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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 06 2013 : 12:31:02 PM
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This WAS my place in St. Ignatius, Montana. We tried selling, we tried a short sale, and 2 and a half years later we turned it over to the bank. :( I'm sure it will come up on a foreclosure sale at some point. So sad to let it go but there was no way to keep it. Now on to trying to re-build our credit. I will miss this little place that was a home for 4 years and where my babies were born, learned to walk, and talk.
50x150 lot with the back portion fenced. 2 bedroom 1 bath built in 1912.
We redid the breakfast nook in maple hardwood just before we moved. The rest of the softwood floors will need refinished sometime soon. Water heater was new in 2012, paint was new in 2008 for most of the house and the nook was painted in 2012 as were the kitchen cabinets. Laundry room has marble tile for the floor and bedrooms have carpet. Propane heat. Comes with a range and refridgerator. There is a root cellar, established gardens, 1 car garage and the empty lot next door has 5 plum trees and 2 apple trees that we always shared with the neighbor across the empty lot.
Edibles on the property include: Elderberry, Red Lake Currant, an orange currant (no idea the variety but it came from my mom), hops (if they actually took hold), and two raspberry plants.
Decorative plants include: roses, lilacs, hollyhocks, clematis, russian sage, mixed wild flowers, comfry, lemon thyme (also edible), poppies, columbine, peonies, and mint (also edible).
The lilacs in front of the porch. Oh I love that smell.
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The flowers have since been painted over on the cabinets but the yellow is still there. I miss my little yellow kitchen. :)
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This is the new flower bed of perenials I put in. There are hollyhocks, clematis, roses, poppies, and probably several self seeded annuals in here. I had nastursium (why can't I remember how to spell that today?), cosmos, and sunflowers in here as well.
I have a few more photos if anyone would like as well. I miss my little place dearly in many ways but it is time for our family to move on. Oh, and there is a full stand up in attic.
~"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
Oscar Wilde~
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2013 : 1:22:57 PM
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How cute! Cozy looking, too!! What's the square footage? Just wondering.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2013 : 1:25:23 PM
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1040 sq feet. Attic could be finished to add about 600-700 sq feet but we never got to that. We would have had we stayed in the area.
~"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
Oscar Wilde~
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pinokeeo
True Blue Farmgirl
559 Posts
Phyllis
Oregon
USA
559 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2013 : 7:07:28 PM
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Nice looking piece of property. Too bad you have to sell it.
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2013 : 09:44:57 AM
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I wish I didn't need to sell it but we've moved and can't afford to keep two houses. So my lovely little small-town Montana house needs to go. I just hope she finds someone who appreciates the edibles and the small town life. I do miss knowing everyone at the post office and grocery store and I miss my mechanic, resteraunt, and little thrift store that are all within a block or two of the house.
~"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
Oscar Wilde~
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CurlysQuilts
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Sarah
Northeast Kingdom
VT
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2013 : 11:54:49 AM
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I'm totally showing this to my hubby. Although Montana is the wrong direction we wanted to move, but I'm showing him anyway. It's so cute, and I'm totally excited about all the edibles.
Curly's Quilts
My Etsy shop:
www.curlysquilts.etsy.com
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - Jan 10 2013 : 12:11:33 PM
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I just checked out your Etsy sight Sarah. What cute critters. I could see them selling well in the Missoula/St. Ignatius area. Missoula supports some good sized farmer's markets. Saturday alone has 3 big ones within a few blocks of each other that do well. There are also markets on Sunday, Wednesday evening, and on Thursdays and Fridays in some of the smaller towns in the area. I miss all of the markets there. I didn't realize how used to it I had gotten and how I took them all for granted. *sigh* Guess I'll just have to find a way to spruce up the market around my new town. :)
~"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
Oscar Wilde~
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2013 : 6:34:32 PM
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I've been to Missoula when we took our Western state trip a few years ago. We fell in love with the area! The house is charming, the right size for a starter home or a retirement place. I'm sure you are really torn about having to sell. Good luck with the sale.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13640 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13640 Posts |
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 08:33:49 AM
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In many ways I wish I could have moved my house with us. We had done things like upgraded the propane stove to much nicer looking and more efficient model that made winter time much nicer than it was our first year there. Oh well. I just hope that someone will fall in love with it as much as we did. I love the light in the winter from all the large windows on the South side of the house. Sunny days were the best in there.
~"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
Oscar Wilde~
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shanda
True Blue Farmgirl
522 Posts
Shanda
Broken Bow
OK
USA
522 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2013 : 09:38:35 AM
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Very Lovely! Someone is going to love living there!
Shanda
Farmgirl #4233 |
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2013 : 06:52:41 AM
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I would love to see this house go. It keeps tripping us up for getting another mortgage to buy a place in our new state. Argh! We haven't had it rented long enough for it to be considered an income property. How goofy is that? Oh well. I just hope someone finds it and falls in love.
~"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
Oscar Wilde~
Farmgirl Sister #3214
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2013 : 11:36:02 AM
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I love it..can you move it to Texas for me??? Do you have anymore pics because this looks like an ideal home for us. I would love to use it as a model for building in the future? Thanks. :)
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - Feb 15 2013 : 6:12:52 PM
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Sorry. Montana to Texas is one heck of a trip. Too bad you don't want to move to Montana. I'll see what I can dig up for photos. I may have to hit up my hubby's computer. I think that is where they are stored. :) Glad you like it. I loved the 4 years we lived there. If we hadn't needed to move we would be very happy there still.
~"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
Oscar Wilde~
Farmgirl Sister #3214
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2013 : 06:43:42 AM
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Sorry I haven't gotten pictures up. We are right in the middle of moving. I'm not really sure where anything is other than "in a box" somewhere. I'll get some up when I find them. I really will. ;)
~"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
Oscar Wilde~
Farmgirl Sister #3214
http://lazymomgardener.wordpress.com/ |
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2013 : 08:53:33 AM
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It's right up my alley, but darn if Montana is too far from everyone we hold dear. I love the lilacs and the edibles, and the size is just perfect for our little family of three. Montana is sure gorgeous, but our inlaws and my mom have enough trouble with my sil living 2 hours from here...can't imagine they'd be too thrilled with us, either!
Best of luck to you--someone will snap that up in a heartbeat.
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - Apr 30 2013 : 09:02:18 AM
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Too bad. But hey, if you know of anyone moving to Montana let them know. The Missoula area has great farmer's markets, CSAs, and being in St. Ignatius you can get away from the larger town of Missoula and still be close enough to enjoy the amenities of the big town. Air service, shopping, etc.
~"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
Oscar Wilde~
Farmgirl Sister #3214
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SheenaJean
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Sheena
MT
USA
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Posted - May 01 2013 : 12:48:24 PM
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Your house is super cute! I live in the Great Falls area. I will keep it in mind if anyone I know is looking to move west! My husband's job is based out of GF, boo, otherwise I would make him take a looky loo! Good luck!
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - May 09 2013 : 6:04:03 PM
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Very pretty. Montana is not in my future, but your house sure is cute!
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2013 : 09:16:51 AM
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Gosh!! I think I have sat here for 20 minutes just gazing at these pics. Is it alright if I keep copies of them, for future reference? Lovely, lovely, lovely.
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KatTylee
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Katrina
Mitchell
Nebraska
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2013 : 09:25:42 AM
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Sure. Glad you like it and thanks for asking about the pictures! If only someone would come along and buy her... I miss her but there is no way to keep it. *sigh* I really don't miss living in town though. :) I grew up in the country and have finally made it back to the country. Now this cute little house with the beginnings of my urban-ish farm (I still wouldn't call a town of around 800 really urban) needs to go to someone else.
~"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
Oscar Wilde~
Farmgirl Sister #3214
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - May 10 2013 : 12:37:21 PM
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Katrina, I am going to post this on FB. I have a lot of friends all over the world. They might be interested. Thank you for letting me use your photos. I will give you credit. :)
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