We bought a house, everyone!
Despite rattling on about "starting our house search" for what seems like years, Adam and I made an appointment to visit a house in the nearby suburbs just before Christmas. We walked in and fell in love. Like, head-over-heels, stars-in-the-eyes in love. We put in an offer and had it accepted just before New Year's Eve and had our inspection yesterday. Oh, and we are closing at the end of the month. What a whirlwind!
The exterior shot above hardly does justice to this house. It is enormous and in really great condition for being almost 60 years old. I always thought I wanted a much older home, but this circa-1955 gem is everything I wanted in a home and more. Despite looking like a ranch, this one is much more traditional inside.
We're talking hardwood floors throughout; lots of windows that provide great light; two fireplaces; three and a half bathrooms; a Dutch door and...wait for it...a cedar closet! Oh, and it's in one of the best school districts in Pennsylvania...and only minutes from the city! Here's just a sampling of what made us fall in love:
(all images via Meet Me in Philadelphia)
We love so much about the house already, but we are itching to add our own stamp to it and make it really feel like ours once we move at the end of this month.
2013 has just begun but, boy, do I feel so blessed already. I can't wait to see how the rest of the year will shape up, and I can't wait to chronicle the renovation and decoration process here on Meet Me in Philadelphia!
Oh my goodness, this is absolutely stunning! I am so thrilled for you guys!!! What a whirlwind, indeed. Can't wait to follow along on this new home-owning adventure! Hopefully we'll be following in your footsteps in the near future...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! It is fabulous!! Can't wait to see how you bring it to life!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! 2013 is going to be fulled with good things and full of adventure. Can't wait to see "your" house and all you do.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! I can't wait to see all the projects you cook up...Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongats! What a classically, beautiful home. What a fabulous start to your year. I am really looking forward to watching this new journey. Wishing you all the best.
ReplyDeleteWow, so exciting! I has so much beautiful character for a 60 year old home. Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteWait. AMAZING! Doesn't look like a ranch at all. Looks like just the right balance of character without being old and crumbling. I thought I wanted an old house, too (my first two were 1930s and 1910), but ours was built in 2007. Go figure! So very excited for you guys. Can't wait to follow along as you make it your own.
ReplyDeleteAshley, Oh My Goodness!! Absolutey love it. When I saw the first picture with the stones & windows, I fell in love. It is adorable. Blessed is right. That is how I felt with our home. Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteWOAH- such amazing news!! CONGRATS!!!!
ReplyDeleteIT looks amazing already, so I cant WAIT to see how you make it even more amazing!
Congratulations, Ashley! It looks amazing! I wish you and your husband a very happy life in your new home!
ReplyDeleteAshley!!! What fun--congratulations! I love it and all the details, and I can't wait to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely charming!! I love these style homes, and I cannot wait to see how you decorate it! congratulations!
ReplyDelete:) Karolyn
OMG. It is gorgeous. Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is huge, congratulations!! I'm in love with the place already - I can't wait to see what you do with it :)
ReplyDeleteOh my!!! The bones of that house are just bananas! You are going to have some serious fun doing your thing in there. I can't wait to see! Congrats!
ReplyDeletelooks FAB! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Ashley!! It is absolutely beautiful and perfect in every way. I'm jealous about your older home - so much character. Can't wait to follow along in your journey as you put your stamp on it. Oh, and about our front door - it is our actual wood front door painted black. We don't have a storm door. But it needs to be replaced because the seals are broken. I would go with the same style again though because I like it a lot.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Ashley, I couldn't be happier for you. The house is completely charming and it totally looks like "your" house! Good luck with the move and I'm so excited to follow along on this next chapter in your life. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeletewww.chattafabulous.blogspot.com
What?! SO exciting, Ashley! Huge congratulations! The home looks absolutely perfect and charming. Can't wait to see how you make it totally yours.
ReplyDeleteI am grinning from ear-to-ear, Ashley. I positively CANNOT WAIT to see how you decorate this gorgeous, gorgeous house. Woo hoo!!! Big congrats to you. :)
ReplyDeleteCamille
P.S. I am already insanely jealous of your dutch door. Just so you know.
ReplyDeleteYay! Yay! This house is AMAZING! I love the style, and I am so excited for you! Its so fun to own a home and put a lot of work into it. I can't wait to see what you do with it. Looks like it is on one hell of a piece of land too. I can't stand it! More pictures!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Ashley! I can see why you could not pass up this beauty. What a charmer! I'm in love with all of the details and vintage character. Hope you enjoy many happy years in your wonderful new home!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for you! What a gorgeous home. I'm sure it's chock full of charm too. Yay! Can't wait to see it transformed:)
ReplyDeleteSorry this is late in coming, but congrats!!! The home looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see your changes!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! What County? I'm in Bucks. We were in Langhorne Manor and had to sell to downsize since I lost my job and became disabled. It was a home similar to yours much smaller though it seems in comparison, 3 Bd, 2 bth, 1 FP, but a 1/4acre of land. Etc.... I wish you much luck and many many memories!! I'm sure your already planning the decor and rennies for each room! One thing at a time and I'm sure you'll leave your mark and be very happy there years to come!! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteOh & so wait, are we still gonna "meet you in Philadelphia"??? Lol! I'm sure because any burb is still only @ 20miles shy of our grand city!! Lol!
ReplyDeleteYAY!! When its the one it happens quick ;) I hope you are close to me. Let's catch up soon, please.
ReplyDeleteThe house you picked is absolutely beautiful! I totally love its stone walls. This is something I’ve been looking for in a home. Glad you’ve found it before me. We’re also in the middle of house hunting, and I’m really looking for a home like this one. I’m jealous of you. I wish we could find one, too, soon.
ReplyDeletesuch a dream house for sure!
ReplyDeleteI love your house. The exterior gives me a very inviting feeling. I wonder what the inside looks like. I bet it’s beautiful especially now that you may already have some stuff in there. It’s huge and indeed a fantastic house, huh? You must’ve been really searching for a beautiful house back then, and you found this one. Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteBuying a house is the perfect way to start a new life. By the end of this year, you can proudly tell yourself that you made a great decision, and I assure you that. I hope you’ve finally settled into this house. Congrats! May you have a prosperous year! +Carmen Monrovia
ReplyDeleteYour house looks gorgeous. If I purchased a house that is as grand as this, I would be glad to live there for the rest of my life. It might depend on the circumstances or chances I may have to encounter in the future though. :) Anyhow, I’m happy for you. You surely now enjoying your new home. I hope your family is having fun in it too!
ReplyDelete