House Design

Josh and I spent the first couple of years of married life debating property for a future home. I wanted a lot in town. Josh wanted acres in the country.

Mandi, one of my dear friends, is a real estate agent and owner of Smart Real Estate. She is my sounding board. However, I am pretty sure she grew tired of my flip flop nature when it comes to real estate. One day I would want to purchase a pre-existing home and the next hold out for the perfect lot. Or give in and purchase acres.

Last May while searching HAR I saw a lot for sale in town. I was so excited. I of course called Mandi and she reminded me how scarce lots are in Liberty and if I wanted it I needed to make an offer and fast. I went the very next day to walk the lot and talk to the owner. I made an offer above asking and thought it would be mine. Wrong! I thought buying land would be like buying a dress. The dress has a price. You check out for the price on the label and it is yours. Wrong! Long story short...we purchased the lot.

I have searched and searched for house plans. I have yet to fall in love with a plan. Next Thursday I have an appointment to meet with someone to draw a custom plan. The first phone call went something like this...
How big...2500 sq. feet
How many rooms...At least three
Brick....yes. I would like stucco.
How big for the living room....I do not know
How big for the master bedroom...I do not know
How big for the master bath...I do not know...But I do know that I want a large walk in closet!

Below are images I googled "cottage." Most images are from European Cottage Rentals. I was so happy to have the below images and I rush to show Josh and his reply..."can't we have a normal looking house?"

Love this house. Of course I would have a window above the door.

Love this house!

This is a Jack Arnold House

Josh and I acutally had reservations to stay at the home below. In PA.