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<\/a>Steps to basement<\/p><\/div>\n
This would not be bad except Pam, even after just a single trip up and down the relatively steep stairs, could feel the pull in her hips (bursitis). In essence, the upper area (around 1,250 square feet) would be the main living area and it was a bit small and had an awkward layout.<\/p>\n
The upper bedrooms were dark, kitchen and bathrooms needed attention, and the fireplace faced the entry door, an arrangement that makes the fireplace an after thought rather than a focal point of the room. While the place had a few nice features, such as a bathroom just off the breezeway and the\u00a0huge basement level\u00a0with lots of extra storage, the list price is not justified and the house would require more work than we are willing to put in at that price point.<\/p>\n
Here are a couple more photos of the house:<\/p>\n
<\/a>Basement bonus room. (Pool table comes with house.)<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Kitchen<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Pam checks back yard while our realtor stands at front entrance<\/p><\/div>\n
In spite of the flaws I kind of like the place, but the reality is the upper level is just not what we are looking for in a retirement home. On to the next place.<\/p>\n
We viewed another home on the same trip, this one closer to the city of Montrose on Jig Road. While it was neat and clean, it was also small (1,250 square feet) with a galley kitchen and little inside storage. A pole building, large lot, and nice finishes were part of the package. Price was more appropriate as well.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Jig Road home’s kitchen<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Large yard has underground sprinkler system<\/p><\/div>\n