We bought a new house!
As long as nothing crazy happens this place will be ours at the end of July!
This news has been quite a surprise to our family and friends because we've only lived in our current house for 2.5 years and just did all those renovations last year. We also haven't really told anyone we were looking but we've been on the look out for the past year and this house came up and it was just meant to be.
Our current house is only 1800sq ft and has 3 bedrooms. Once Matthew was born we quickly realized that we couldn't stay here as long as we had hoped. We always knew the place was small but having a second kid and losing our guest room really solidified that. We talked with a few contractors about getting an addition but the price to add a fourth bedroom was so much more than we would ever recoup if we sold it since we would only be adding about 200sqft. There were also so many things we never considered since we bought this place while I was pregnant but we're close to a busy major cut through road and our backyard and driveway are both hills, which are not ideal for kids. I also have to cross that road to get to our neighborhood pool, park, playground and while it's not bad in the middle of the day it's impossible in the mornings and evening rush house so I ended up driving everywhere when I could easily walk.
The new house is in very similar condition that our current house was in when we bought it. It was built in 1993 and has been meticulously maintained but doesn't have any updates. It's about 3500sq ft and has 4 bedrooms upstairs with a 5th bedroom and bath in the basement. It's a whole lot more house than we need but this is our forever house, we will not be leaving here for a long time, if ever, so we wanted to make sure we have enough space for the long haul of visitors and if we ever decide to have a third baby we won't lose a guest room.
I'm excited to move but feeling very sad about leaving our current house. I'm going to miss my kitchen so so so much but I know this is the right choice for our family. It was a deal we couldn't pass up. The best part is that we're staying in our community! So that will make the adjustment much easier. I've included a few sneak peek pictures below and I promise I will be back with more pictures and details next week.
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I love the new house :) I can't wait to see all the things you do to it :) the new house we moved into was 1996 and has all the GOLD so we are going through and changing things out and redoing everything ahhhh... Feels like a war zone all the time.. Good Luck
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! Congrats!!! It's gorgeous! And you'll love the extra room! You know I'm always looking out too lol. We're not cramped really (although extra room would be nice), but would love a one story house that's bigger than ours.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!! Congratulations!! Can't wait to see more pictures and your plans for the spaces! Has yours sold yet? If not, good luck!!
ReplyDeleteAhh congratulations!!! It looks like a gorgeous house! Looove that fireplace. Can't wait to see what you guys do to it!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!!!! It sounds like you guys are making a great decision for you down the road. It's amazing how quickly you run out of space, especially once you have kids (so I've heard), so it's good to have the room to expand. And so much more fun doing all of those home projects again! lol At least you have the experience under your belt this time around!
ReplyDeleteAw YAY!! Congratulations!! It looks beautiful and there is so much potential in that kitchen! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! That's an exciting move and the layout and flow really looks great. I love all those fireplaces!!
ReplyDeleteYou can't beat all that space! Love the traditional look as well! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteOMG! Congrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteUmm Congratulations on the new house!!! It looks amazing! I can't wait to see the home tour.
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Wow! Congratulations! I love the look of the exterior; so classic!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! And classic! So excited for y'all!!! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home - it's such a classic style and I love all of the natural light! Thank you for hosting the link up!
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Umm huge news!!!!! Congrats girl and that house has some major curb appeal!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Looks like an awesome home!! Have you sold yours yet?
ReplyDeletecongrats on the new house! it's beautiful and HUGE! you are going to love it! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteWow!!! What a great house!! Congrats!! Can't wait for more info!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the new house! That's so exciting! Right there with you on needing more space. Our goal after our second child is to find our long term house. We are always looking but hoping to put ours on the market next spring. Best of luck with the move and hoping everything works out for you :) ~Sierra Winks and Eyerolls
ReplyDeleteLove it! We've only been in our 1500 sqft, 3 bedroom home for 3 years and I know we will be on the search once Lucie arrives this fall....So happy for y'all!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Great house! We moved when our first was 4 months old and again when our third was 2. I left a brand new master bath for a 1960s one :( I feel your pain! It is worth it though.
ReplyDeleteTraci
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I am so jealous because that house is gorgeous and the exterior is what you dream of for a house as a young girl!!! LOL. But hey now, I make it work with 3 kids, 4 bedrooms and 1700 sf ;-) I won't lie, I "look" often as well.
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That is so exciting!! The house looks gorgeous! I love the sitting room with the fireplace and mantel! Now that we've had our fireplace, I think I will always have to be in a house with one. It will be so fun to make this new house your home! congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongrats gurlie, so exciting! The new house is GORGEOUS! :-D
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You will not know what to do with all that space!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Congratulations!! The outside is gorgeous and the inside looks like it's been very well taken care of :) Can't wait to see how cute the house will be once you're moved in and decorated :)
ReplyDeleteKelsey
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How exciting, congrats! It's beautiful and I know you will love having all of that extra space!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! Congrats! Gorgeous house!
ReplyDeleteGal, I'm so excited for you guys!! I can't believe it!! It's absolutely gorgeous and even though I know you will miss your beautiful kitchen so much, I know you will do wonderful things to this new house over time too!!!
ReplyDeleteWhoo-hoo! Congratulations! So exciting- it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! It is beautiful! I know you will miss your kitchen (I will miss it for you!) but you will make this one just as gorgeous, plus you have the knowledge of a remodel under your belt! That first room with the fireplace, AMAZING!!!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Congrats!! Can't wait to see how y'all update and fancy-up this one!! Yay for more space!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, what a beautiful home to call your forever home! Xo, Stephanie
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! That home is beautiful, and if it is going to be your forever home, you have lots of time to make it just perfect for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Nat! This is AMAZING!! Congrats! What a gorgeous house! :) When can I come visit?
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