[Baba]

We got a bargain here and you can read our journey and see all the pictures as we move along on our stone house project. Almost 2 acres with water and electric and phone available for only 8k!

http://babasfarmlife.blogspot.com/

Hope you enjoy the journey with us.

 

[gone-a-milkin]

Oh boy! Congratulations on your "new" house! You will sure have a LOT of things to keep you busy, for years to come. They dont call it 'sweat equity' for nothing!

It is BEAUTIFUL though. How old is it?

Welcome to the crazy world of old house renovations...its a grand learning experience.

 

[jbowyer01]

wow! I can see so much potential! I'm sure with lots of labor and love this will be beautiful. I cant believe you paid only 8,000. Congratulations!

 

[Baba]

Not really sure of the age of the house yet. We're doing the research now. But my guess is it was built between 1890 and 1925. There are many similar stone homes in the area probably built by the same builder. We hope to take it back to the original as much as possible with a few modern ammenities of course.

 

[Baba]

Basically we just bought the land. The seller and bank and we all agreed that the home was not livable and not saleable as a home. So we bought land and were lucky enough to have a stone house sitting on it. It dropped the price considerably and no insurance was required then on the loan. It will be insured once the work begins.

 

[Windy_jem]

That's a cute house! I can just imagine it when it's all finished with a grand old looking porch across the front! Congrats!

 

[chewie]

you are a very lucky family! i wouldn't mind being in your shoes right now! please post lots of pix as you work!

 

[Baba]

Lol Thanks all for the Congratz you've given. There will be lots of pictures coming!

 

[mezzogirl]

Man, you are definitely one of those people that see the silver lining...
I think it has lots of potential. Pretty land that it is on! Good luck. There is a website called www.houseblogs.net that includes places that needed elbow grease and are now wonderful homes. Maybe give you some inspiration and encouragement.

 

[Baba]

What is really great about this deal is that our payment are only 260.00 a month and will be paid off in 3 years. It still gives us plenty of money to start our project right away. Nice huh?

 

[booklover]

That's awesome! Where is it?

 

[Baba]

In South East Colorado, near the town of Wiley.

 

[Seagrape]

What a great find!! Congratulations. Please post pictures as the restoration progresses.

 

[DW]

I was just thinking...that could be in Colorado...guess I've lived here on the plains for a while!

 

[Guest]

OUTSTANDING..

I love that house..love the property..wow..Best of luck doing renovations!!

 

[Tiempo]

Wow! I see a LOT of work, but TONS of potential!!

You'll have a lot to be proud of when you are done, make sure you post LOTS of progress pictures!!!

 

[seedspreader]

In South East Colorado, near the town of Wiley.

Wow, reading comprehension... do you have any Bob???

Ok, let me restate this... what is the SOURCE of the water and are there any "water rights" issues you need to be aware of?

 

[Melissa]

Those steel buildings are quite a plus. The outside of the house is gorgeous, the inside incomprehensible! I was thinking there must have been a tornado come through the inside of that place. Best wishes fixing it all up, nice to know there are still some cheap country places if you are willing to put in the time.

 

[sassafras]

It's going to be beautiful when you're finished!

 

[Square Peg]

Really looking forward to following your progress.