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A Farm of My Own:  Pics of the Farmhouse I am dreaming of . . .  |
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 19 2007 : 6:58:50 PM
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As many of you may remember, I have been gushing over an old farmhouse in Spangle, which is about 18 minutes south of Downtown Spokane, Wa. It was originally a craftsman style, which is still obvious on the inside, but they added a sun porch and fretwork that makes it not as "true craftsman" looking on the outside. It has a really bright metal roof, but to me that is kind of charming. The color is a little odd. If it was just a yellowish-tan, I'd love it, but it has kind of a peach cast mixed in too, which kind of clashes with the red. But we could always eventually repaint. There are two ugly bedrooms you will see in the link I provided. They only have a wall separating them. We would knock that out and make it one room for a master bedroom. The upstairs has three tiny bedrooms, but they would work for our three boys. We would eventually add on to the back kind of a combined dining and family room, as the eating area isn't as large as I would like, since I love having big dinners at our house. The house is on 10 acres of beautiful rolling wheatfields and has incredible fruit trees.
So take a peek and tell me if, steep stairs and all I am crazy?
Here is the link:
http://tomlinsonblack.com/detail.asp?ListingId=284627&Mode=6
Hugs and blessings
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
Edited by - Past Blessings on Oct 20 2007 06:17:53 AM |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2007 : 7:17:57 PM
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Thanks Jenny! I really think it is a cutie! Now if we can just get our house sold!
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Oct 19 2007 : 8:03:32 PM
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I love the house, Brenda! How does your husband feel about it?
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2007 : 01:49:13 AM
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Ahhhh, Brenda, that is charming....I can see why you really like it....
CS
listening to the quiet moments |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9350 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9350 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2007 : 02:50:21 AM
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Hope it works out for you, Brenda.
That's an adorable place......and ten acres too!
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
www.torismimi.blogspot.com |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4184 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4184 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2007 : 04:13:09 AM
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What a nice place Brenda. My house will also have a red roof, once it gets put on. So I love the red!!! It is so nice on the inside too.
Good luck Michele |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2007 : 05:13:00 AM
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Brenda- It is adorable!! I hope you get "your" house. :)
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are.
www.madrekarin.blogspot.com |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2007 : 12:18:00 PM
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Darling Farm House! Keeping my fingers crossed for ya Brenda!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971
"Sisters on the Fly"
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~Tracey~
True Blue Farmgirl
351 Posts
Tracey
TN
USA
351 Posts |
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kitchensqueen
True Blue Farmgirl
521 Posts
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2007 : 11:04:24 AM
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Hi Amanda,
I definitely agree about the decorating . . . but for those of you that know me well that is my passion. I would definitely strip down any woodwork that is painted down to the original deep red oak and the two mainfloor bedrooms (the red one and the paneled one) will turn to one room. The bathroom would get a major overhaul too . . . the vanity will be either an old dresser or old buffet . . . depending upon what I find and will get redone with farmgirl charm. The sun porch could be so much cuter than it is and if we live here, it will be. Since the market is slower than molasses and we still have a house to sell, I am trying not to get too attached to it though.
Hugs & blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2007 : 4:42:00 PM
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Brenda, great photos! Keeping fingers crossed for you! Judy
We come from the earth, we go back to the earth, and in between, we garden! |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2007 : 8:23:40 PM
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Brenda,
I love it! love the wood trim around the windows & the wood floors. A little too much floral wall paper in the kitchen, but I'm betting you are pretty clever & crafty & could turn that into a cute crounty primative kitchen nook in no time!.
Hopefully it is ment to be & if so, then it will be....???did I make any sence w/that statement? lol!
hugz to ya.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2007 : 10:23:45 PM
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Thanks girls,
Yes, I agree the floral wall paper will have to go. My tastes are a bit simpler than that these days, though I am still stuck with a floral upholstery on my antique sofa and chair I re-upholstered during my flowery days. I still love flowers, but for the most part, outside or in a bouquet on the table. I have vowed from here on out anything upholstered I get will always be simple so I don't tire of it so quickly.
Hugs & blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 05:37:01 AM
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Brenda - I vote with the other farmgirls. That is an absolutely darlin' place! I can already see it completed, with you sitting on that porch enjoying your new farm. I'm doing some heavy praying that you are able to sell your house and move to this farm. I love it!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 06:48:41 AM
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Nice! Good luck selling your house, Brenda.
I notice the real estate ad doesn't feature a picture of the stairs... |
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Lavendar fields dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
1032 Posts
little monkeys mommy
washington
USA
1032 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 08:45:30 AM
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cool house but OUCH that price seems high
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Edited by - Lavendar fields dreamer on Oct 23 2007 1:10:52 PM |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 10:07:15 AM
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Wonderful house! It looks so solid and secure and homey and cozy. You have a winner picked out there!
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 5:23:38 PM
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That house has real charm! I hope everything works out for you. If it does I am dying to see pictures as you redo it! It will be perfect for you.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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farmgirlwannabe
True Blue Farmgirl
114 Posts
audrina
Antelope
Ca
USA
114 Posts |
Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 7:06:06 PM
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Oh Brenda, I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed and send all my best wishes your way-that place is too cute! Let's just hope that the housing sales are just a bit slower for that house, than on the one you're trying to sell. I'll try not to be too jealous of your great find (by the time I get ready to sell my house, I'm guessing the market won't be as slow as molasses, it will be dead as a doorknob!) if you promise to invite me for lemonaide next summer on that great sun porch-
Audrina |
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Linda Houston
True Blue Farmgirl
538 Posts
Linda
Lake Charles
Louisiana
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - Oct 24 2007 : 3:42:06 PM
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Brenda, I love the house. Not only is it a "keeper" it is located centrally to so many things. Please let us know. I hope you get it. Love the color
Linda H |
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