[quote=bearishgurl][quote=briansd1]That house is ugly.
All concrete back yard.
Hard to believe that the owner of an “upscale” house has dinning room chairs that look like they belong in a cheap Chinese restaurant.[/quote]
Lol.
[quote=briansd1]Sorry, BG. But that stone fireplace really needs to be ripped out.
I like the U shape and the veranda. The house has potential but needs a lot of work.[/quote]
It’s a matter of taste, brian. I take it you don’t like mediterraneans. And, since you live in a condo, you don’t have to worry about a humongous water bill. Did you know that the amount of a homeowner’s sewer bill is tied to to their water usage in the months of November thru April?? Together these two expenses are a slippery slope of insidious added costs. This property offers the OP his/her privacy while keeping monthly expenses down.
I guess I like it because it reminds me of Bonita :=]
I see a few improvements here that could update this property into the current century for a song.
wanttobuy, are you or anyone in your family handy??[/quote]
BG, I’m in complete agreement with you on this one. This house has a boatload of potential, and a lot of it would not be expensive to do yourself if you were reasonably handy (i.e., not a total klutz). I’d love to get my hands on this place. Did you catch that ocean view? For $189 per sf? Why, oh why, do I have to live in DC (the land of spray-on tans)?
Brian, I’m surprised at you! You’re an astute individual. And you’re commenting on CHAIRS? Handy tip: Bad taste is everywhere. Ocean views: not so much.
I wouldn’t get rid of the fireplace: it’s nicely done, and it fits the era of the house without dating it. I think you’d be surprised at the difference the right hardwood flooring and paint scheme would make. Brian, I’m betting that I could make you lust after this house. I totally agree with you about the excess concrete, but that’s fixable (time-consuming, expensive if contracted out, but definitely do-able!). Again, I think you’d be floored by the transformation.
Wanttobuy, two words: SUBMIT OFFER! (purchase only after an thorough inspection by a highly qualified individual, of course)
BG, if Wanttobuy doesn’t jump on it, let’s you and I go in on it!!
