Another OHW Transplant and a New-Old House (1851)

Post by **Blue Farmhouse** » Fri Jan 10, 2014 8:52 pm

Still pink as ever! Boy, I can't wait until I can do something about that exterior paint color...

(Excuse the previous owner's pickup truck in the picture; they're still working on removing some belongings from the house.)

Post by **Gothichome** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 12:00 am

Farmhouse, glad you were able to work through the problems and will be the new owners. Look forward to hearing about your adventures in the dark unknown or more correctly the basement. Treasures may just abound under those cobwebs.

Post by **Blue Farmhouse** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 5:08 am

There have been some stressful moments between June and now, but through it all, the house waited. I neglected to mention in my original post that I had been quietly watching this house sit for sale for about a year before we even looked at it; the list price at that time, however, was high. The price was reduced multiple times, and by the time we were looking to buy, it was right on point. I was sure we would lose the house as we waited for the couple buying our old house to get their deal straight, but we didn't. I was so relieved to get copies of all of the signed paperwork today. If anything has ever been 'meant to be,' I feel like it's this. I felt at home the moment I walked into it, and I'm just amazed everything worked out the way it has.

The cobwebs are worth braving, in this case.

Don, it's in Madison, Indiana: http://visitmadison.org/ ...Check it out. The entire downtown portion, which is where the house is located, is like a time warp back to the 19th Century. My kind of place, for sure.

Post by **Don M** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 8:53 pm

Glad to hear that you are finally getting your new old house---pictures please!

Post by **Powermuffin** » Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:47 pm

Wonderful new place and the down town is fabulous!
Diane

Post by **Blue Farmhouse** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:14 am

Thanks, Diane! That downtown is what made me fall in love with the area. The first time I was there, I knew I had to eventually own a home there.

I get the keys to it tomorrow! I'll have a bunch of pictures to share by the end of this weekend.

Post by **Blue Farmhouse** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:25 am

Finally, I have the house keys!

The Realtor still hasn't removed the lockbox and sign, but that's okay!

Post by **Blue Farmhouse** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:28 am

Post by **historicalwork** » Sat Jan 18, 2014 10:43 pm

What a nice looking house! I love the staircase!

Post by **Gothichome** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 12:19 am

Congradulations, looks like all you need to do is move the furniture and enjoy.

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