Friday, June 12, 2015

So, This is Happening...

Sooo... we have wanted a new house for awhile now.  We love our home and our neighbors, but we wanted a shop for me so our cars can stay warm in the winter (instead of my roadside finds and reclaimed wood), a place for our camper to be parked (not allowed in our subdivision), and a little more yard space.

We purchased a lovely, large lot in a nearby subdivision a few years ago.  And, it sat.  We couldn't decide on a house plan.  I knew there would be the inevitable arguments over what I wanted and what was in the budget.  There would be sidewalk, and fence, and sprinklers, and grass to put in.  We sold the lot, thankfully for almost double of what we paid for it.

That left us looking in a market that was increasing and picking up.  And then we found this:

An old 1932 schoolhouse that had been converted into a 3 bed/ 3 bath home.  One more birdie is fleeing my nest so fewer bedrooms are ideal.  The home was featured a few years back on HGTV's Rezoned show. 

It  comes with a fully furnished, vented workshop with a dust collection system.
It has an unfinished Carriage House that will make a lovely occasional shop or VRBO.
It has a greenhouse.
It has original wavy glass windows and wood floors with small holes in it where the desks were bolted to the floor--makes me giddy!
It has projects--I can't wait to add some farmhouse industrial style to the kitchen and we will be saying goodbye to the pink carpeting. (This will be my daughter's attic bedroom--she is so excited to decorate it!)
We scrambled (so not easy getting a junker's home ready to sell) and got our house listed and sold and after receiving two offers, we are under contract.  

And so a new adventure will begin in less than three weeks.  Yikes and yahoo!!  I can't wait to share with you the progress and projects as we work to make the schoolhouse our own.

31 comments:

  1. Congratulations! Exciting and busy times. That shop looks amazing and you are going to make it home in no time.

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  2. WOW!!! I'm so thrilled for you and feel your enthusiasm. I know it can be overwhelming, but am so excited for your new adventure. What a dream come true!! Not only living in an old schoolhouse, but that workshop and green house! I'm squealing with delight!!! Can't wait to see what it becomes after you put your amazing touch to it! HUGS!!

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  3. Oh my word, that is fast. Wow, can't wait to follow along.

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  4. Congratulations! I can't wait to see what you do with your new home.

    I grew up in a converted one-room school house. When my family bought it in 1966 there was no indoor plumbing, no ac & it was heated with an old coal burning stove. I remember using the outhouse for a few years before we had indoor plumbing installed - NOT fun. It looks like you will not be dealing with anything as drastic as that though!

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  5. Your new place looks amazing Becky! The shop is fabulous and the carriage house, wow! Very exciting.

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  6. Oh, how exciting!! And just think of all of the possibilities! Am so happy for you.

    Judy

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  7. Congratulations Becky!! Really?... a huge vented workshop???? An occasional store??? You are so lucky and I am so happy for you. I can't wait to see all the wonderful things you do with it! Best of everything!

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  8. YAY! That is amazing. What a GORGEOUS house and property. I bet you are giddy with the potential of projects :)

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  9. WOW! That property looks like a dream come true. Would love to find something like that in out area. Can't wait to see all your future projects!

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  10. This is the most awesome place ever and everything just fell into place for you. It was meant to be. Congrats!

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  11. Congratulations, Becky! That's wonderful and your new home is beautiful. That workshop is cool and soon you can grow lots and lots of veggies in that large greenhouse.

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  12. I ADORE your new place! Congrats! Can't wait to see your new junk!

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  13. So happy for you.What a wonderful find. Can't wait to se your projects.

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  14. That shop is amazing. Makes mine look like a closet in comparison. At least I have a shop though & for that I am very thankful. Love the carriage house too. That could make a fabulous secret getaway place. You could go there for some alone time to get your creative juices flowing. Only 9 months in my "new" house with many projects ahead so I know how excited you are to get going on yours. Congratulations & good luck in your new home. Your Washington fan, Deb.

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  15. Congratulations! Its the ideal property!!!

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  16. Becky, this property is ah-MAZ-ing! I love hearing how everything came together, it's a GREAT way to start my day with this in my inbox. :)))) Goose bumpy goodness.

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  17. Congrats! Cant wait to see the journey with you!

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  18. wow does look like the perfect place, it is way beyond the picket fence xx

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  19. Congratulations!!! It is wonderful and I love the outbuildings. What a fun project to yet make another beautiful home:) Good luck to you. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
    ~Debra xxx
    capersofthevintagevixensblogspot.com

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  20. Wow! That's amazing and gorgeous! Congratulations, what a blessing. Can't wait to see your personal touches.

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  21. So excited for you Becky, and envious of that amazing workshop and carriage house! Looking forward to seeing how you make it your own style!

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  22. Oh! Congrats!!! Thats eonderful news!!! And it has everything!!!! So jeaoulos!!!
    I'm rebuilding my house for the moment and I know how you feel!!!;-))))
    Enjoy your new home!!! Hope to see the progress.
    Besos

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  23. So happy for you...can't wait to see everything you do!

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  24. It's really nice, and so many possibilities. Wishing you all the happiness in your new journey with your home!

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  25. Wow Becky, what an awesome property! You are going to have a blast putting your touch on everything. Can't wait to see how it all unfolds!

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  26. What a small world!! I stumbled upon your blog looking for ideas for a simple step stool for the kids. Then I saw this post. We love this house!!! We saw it was for sale awhile back & were wishing we could buy it....though we'd love any house on that road since it's near our favorite fishing spot :) this one seems extra special! Congratulations, I hope your family really enjoys living there!!!

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  27. Congrats! After being in our old home for 23 years, we bought a house, torn it down, and built something we love. Yes moving was a royal pain, but so worth it!

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  28. happy tears flowing for you my friend! but a little green with envy! OH my gosh. What a great place Becky! LOVE the carriage house and THAT shop! wow! You'll be so busy churning out projects, and home stuff. I can't wait to follow along.

    so happy for you and your family. Wishing you all the best my friend!
    gail

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    1. Thank you so much Gail!! We are very excited and humbled to have this opportunity!

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  29. I just found your blog and have been catching up on your schoolhouse plans. I can't imagine anything more exciting than an old schoolhouse to bring back to life-- it's a design dream come true! Looking forward to seeing what you do with your space as you move forward with renovations.

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