Finally – finally! – we have bought a house!
It took two months, dozens of open home visits, three failed contracts, and endless emails and phone calls, but our fourth offer just went unconditional.
It’s the only house we saw that was more appealing in person than in the real estate photos, which may be why it was on the market for long enough for us to actually buy it! But here’s an idea of what it looks like (with the previous owner’s furnishings):
It is 60s era weatherboard and tile in a classic New Zealand style. This kind of house might not be modern, but I really like it. It has four bedrooms and a study, so there is lots of space – I will have a dedicated Nut and Bee room! The street is nice and quiet, with parks and handy shops near by, and the local schools are well regarded. We’re planning to stay there for quite some time.
Of course, we’ve already been making decoration and renovation plans. The interiors are very plain, which is nice, as we can concentrate on adding our own character rather than covering up eyesores. All the walls are white, except for one spot of 70s wooden panelling, and most of the house has polished wood floors. The bathroom has been recently renovated, and the only area that really needs some work is the kitchen. I think that should be manageable!
The section is well sized, about 1/5th of an acre, and it currently has an entertaining area with a deck, some mature trees, grassy bits for playing on, and a couple of garden beds. Like the rest of the house it’s well maintained and tidy as it is, and has the potential to be really nice with a little more landscaping work. Working on the grounds will probably be the last priority, but I can start making plans now :)
I’m definitely excited, but the primary emotion right now is relief. The buying process has been difficult, and it’s taken up so much of my time and energy lately. We still have to move, which will be another lot of work and stress and upheaval – and might involve temporary accommodation for a month or so, ugh – but at least now we know how it will all work out in the end.
And OH MY GOODNESS WE CAN GET SOME CATS!
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Hooraaaay for you! What a nice feeling!
Posted by Sarah on May 22nd, 2009.
Yay! It’s a very cute place – I hope you guys will be very happy there :)
Posted by Lhizz on May 22nd, 2009.
Congratulations! Moving into a new home must be super exciting!
And yay for cats!
Posted by Trace Matthews on May 22nd, 2009.
Congrats! We are looking at the moment too and it is hard work! Enjoy!
Posted by Diane on May 22nd, 2009.
Good for you! How exciting :D
Posted by ArtSnark on May 22nd, 2009.
yay, and yay cats!
Posted by Hillary on May 22nd, 2009.
*happysigh* I love it, too :-)
Posted by Simone from Germany on May 22nd, 2009.
What a lovely house, good job waiting it out! Have fun making it your own 8-)
Posted by Donna on May 22nd, 2009.
YAY! Congratulations!!! Epp, you + cats = dangerously cute!
Posted by D on May 22nd, 2009.
It is absolutely gorgeous! It looks perfect for you – it even seems to have Nut and Bee colouring from the pictures.
I’m sure you’ll have so much fun setting it up. :)
Posted by tinuviel on May 22nd, 2009.
Yay. Congrats! What a big year you are having.
Yay about the kitties too. Can’t wait to see pics of your new fur babies. I’m about to move too and it means I can get another bunny rabbit!
Posted by Andrea on May 23rd, 2009.
Congratulations on your new home! Yay!! It looks adorable! Please take lots of pictures so we can see what New Zealand style is.
Will you get kittens or big cats? When do you move in?
Wishing you the best of luck and that everything goes smoothly and wonderfully!
Posted by Lunamarysol on May 23rd, 2009.
YAY! That’s fantastic news! xxx
Posted by Amy on May 23rd, 2009.
Congratulations! It looks like a lovely home!
Posted by Trisha on May 23rd, 2009.
Thank you so much, everyone! I’m getting excited now :)
@Lunamarysol We don’t get to move in until mid-July, which seems like a really long time away! And I’d like to get kittens – my family had several cats while I was growing up, but we always adopted grown up ones, so I’m looking forward to the kitten experience.
Posted by Annette / Nut and Bee on May 23rd, 2009.
Wonderful, congratulations!!
Posted by Sharona on May 25th, 2009.
It looks rather sweet!
Congrats!!
Posted by desiree fawn on May 25th, 2009.
congratulations! hope the move goes well.
Posted by moira on May 27th, 2009.