when it's pretty much a done deal, there is that whisper of doubt and fear that says, what if they change their mind...

Will you be able to move in quickly afterwards, or do you have to wait for current occupents to move out?

[magicwondershow.livejournal.com]

i'm moving in with you!!!!!!!!!

*cough* ahem. i mean, it's gorgeous!

[your-lifeis-now.livejournal.com]

What a beautiful home! The way the light streams in the windows is just stunning. The trees are gorgeous as well!

[hapendfro.livejournal.com]

Yippee! you found one. That place is gorgeous, I do do home the contracts come soon. I can just see you in there, sitting on the deck with your laptop in hand writing your brilliant prose and editing. I think you will be very happy there.

[vaklam.livejournal.com]

Wow! That looks great. It reminds me of my mother-in-law's place which I really enjoy staying in.

[llembas.livejournal.com]

It looks very snuggly and cozy and hobbit like! And you have access to miles of trails! Virginia will have new places to explore when you take her on walks. :)

[vulpine137.livejournal.com]

WOW !!!!

I'm impressed (and mildly envious), congrats to you two :)

[sunnysky.livejournal.com]

oh, what a GORGEOUS house! i'm jealous.

[maidoforange.livejournal.com]

What a gorgeous cabin! It sounds like it is fate! I am so glad, ((((EH)))).

[karmaku.livejournal.com]

What a gorgeous house! :)

[sneezythesquid.livejournal.com]

That is a beautiful house. When do I get to come visit? ;)

And my room mate says "Le Sighhhhhhhh" - Meaning they likes it a lot.

[agentxpndble.livejournal.com]

Wow! Hot utterly gorgeous! And shrink it down by about 20 times and it's somewhat like Mom's cabin. ;-)

[elicia8.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! When do (WE, BEING EVERYONE IN YOUR UNIVERSE BECAUSE WE ARE ALL HOOPY FROODS) move in?

[mizz-history.livejournal.com]

Wow! That's gorgeous :o)

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

It looks amazing and in such a wonderful location too.

I shall keep my fingers crossed and keep sending good vibes your way until you have the signed contract (I still can remember that feeling well).

I hope all goes as you'd like it too.

[groovekittie.livejournal.com]

Holy shit that's gorgeous! And the location just makes it seem so hobbit-y and all that. I'm so happy for you!

[estellye.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness! If that doesn't scream "buy me, Amy" I don't know what would!

If I had such a place...

[true-gaudior.livejournal.com]

I would expect to see dwarves at my door, by twos, accompanied by a tall old man with a grey beard.

[vonjunzt.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! I mean, not quite a hobbit hole, but probably the closest one can get above ground.

[beledibabe.livejournal.com]

Oh, how fantastic that you found a house you love so quickly! Very best of luck with the purchase/move, etc.

[randomalia.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on finding just what you wanted! What a relief that must be. It's in a fantastic setting, too.

[theladyrose.livejournal.com]

What a beautiful and inspirational home! You and your husband have a great eye for beauty. After showing your f-list all of the photos, you might need to prepare yourselves for an influx of envious guests :D

[marm.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness, it's beeeeeeauoooooooootiful! I would love to live in such a natural-feeling place.

Congrats and.......

[dracschick.livejournal.com]

good luck to you!

*hugs*
Chris

[sunshinedew.livejournal.com]

Absolutely Breathtaking